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Upcoming Lecture Series…

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

AB Jodo Shinshu Golf Tournament

First annual Alberta (AB) joint Lethbridge/Calgary event at the Nanton Golf Course on Saturday, Sep 13.  Join the fun in the format of a Texas Scramble where the team will all tee off and the best shot is selected.  The players all hit from that

Sunday Sundae for Sensei

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

Kokedama

picture of moss ball Kokedama (苔玉), meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a centuries-old bonsai-inspired art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil and moss instead of a pot. Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement on Saturday, Sept 20 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to learn the tips and tricks

Chigiri-e Workshop

Chigiri-e - Chrysanthemum On Sunday, Sep 14 starting at 2:00pm, the Calgary Buddhist Temple is honored to have Fujiko Vrba lead this interesting workshop. Chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) is a Japanese art form in which the primary technique uses colored paper that is torn to create images and is often referred

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 and use special POSCA pens to create or design your own personalized glass wind chime on Sunday, June 22 between 11:30am-1:30pm Make

Spring Fundraising Events!

1. Reverse Garage Sale Spring cleaning? Support your Temple while decluttering your home.How: Hold a garage sale, sell your unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace, or do a bottle drive on your own time. Then donate the proceeds to the Temple.When: On your own time during

The War Between Us

Movie starts at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 25 at the Temple (658 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB). The Calgary Buddhist Temple is honored to present a special screening of The War Between Us, a thought-provoking film that follows the journey of a Japanese-Canadian family who