Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Advanced
Kyudo intensive for advanced Kyudo practitioners.
We practice kyudo in the tradition of the Heki ryu Bishu Chikurin ha, following the lineage holders of the Shibata family.
In our practice, hitting the target is not the primary goal. Our practice tries to find the answer to the question of how you can hit the target with an open mind and heart, cutting ego. In this way, the target becomes a mirror of our physical, emotional and rational condition, making every single shot a personal and unique experience, and kyudo an everlasting path.
Starting this year the advanced students can arrive whenever they want, but in order to maintain group cohesion and help the beginners, it is strongly recommended that we stay until the end of the programme. If you would like to arrive later please leave a note in the comment field during registration.
Advanced practitioners are expected to bring their own equipment (yumi, ya’s and kake) and to have ample experience with sishido as well as hitote shooting. We will be practicing Shamen.
Link to Oko’s Website: www.kyudo.org
Practical Information
Arrival day (July 21, Tuesday): Intro talk at 8 pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.30 pm.
End of programme (July 31, Friday): Closing circle and Banquet in the evening.
Departure day (August 1rst, Saturday): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
This programme is taught in English and will be translated into French. Requests for interpretation in other languages must be made in advance and confirmed (please indicate your request for interpretation on the registration page).
Special Rate
For Zenko and Oko members, there is a reduction of 100 € on the regular programme price displayed below (reduction proportionally decreased for discounted options)
Programme price
| Regular | 550 € | |
|---|---|---|
| Patron | 658 € | Help support lower income participants |
| Early Bird | 468 € | Expires 23 June 2026 |
| Under 30 years of age | 275 € |
If you require financial assistance to attend this programme please contact [email protected].
Price information
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total standard price | 1,299.42 € |
| Programme price (Early Bird) | 468.00 € |
| Full board: 11 nights (74 € per night - Shared 2-person room) * | 814.00 € |
| Room tax: 11 nights | 2.42 € |
| Dechen Chöling association’s annual fee ** | 15.00 € |
* Includes Shared 2-person room and all meals. Other accommodation options available during registration.
** Legal yearly obligation (calendar year) for every participant or visitor.
