The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Morning Meditation Retreat on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Doors to the temple will open at 8:40 am and the retreat will start at 9:00 am.
There is no cost to the Morning Meditation
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
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
On Sunday, Nov 16 at the Temple from 2-4:00pm. Furoshiki (風呂敷) are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths traditionally used to wrap and/or to transport goods like gifts, bento boxes, wine or even sake bottles. Furoshiki has become very popular as a simple handbag, grocery bag, and
11:00am-12:00pm – Drum with all your heart with the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha who are honored to have the renown group, Midnight Taiko Kai, hold a 1 hour introductory workshop at the Temple. Come and engage with the members of Midnight and the Sangha,
Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor,
Reminder that there are several opportunities to help fundraise for the Temple.
Apple Pie Making
Please join us on Friday, September 26th from 9:00am to 3:00 pm as we get together to make some apple pies. Our frozen apple pies have been a hit in
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.
will be on the chant Shoshinge (Hymn of True Entrusting Heart). Shoshinge is the central chanting ritual in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, composed by the founder Shinran Shonin (1173-1263). It expresses the essence of Shinran’s understanding of the Pure Land Path and the Nembutsu (Namo Amida
Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday after service on Sunday, Sep 21 as we show our sincere appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco by holding a delightful Sundae Sunday. After service, we’ll have Sensei scooping ice cream and there’ll be fixings to share. Say thank