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Make a Japanese Wind Chime

Everyone is invited to take part in this fun activity that is popular in Japan – make a wind chime! Join the Sangha on Sunday, June 14 starting at 11:30am to use special POSCA pens to create or design your own personalized glass wind chime.

Community Outreach Opportunities

Donation Centre image Enjoy being part of the Sangha and thinking of others by providing lunch service on Sunday, May 3 at the Calgary Drop-In Centre downtown. We leave from the Temple around 11:15am and walk over to the Drop-In Centre together or you can meet us there

Summer Ikebana Class

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

Spring Ikebana Class

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

Closure Updates

Apr 5/26 Dear Dharma Friends, We hope this finds you well and healthy in the Light of the Dharma. We are writing to provide an update on the closure of the temple to in-person attendance due to several building safety concerns that required immediate attention

Mindful Lego Builders

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

Let’s Sashiko Together

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

Selfless Giving

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