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 together. Everyone is welcome to come shake his hand and let
Saturday, Sep 27 at 2:00pm
September is Japanese Heritage Month and as such, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is proud to hold a movie matinee at the Temple. Set in Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser), who struggles to find purpose
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
We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding. Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.
According to our tradition, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, was born in Lumbini Garden in Nepal on April 8, 566 B.C. He was born the son of King Suddohana and Queen Maya. There are many flowery descriptions of the scene at his birth, including celestial birds
On Sunday, Feb 16 starting around 11:30am: Noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and udon is a thick noodle leaning closer to a “mochi-mochi” or chewy and glutinous texture. There are a variety of ways it is prepared and served but its simplest form,
On Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 after service, everyone is invited to join the sangha and the Dharma Time class as we use the modern method (mochi machines) to make the mochi and shape it with our own hands. Or, you are welcome to have tea
The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Half Day Meditation Retreat on Saturday, Nov 2 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. The retreat will be limited to 20 people.
Doors to the temple will open at 8:40 am and the retreat will start at
This year’s fund-raising event is on Saturday, October 19th from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the temple (658 – 1st Ave NE) with a Bake Sale going on while supplies last.
Please note that there is no dine-in option and it is take out only. Tickets are
The Calgary Obon Service will be held at the Temple on Sunday, July 28 at 3:00pm. Obon is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have passed before us. Cemetery and columbarium schedule is:
Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm
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 together. Everyone is welcome to come shake his hand and let
Saturday, Sep 27 at 2:00pm
September is Japanese Heritage Month and as such, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is proud to hold a movie matinee at the Temple. Set in Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser), who struggles to find purpose
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
We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding. Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.
According to our tradition, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, was born in Lumbini Garden in Nepal on April 8, 566 B.C. He was born the son of King Suddohana and Queen Maya. There are many flowery descriptions of the scene at his birth, including celestial birds
On Sunday, Feb 16 starting around 11:30am: Noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and udon is a thick noodle leaning closer to a “mochi-mochi” or chewy and glutinous texture. There are a variety of ways it is prepared and served but its simplest form,
On Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 after service, everyone is invited to join the sangha and the Dharma Time class as we use the modern method (mochi machines) to make the mochi and shape it with our own hands. Or, you are welcome to have tea
This year’s fund-raising event is on Saturday, October 19th from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the temple (658 – 1st Ave NE) with a Bake Sale going on while supplies last.
Please note that there is no dine-in option and it is take out only. Tickets are
The Calgary Obon Service will be held at the Temple on Sunday, July 28 at 3:00pm. Obon is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have passed before us. Cemetery and columbarium schedule is:
Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm