Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Temporary Temple Closure

Thursday, December 04, 2025
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(updated Dec 12/25) The Temple is temporarily closed to in-person attendance and continues with Live Streaming for services. The Calgary Temple Board Members gathered for their monthly meeting yesterday and a top item of discussion was the repairs to the temple. At this point in time, we will be working as soon as possible with the help of contractors to return to in-person occupancy at the temple. Because the Holiday Season is fast approaching we are trying our best to get things completed in a timely manner for the New Year. We appreciate your patience and support during this difficult time and we will continue to provide updates on the progress as we receive them.

The Sunday, Dec 14 service will start at 10:00 am (MST) and will be streamed using Facebook Live from the group Calgary Buddhist Temple Group on Facebook and then NO services on Dec 21 or 28. 

With gratitude,
Calgary Buddhist Temple

 

ONLINE STREAMING is from our Facebook group – Calgary Buddhist Temple

 

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Sunday Services ONLINE ONLY (temporary)

Friday, November 14, 2025
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For the time being, it is our pleasure to offer Sunday Services via live-stream starting 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 will be posted here:

NOTE: Temple closed from Dec 15-30

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Mindful Lego Builders

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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On Sunday Nov 15, the Dharma Time kids are encouraged to bring something to the temple that they’ve created or made of lego. We’ll set up the lego builds in the hondo to share/display and talk about the creations with the Sangha.

A creative way to show mindfulness plus any adults (or bigger kids) are also invited to bring-in their lego builds too! 

Everyone is invited to share in this lego mindfulness experience together!

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Let’s Sashiko Together

Sunday, November 09, 2025
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Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a traditional Japanese decorative and functional embroidery technique that uses simple, repeating running stitches to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Historically, it was practiced by rural communities to repair and strengthen clothing and textiles.

Today, sashiko is celebrated as both a practical repair method and a distinct form of decorative art, known for its geometric patterns and meditative process. This is a “do-it-yourself” (self guided) activity to discover or re-discover sashiko as well as take time to enjoy each other’s company before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

POSTPONED

Different patterns and materials will be available to choose from so we can all work on a project and support each other while we learn as a Sangha.

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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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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