Posts Categorized: Local

Sarana Affirmation Ceremony

Planned for April 21, 2019! A long-standing ritual of all Buddhist traditions going back to the time of the Buddha is having followers of the Buddha formally commit to a Buddhist way of life. Originally this ceremony was only for adherents also willing to follow

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec 31, 6:00-8:00pm We gather downstairs and, following the tradition, slurp up noodles for a snack because as everyone knows, long noodles mean long life! Kids will have a chance to pin the nenju on the Buddha this year! Then,

Bodhi Day Raffle – Updated

Interested in purchasing raffle tickets with great prizes in support of the Calgary Buddhist Temple? 1st prize – 2 return tickets anywhere WestJet flies – Winner: Ron Lewis 2nd prize – Phillips Sonic FlexCare Toothbrush – Winner: Jim Bowman 3rd prize – Mountain Hardwear Scrambler

Grey Cup Party

Get your party hats and Stampeder jerseys on as our team will be in the Grey Cup again* and remember, third time’s the charm! Join us for the 106th Grey Cup Game party at the temple Sunday November 25 – Doors open at 4:00 pm

Christmas Ikebana Class

Register to make a beautiful flower arrangement/centerpiece that will impress your friends and family over the holidays! Saturday, December 22 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Price $65 (includes all materials except container.) A minimum of 5 people are needed to proceed with the class

Annual Chow Mein Dinner – UPDATED

The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding our annual Chow Mein Supper on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the temple (658 1st Ave NE). Tickets are $20 (you can either eat-in or take out). We will  be selling various Japanese-themed

Meditation Service

Meditation Service at the Calgary Buddhist Temple is set to commence starting on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. No experience required and everyone is welcome. Enjoy the day! Namo-Amida-Butsu

Grey “Have a Buddhaful Day” T-shirts now available

Since we have sold out of the larger sizes of our t-shirts, we have reprinted them in dark grey. They are available for purchase at the temple. All the proceeds from these shirts will go to the CBT Capital Campaign. Please email Doug at doughironaka@gmail.com