Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Sunday Services In-person AND Online

Sunday, June 21, 2026
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The Temple’s hondo (main area) is used for in-person Sunday Services starting at 10:00am (MST) AND we also offer Live Streaming as well. We hope you will join us! 

Online live-streaming is from our Facebook group Calgary Buddhist Temple and the relevant sections from our service book are posted prior to the service.

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Ocean Resin Wall Art

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Sangha Engagement is pleased to host an Ocean Resin Wall Art workshop on Saturday, Oct 10 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Temple.  This workshop is being subsidized so cost is only $40/person which will include all materials and step-by-step guidance. Participants will learn how to create their own ocean-inspired resin wall art, including how to mix and pour resin, create wave effects, blend colours, and finish a beautiful handmade piece to take home.

REGISTER OR https://bit.ly/ResinArt-10Oct26   

Shinran Shonin (the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism) frequently used the phrase “ocean-like Primal Vow” as a metaphor describing Amida Buddha’s all-embracing compassion.  Just as the vast ocean accepts all rivers, Amida Buddha’s compassion embraces all beings.

Please join us to create individual oceans of art.

 

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Movie Matinee – Rental Family

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Saturday, Sep 27 at 2:00pm

The Calgary Buddhist Temple is proud to hold this movie matinee at the Temple. Set in Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser), who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Admission is by Donation

2025 comedy-drama w PG-13 w 1h 49m

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Upcoming Fundraising Activities

Friday, September 04, 2026
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The CBT Fundraising Committee has organized events several events – please note these dates and watch for Sign-Up Genius volunteer requests.

1. Dough Making: Friday, September 25, 2026
To volunteer – Sign-Up 

2. Chow Mein Making: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at CJCA; 8:30 am to 1 pm
To volunteer – Sign-Up 

3. Fall Dinner – Take-out dinner Saturday, November 7, 2026 at CJCA
The fall dinner event will also include:

  • All Things Japanese sales
  • Bake sale
  • Temple items sale

4. Grey Cup Pool TicketsGrey Cup image
Calgary is hosting the Grey Cup this year; CBT is selling pool pull tickets for a fundraising event.

5. Everything Japanese Sale
We are still collecting Japanese items for our “Everything Japanese Sale” at the November 7 Fall Dinner event. Please contact Mickey if you have any items to donate. Email Mickey at mhkuta@outlook.com.

Notice for November 7 volunteer requirements will be sent via Sign-Up Genius in October.

THANK YOU, MERCI, DOMO ARIGATO

CBT Fundraising Committee

Thank you for supporting the community!

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Minister Appreciation

Friday, September 04, 2026
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple is fortunate to have a kind, dedicated and inspiring minister,

Sensei Robert Gubenco.

After service on Sunday, Sep 20, let’s show our appreciation to Sensei by enjoying a sweet treat.  Everyone is welcome to shake his hand and let him know how much his time and efforts are appreciated.  

Thank you, Sensei!

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Fall Ikebana Class

Friday, September 04, 2026
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Classes will be held on Saturday afternoons at The Calgary Buddhist Temple from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm. The 5 classes are a series and the total cost including flower material and instruction is $250 for Temple members and $300 for non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

Students must have their own containers, hand pruners and kenzan (frog). Rika Saruwatari trained under Ms. Takako Yokoyama, and became a certified Shihan (teacher) in 2012.

光風未生流 (Kofu misho school ikebana) classes:

  • September 12, 26
  • October 10, 24
  • November 7

Rika’s contact info koufuikebana@gmail.com

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Remediation Donation – Make Twice the Impact!

Saturday, August 15, 2026
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple is continuing to raise funds for our Remediation Fund. Now, a long time Sangha member has offered to match donations made to the Remediation Fund to a total of $25,000! In other words, a $500 donation becomes $1000 to the Temple. We are incredibly grateful for this generous offer.

If you wish to donate, please do so by clicking on the “Donate Online” button on the website, by sending money by e-transfer to calgarybuddhisttemple@gmail.com marked “Remediation Fund”, through Canada Helps at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/39361, by cash or cheque at Temple services, OR by mail to Calgary Buddhist Temple, 207 – 6 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Y1. Please include your mailing address so that we can provide you with a tax receipt.

Consider giving a donation as a family, as a gift or make an in memory donation. Every amount makes a difference and if we raise more money than is needed for the repairs, the Board is planning to invest into an Endowment Fund to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Calgary Buddhist Temple.

More information can be found at Remediation Fund.

We truly appreciate all donations and your generous support.

Namu Amida Butsu, Namu Amida Butsu, Namu Amida Butsu

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