Saturday morning was clear and crisp; perfect for getting outside and enjoying an Austin-style Fall day. So I decided to head down to the Austin Shambhala Meditation Center to watch the Austin Kyudo Group practicing the traditional art of Japanese archery.

Led by Craig Thompson, the group meets regularly at the Shambhala Center (located on the southwest corner of S. 5th St and Milton St.), usually on Saturday mornings at 9:00am.

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center Sign Austin Shambhala Center Gate
Buddha Statue at Shambhala Center Tibetan Prayer Flags at the Austin Shambhala Center
Side Entrance at Shambhala Center Buddha Under Tree at Shambhala Center
Craig and Students Practice Kyudo

Craig Thompson, Kyudo Instructor

If you’re interested in either attending a kyudo class or just visiting the Austin Shambhala Meditation Center, here’s a map:


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Be sure to contact Craig before you attend, so he can be prepared for you. His e-mail address is TomCraig at aol dot com.

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