Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Sunday, July 28-Obon Service 3:00 pm

Friday, July 26, 2024
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Remember that there is NO Sunday morning service or morning meditation this weekend.

We have cemetery services:

  • Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm
  • Sunday, July 28 – Eden Brook 11:00am; Queens Park 1:00pm

We hope you can join us on Sunday, July 28, 2024 for the afternoon 3:00 pm service. This Sunday is the Obon Service which is conducted to honor our ancestors for all they have done to allow us to be here today.

The Temple is open to in-person attendance and continues with Live Streaming for Sunday services. 

The Sunday service will start at 3:00 pm (MST) and will be streaming using Facebook Live from the group, Calgary Buddhist Temple.  Here is the link Calgary Buddhist Temple Group on Facebook

Below is the link to find the relevant sections from our service book for those following the service online.

July 28-Obon Service

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Sunday Services In-Person and Online

Monday, March 11, 2024
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It is our pleasure to offer Sunday Services in-person and via live-streaming – both start at 10:00am (MST). We look forward to you joining us, and everyone is welcome! 

Online live-streaming is from our Facebook group Calgary Buddhist Temple, and the relevant sections from our service book can be found here approximately one day prior:

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Obon Schedule (join us!)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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The Calgary Obon Service will be held at the Temple on Sunday, July 28 at 3:00pm. Obon is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have passed before us. Cemetery and columbarium schedule is:

  • Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm
  • Sunday, July 28 – Eden Brook 11:00am; Queens Park 1:00pm

We hope that you’ll be joining us for the meal after the service on Sunday.  Please click HERE to reach the online sign up sheet.

Bon Odori (盆踊り), meaning simply “Bon dance”, is performed during Obon and everyone is invited to participate.  We’ll be dancing after the service and meal on Sunday.  Look forward to it!

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CANCELLED – Family Picnic – June 16

Monday, May 27, 2024
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June 16 @ 11:00am – Due to weather conditions, the Family Picnic scheduled for today has been cancelled.  Sorry for any inconvenience but please enjoy the day!

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Singles, couples, and families (all ages) are welcome to attend the Calgary Buddhist Temple’s Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ Edworthy Park, Picnic Site #2 (access is from the south parking lot).

The fun will start around 10:30am and go until approximately 2:45pm. Bring your own picnic lunch, get involved in some games of skill, and make sure you stay for the BINGO!  Fun for everyone!

It is often very very busy around Edworthy Park on that weekend so come early to get parking!

Edworthy-Site-2
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Temple Garage Sale

Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Temple garage sale is coming up on Saturday June 22 and we have 3 asks:

  1. We are asking for sale items for the event. If you have donations contact Mickey (mhkuta@outlook.com) to make drop-off arrangements. Please refer to the poster for more details.
  2. We are looking for volunteers. Please click on the link to sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADAB2FA1FBC52-49969765-cbtgarage/44528650#/
  3. Share the garage sale event information with your family and friends.

Thank you!

Fundraising Committee

Garage Sale Poster
Temple Garage Sale

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Gyoza Making – Fundraiser

Monday, April 29, 2024
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We are looking for volunteers for our first fundraising event of the year.

Date & Time: May 11, 2024, 8:30-12:30pm

Location: Calgary Buddhist Temple

Please keep in mind that this is a working event and not a cooking class.

  • ‘Ginsu’ knife skills and having the patience to fine-chop vegetables are helpful, and 
  • Having origami folding skills is an asset so that you can beautifully fold and pleat.

We guarantee good company and snacks!  Signup by clicking on:Signup Genius

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Mental Health and Self-Compassion

Sunday, April 21, 2024
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Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 2pm-3:30pm

Join the Sangha as we gather in the Temple lower level to learn about Mental Health and Self-Compassion. A lack of compassion for the self can play a role in mental health conditions. Many people find it difficult to feel self-compassion especially when it might be linked in the mind to self-pity or as undeserving. This self-judgment may lead to conditions such as anxiety, insecurity, or depression. Self-compassion, however, often allows people to accept their failures, move past them, and keep trying.

Our special guest speaker is Sara Clark who is a valued Jodo Shinshu Sangha member. She is a clinically trained Master’s level social worker registered in the province of Alberta, and her focus is to help people live a fuller life. 

No pre-registration required to attend what is sure to be an interesting, thought-provoking, free workshop open to all. Temple donations are always greatly appreciated.

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