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
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
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
Join Us For Mein Making!
Fall is just around the corner and with Fall comes our annual mein making gathering! This is a time we look forward to every year where the community old and new come together and make a delicious fundraiser. If you have
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
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
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
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
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
It is our pleasure to offer Sunday Services in-person and via live-streaming – both start at 10:00am (MST). We look forward to you joining us, and everyone is welcome!
Online live-streaming is from our Facebook group Calgary Buddhist Temple, and the relevant sections from