Posts Categorized: Event

Fundraising – updated June 7

As we head into late spring, the Fundraising committee is gearing up for our annual events. We are requesting once again for your participation and help. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 – TEMPLE GARAGE SALE We are asking for donation of garage sale items for our annual

Family Picnic – Sunday, June 17

Everyone is welcome on Sunday, June 17 for our annual Family Day Picnic at Edworthy Park, site #1 on the south side of the river. Join us for some games, races, camaraderie and sunshine. Pack a lunch and be ready to share as it usually

May 27 – Gotany’e and Keirokai

Recognizing Shinran’s Birth and Senior’s Appreciation Day! Gotany’e – The birth of the Founder of Jodo Shinshu is commemorated annually as an expression of joy and happiness. Shinran Shonin was born at Hino, a few miles southeast of Kyoto on May 21, 1173. Keirokai is

Hanamatsuri – April 8th

The “Flower Festival” is commemorated on this day to celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became enlightened as Shakyamuni Buddha. The “hanamido” a miniature floral altar of bright flowers, provides the scene of the beautiful Lumbini Garden. The statue of the baby Buddha,

Calgary Buddhist Temple AGM

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held following the regular service on Sunday, April 15. It is important that you join us in supporting the current board and adding your voice to the business of operating the temple! Our success depends on having an

Gyoza Making

Hello Temple Friends! We’ll be making Gyoza dumplings on Saturday, March 17th at 9:30 am at the Temple. Hope you can join us. Beginners welcome! SIGN UP In Gassho, CBT Fundraising Committee

Buddhist Practices Circuit & Lunch

inside temple pic On Sunday March 11 from 10am-1pm, our service will take a slightly different format. If you had a question about the significance of the items on our naijin (alter), curious to hear about the history of our Shinran Shonin statue, or learn something about chanting