Posts Categorized: Local

2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple Membership

The 2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple membership form is now available. Please consider taking out a membership to help support the temple. Membership is required for voting privileges at the temple. Please note that of the $150 Membership fee, $100 goes to our national organization, Jodo

It’s a New Year

Join the Sangha for a noodle soup lunch on Dec 31 at 11:30 am followed by a New Year’s Eve service at 12:30 pm. We hope you will join us either in-person or online on Facebook live – Everyone is welcome!  The New Year’s Day

Mochi Come My Way

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

Mindful Giving

From Sunday, Nov 17 to Sunday, Dec 15, the Calgary Buddhist Temple is proud to be collecting new, unwrapped toy/gift donations for children ages 0-17 AND collecting new or gently used winter items for all age groups. A holiday tree is set up at the

Meditation Retreat

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

Free Community Yoga

Join Kelsea on Monday evenings for a relaxing and free community yoga session at the Calgary Buddhist Temple. This is open to everyone in the community, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with others

Get your rice on!

Bowls of Rice Plan to attend a fun rice workshop to be held at the Temple on Sunday, Nov 17 starting around 11:15am/after service. Come learn about the importance of this staple and the differences between some of the different varieties. Then we’ll show you different ways rice

Annual Chow Mein & Rib Dinner

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

Noodle Making

In preparation for our annual Chow Mein Supper and possibly for your home supply, we are making mein nooodles and need your help.  Dough making: Friday, Sep 27 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the Temple Mein making: Sunday, Sep 29 from 8:30 am –