Yearly Archives: 2018

Volunteer Opportunities

Running a temple is not easy! A successful temple requires effort from many people, most of whom are volunteers. Toban (Japanese for “it’s your turn”) is a way to spread the work of the temple among all the members. If you are able to help

Sarana Affirmation Ceremony

Planned for April 21, 2019! A long-standing ritual of all Buddhist traditions going back to the time of the Buddha is having followers of the Buddha formally commit to a Buddhist way of life. Originally this ceremony was only for adherents also willing to follow

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec 31, 6:00-8:00pm We gather downstairs and, following the tradition, slurp up noodles for a snack because as everyone knows, long noodles mean long life! Kids will have a chance to pin the nenju on the Buddha this year! Then,

Bodhi Day Raffle – Updated

Interested in purchasing raffle tickets with great prizes in support of the Calgary Buddhist Temple? 1st prize – 2 return tickets anywhere WestJet flies – Winner: Ron Lewis 2nd prize – Phillips Sonic FlexCare Toothbrush – Winner: Jim Bowman 3rd prize – Mountain Hardwear Scrambler

Grey Cup Party

Get your party hats and Stampeder jerseys on as our team will be in the Grey Cup again* and remember, third time’s the charm! Join us for the 106th Grey Cup Game party at the temple Sunday November 25 – Doors open at 4:00 pm

Christmas Ikebana Class

Register to make a beautiful flower arrangement/centerpiece that will impress your friends and family over the holidays! Saturday, December 22 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Price $65 (includes all materials except container.) A minimum of 5 people are needed to proceed with the class

Annual Chow Mein Dinner – UPDATED

The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding our annual Chow Mein Supper on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the temple (658 1st Ave NE). Tickets are $20 (you can either eat-in or take out). We will  be selling various Japanese-themed