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SAVE THE DATESaturday, October 25 is our Annual Chow Mein & Rib Dinner Fundraiser

Engage with like-minded individuals by participating in activities or workshops hosted by the Sangha (Community) Engagement.

The Temple Library is open every third Sunday of the month. Stop by after service for tea in the lower level and discover all the great reads!

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Upcoming Lecture Series…

will be on the chant Shoshinge (Hymn of True Entrusting Heart).  Shoshinge is the central chanting ritual in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, composed by the founder Shinran Shonin (1173-1263).  It expresses the essence of Shinran’s understanding of the Pure Land Path and the Nembutsu (Namo Amida
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AB Jodo Shinshu Golf Tournament

First annual Alberta (AB) joint Lethbridge/Calgary event at the Nanton Golf Course on Saturday, Sep 13.  Join the fun in the format of a Texas Scramble where the team will all tee off and the best shot is selected.  The players all hit from that
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Sunday Sundae for Sensei

Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday after service on Sunday, Sep 21 as we show our sincere appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco by holding a delightful Sundae Sunday. After service, we’ll have Sensei scooping ice cream and there’ll be fixings to share. Say thank
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Fundraising – mein making, pies and dinner!

Join Us For Mein Making! Fall is just around the corner and with Fall comes our annual mein making gathering! This is a time we look forward to every year where the community old and new come together and make a delicious fundraiser. If you have
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Kokedama

picture of moss ball Kokedama (苔玉), meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a centuries-old bonsai-inspired art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil and moss instead of a pot. Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement on Saturday, Sept 20 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to learn the tips and tricks
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Important Dates

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Seated Meditation is before the Sunday service at the Temple for 30 minutes from 9:00 to 9:30am.

Sunday Services start at 10:00am and are held in-person as well as online on the Temple's Facebook Group.

Sunday Family Service and Dharma Time is every 3rd Sunday and will be geared towards families with children.

Chanting Practice - Learn and build confidence chanting with Robert Sensei every 2nd and 4th Sunday of a month after service at 11:30 am in the Hondo (Main Hall).

COMING UP:

  1. Seated Meditation

    September 14 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
  2. Sunday Service

    September 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  3. Chanting Practice

    September 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  4. Chigiri-e Workshop

    September 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  5. Lecture 2

    September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  6. Kokedama

    September 20 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  7. Seated Meditation

    September 21 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
  8. Family & Ohigan Autumn Equinox Service

    September 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  9. Sunday Sundae for Sensei

    September 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  10. Lecture 3

    September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm