Kyudo: The Way of the Bow

with Sam West, 'Somo' of Kozan Kyudojo

September 13 - 15, 2019

Date and Time Details: Arrival Friday late afternoon. Departure Sunday late afternoon.

Location: Dorje Denma Ling

Address: 2280 Balmoral Rd, Tatamagouche, NS, B0K 1V0

Contact: Peggy Eyre
programs@dorjedenmaling.com
902-657-9085 ext 15902-957-3443

  • Lodge: Single Occupancy Room – CAD $420.00
  • Lodge: Double Occupancy – CAD $320.00
  • Lodge: Couple's Room – CAD $420.00
  • Drala Cabin: Double Occupancy – CAD $310.00
  • Large White Tent: Double Occupancy – CAD $290.00
  • Wood Cabin: Double Occupancy – CAD $290.00
  • Wood Cabin Triple Occupancy – CAD $280.00
  • Live or Staying Locally – CAD $200.00
  • (Not Offered) Lodge: Triple Occupancy Dorm with Bunk Bed – CAD $290.00

   Through Kyudo one can learn to live beyond hope and fear… how to be.
            – Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

This retreat will be taught by Sam West, ‘Somo’ of Kozan Kyudojo.

Kyudo integrates technical skill with the development of a completely focused and disciplined mind. Influenced by Shintoism and Zen, it is a path of self-development and meditation that requires the archer to cultivate precision, a clear mind, and freedom from fear. Originally a samurai discipline, the purpose of Kyudo now is to purify one’s heart and mind, awaken natural human dignity, and to go beyond the obstacles of ambition, aggression or confusion.

The weekend presents the opportunity for both beginning and continuing students to learn and practise an ancient form of kyudo using traditional Japanese bows (yumi). Students 12 years and above are welcome.

Tuition: $200 plus accommodations.

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About the Leader

Sam West, 'Somo' of Kozan Kyudojo

Sam began kyudo in Boulder in 1980 with Sendai, Shibata Kanjuro Sensei XX, who had been invited  by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche to teach kyudo in Colorado. In 1984 Sam became responsible (Somo) for Toko Kyudojo in Manhattan.  He traveled to kyudo programs with Sendai during the 80’s and, in 1987, became responsible for Kozan Kyudojo […]

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