May 17, 2008

One goose, many geese

Kanjuro Shibata sensei on ele:vision, hosted by Waylon Lewis. Enjoy this extremely fun video, time just under 17 minutes. (sorry, embedding of this video disabled at youtube)

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I had great fortune of meeting Sensei last year at his home and dojo in Boulder, Colorado, when visiting with Buddhist teacher Patrick Sweeney. I also got instruction on breath, posture, and intention - there and then - while collecting arrows and sitting next to Sensei, watching Mr Sweeney and Mrs Carolyn Kanjuro practice. Shibata Sensei is a genuine gentleman, a gentle warrior, and I'm very grateful for that opportunity.

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In the early 1980's Shibata Kanjuro XX Sensei composed three vows to serve as the foundation for kyudo practice and to further a mutual vision of creating an enlightened society.

Hitotsu. Rei gi o tadashiku subeshi
We vow to uphold genuine good manners.

Hitotsu. Shin gi o omonzubeshi
We vow to be honourable.

Hitotsu. Chusetsu o toutobubeshi
We vow to be loyal.

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