Yearly Archives: 2023

Annual Chow Mein & Rib Supper

This year’s fund-raising event will be held on Saturday, October 21th from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the temple (658 – 1st Ave NE). Please note that there is no dine-in option and it is take out only. Tickets are $20 per plate and are available at

Mein (Noodle) Making

We are looking for volunteers to help make chow mein noodles! Dough making – Friday, September 29, 6:30 pm at the Temple kitchen Noodle Making – Sunday October 1, 8:30 am at the CJCA kitchen (2236 – 29 St SW) Mein noodles are a key

Thanks to You

The Calgary Buddhist Temple once again had our famous “All Things Japanese” table at this year’s Calgary Japanese Festival Omatsuri held at the Max Bell Arena on August 12th.  We take the generous donation of items from our members and their families and find new,

Sundae Sunday for Sensei

Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday, Sept 17 as we show our appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco by holding a delightful Sundae Sunday. After service, there’ll be ice cream and all the fixings to share with Sensei to let him know how much we

Bishop’s Statement regarding Maui

Bishop Aoki The Bishop of Canada, Rev. Aoki, has provided a statement in response to the devastation that followed the fires in Maui, Hawaii. The statement also provides information on how to personally send money that will be used to assist the Lahaina Sangha recover and rebuild. (Aug

Learn about the Naijin and a Butsudan

Butsudan or home shrine Register to meet at the Temple on Sunday, Sept 17 at 1:00pm as Sangha Engagement is pleased to have Sensei Robert present the history of the Calgary alter or naijin and walk us through the significance of the various components.  Sensei will then familiarize us

Obon Weekend

Obon is a special time to show appreciation to all the people who passed before us whom we would not be here without.  You can join services at the temple either in-person or online on Facebook live. Saturday, July 22nd – Cemetery Services (Mountain

Fall Ikebana Classes

October 22 , November 5 and 19, December 3 from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The 4 classes are a series and the cost is $225 total including flower material and instruction for Temple members or $250 for non-members. No refunds for missed classes. Students