Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Sunday Services In-Person and Online

Friday, May 02, 2025
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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:

NOTE: Temple closed from Aug 4 to Sep 6

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Morning Meditation Retreat

Monday, October 27, 2025
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Morning Meditation Retreat on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Doors to the temple will open at 8:40 am and the retreat will start at 9:00 am.

There is no cost to the Morning Meditation Retreat but a small donation is always appreciated to support the temple. Please wear comfortable loose clothing for the retreat.

You are welcome to bring a non-spillable water bottle (water only) into the temple for the retreat.

The meditation retreat will consist of:

  • Seated Meditation (guided body scan and silent)
  • Walking Meditation
  • Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation
  • Chanting from our service book

Everyone is welcome!

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Selfless Giving

Monday, October 27, 2025
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Annually, the Temple puts up a tree at the front of the hondo for the collection of toys as well as items of warm clothing for those less fortunate.  This year, the toys will be going to Baby It’s Cold Outside, and warm clothing to the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Let’s show kindness and compassion for others. 

  • New, unwrapped gift donations for children ages 0-17; and
  • New or gently used winter weather clothing items such as socks, gloves, coats, etc for all age groups.

Final day is Sunday, Nov 30 – please give generously. Money or gift card donations are welcome and should be given directly to Susan Huntley or Laurie Takeda.

Baby It’s Cold Outside (BCO)

BCO and the Temple are partnering to help bring joy to countless families across the Foothills. The toys collected through your Temple stay within the region and have become cherished surprises, lighting up children’s faces and creating lasting memories for their families.

Thanks to the support of partners, our campaign continues to grow in reach and impact. In 2024 alone, we fed 612 people and ensured 306 children received gifts, a 33% increase in family members supported compared to the previous year. These numbers represent more than just data, they reflect real families, real smiles, and real moments of hope.

Our nomination period runs from November 17 to December 12, and we are honoured to have the Temple involved again this year. To learn more about our mission and the impact of our work, please visit: www.babyitscoldoutsidecharity.com

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Chow Mein Supper

Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Our popular and much anticipated Chow Mein Supper held on October 25 was SOLD OUT and a huge success because of you!  Thank you to all the people who supported the Temple by purchasing tickets and to all the wonderful volunteers.  Without your kindness and generosity, we would not be able to do what we do.

Gassho.

 

 

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Wrap It Up – Furoshiki

Monday, October 06, 2025
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On Sunday, Nov 16 at the Temple from 2-4:00pm.  Furoshiki (風呂敷) are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths traditionally used to wrap and/or to transport goods like gifts, bento boxes, wine or even sake bottles. Furoshiki has become very popular as a simple handbag, grocery bag, and especially as an eco-friendly, art of reusable gift wrapping.

Sangha Engagement is pleased to offer this workshop taught by Noriko of Nano Kimono (www.nanaokimono.com) which is a Japanese lifestyle shop in Kensington.

Cost of the workshop is $20/person which includes a furoshiki for each participant along with green tea and light refreshment. Registration is limited to the first 10 that signup and pay. 

Register at:  https://bit.ly/CBT-wrapit

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Kokoro No Taiko (“Taiko of the Heart”)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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11:00am-12:00pm – Drum with all your heart with the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha who are honored to have the renown group, Midnight Taiko Kai, hold a 1 hour introductory workshop at the Temple. Come and engage with the members of Midnight and the Sangha, gain an overview of the history of Taiko, learn about the different Taiko drums used in an ensemble, and let loose.

No experience necessary – just dress comfortably and be prepared to enjoy a fun, high energy drumming session.

Cost is $20.00/person (minimum age is 12) – space is limited and if full, there is a possibility of a second intro session in the afternoon on the same day based on Waitlist.

Click here to Register

This thrilling workshop is open to the public and we gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor, Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks.

You’ll be learning the basics and how to use the tools, and you will have a chance to practice, by using an example, and you get to take your piece home with you too! 

Rather than “思“ or compassion, the letter or piece we’ll be making in this session that people will practice will be “平和“ or “heiwa” or peace.

All materials will be included at a cost of $12.00/person.  Space is limited so don’t miss out! We look forward to your participation.

Here’s the link to register or go to https://bit.ly/Sangha-Calligraphy2

 

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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