Kanjuro Shibata XX
Shibata Sensei with student

Kanjuro Shibata XX

Kanjuro Shibata XX is a 20th generation master of the meditative discipline of kyudo. Upon the invitation of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, he came to the West to transmit teachings on etiquette and dignity through the way of the bow. Together, they established the kyudo practice hall in Boulder, Colorado (www.zenkoiba.org). At 91, he continues to teach and has kyudo groups throughout North America and Europe.

Upcoming Programs by Kanjuro Shibata XX

Shibata Sensei with student

Kyudo Retreat

June 30–July 7, 2013

Shibata Sensei XX invites all of his students who have received First Shot instruction for this weeklong kyudo retreat. In his words: ”Busily running around in little circles, this is not kyudo. Come to a stop. Enter a big circle. Mushin, empty heart. This is kyudo. This is high quality practice. Trying to master hitting the target [...]