Halifax Meditation Kyudo Group, Kozan Kyudojo

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Halifax Meditation Kyudo Group, Kozan Kyudojo

Kozan are the Halifax practitioners of Kyudo in the Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha school of archery We meet biweekly on Sundays 6-8pm for practice.

Centuries ago in Japan, archery was regarded as the highest discipline of the Samurai warrior. Then, as the bow lost its significance as a weapon of war, and under the influence of Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism and Confucianism, Japanese archery evolved into Kyudo, the "Way of the Bow", a powerful and highly refined contemplative practice. Kyudo, as taught in this school, is not a competitive sport and marksmanship is regarded as relatively unimportant. According to Shibata Sendai, a master of the Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha school of Kyudo, the ultimate goal of Kyudo is to polish the mind - the same as in sitting meditation. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to come observe a class first. Get in touch to find out current schedule. To research more about the kind of Kyudo we practice, check out our website, which has LOTS of resources:
https://www.kyudohalifax.org/

08/18/2025

Sundays at the dojo in the main shrine room practicing ‘standing meditation’
Here, Sam is talking to Kyudoka Eve Rosenthal.

Shibata Sensei XXI will be teaching at Dorje Denma Ling next month. This is the 11th hour to hop on board and enter or re-enter the path of meditation kyudo. Reach out ASAP!

04/28/2025

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.

Beginners will spend several Sunday classes learning the complex formal movements, and will release an arrow at the end of 4-6 more classes on consecutive Sundays, 5-7pm at Halifax Shambhala Centre

More info at https://www.kyudohalifax.org/events

04/14/2024

Beginner Program Starts today, 6pm
at
Halifax Shambhala Centre

03/22/2024

Beginner Kyudo Program starting April 14th!!

Kozan Kyudojo is offering the opportunity to begin the life-long journey of Kyudo practice: our beginner 'First Shot' program at Halifax Shambhala Center will start April 14th and will continue through 3 more consecutive Sunday evenings (biweekly) 6-8pm: April 28th, May 12 & 26

Cost is $160 for the 4 classes, less after that. Generosity Policy applies. Please reach out ot Dorothée ar kozankyudo@gmail.com with any questions, or call Sam at 902.449.9378

The ‘Seven Coordinations’ are complex movements, and it will take all 4 classes to learn these, before a beginner student will release the arrow for the first time.
To get a taste of this journey, we strongly encourage you to come observe class on Sunday March 31 at 6pm.

02/04/2024

The Shambhala Centre is closed, and 3 hours of freezing rain is forecast for this afternoon.

After you are done shovelling, take a broomstick and/or dowel and work on your form at home a little 😉
If you are on the mailing list, there is some inspiration form Europe for you regarding Shichido in the email we just sent.

See you in 2 weeks.
Your Kyudo Family

10/16/2023

Kyudo is a livelong path of constant learning. That’s why having hands-on instruction is vital.

We hold classes every second Sunday 6-8pm at the Halifax Shambhala Centre on Tower Road.
If you are curious, drop by just before 6pm to observe.

Next Classes will be held
October 29
November 12
November 26
December 10
January 7

Reach out with questions!

09/17/2023

Our class will take place this evening 6-8pm at Halifax Shambhala Centre on Tower Road.

If you are curious about this ‘meditation in action’, you are welcome to stop by and observe class.

Classes are held every 2 weeks on Sunday evenings, 6-8pm

The Fall schedule is as follows:

Sunday, September 17th
Sunday, October 1st
Sunday, October 15th
Sunday, October 29th
Sunday, November 12th
Sunday, November 26th
Sunday, December 10th

05/12/2023

Next class this Sunday 6pm at Halifax Shambhala Centre.
If you are curious, you can come observe this class (or next one on May 28th), and to find out more about this ancient contemplative art and all its minute details.

05/03/2023

We've moved to new digs, and the time and day of our classes have changed, as well. Now every second SUNDAY 6pm at Halifax Shambhala Centre - drop by to observe a class, if you are curious.

03/04/2023

Hands-on instructions.
Beginners Class starts TODAY!

02/04/2023

We are finally going to offer another chance to begin the life-long journey of Kyudo practice: our beginner 'First Shot' program will start March 4th and will continue through 3 more consecutive Saturday afternoons (biweekly). Cost is $160 for the 4 classes, less after that.

It is mandatory to attend all 4 beginner classes to get to releasing the arrow for the first time.

To get a taste of this journey, we strongly encourage you come observe a class. Class schedule is Feb 4 & 18 - that'll go by quick!

Classes take place Saturday afternoons at Shambhala School Gym, 5450 Russell Street, in Halifax.

01/22/2023

It was good to practice together again today

Address

Halifax Shambhala Centre, 1084 Tower Road
Halifax, NS
B3H2Y5

Website

https://www.kyudohalifax.org/

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