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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

Obon – Sunday, Aug 26 (updated Aug 14)

Honouring all Ancestors – Obon is a time to express our gratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us. Without them, we would not be who we are today, due to the basic tenet of interdependence. We would not be where we are

Fundraising – updated June 7

As we head into late spring, the Fundraising committee is gearing up for our annual events. We are requesting once again for your participation and help. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 – TEMPLE GARAGE SALE We are asking for donation of garage sale items for our annual

Family Picnic – Sunday, June 17

Everyone is welcome on Sunday, June 17 for our annual Family Day Picnic at Edworthy Park, site #1 on the south side of the river. Join us for some games, races, camaraderie and sunshine. Pack a lunch and be ready to share as it usually

May 27 – Gotany’e and Keirokai

Recognizing Shinran’s Birth and Senior’s Appreciation Day! Gotany’e – The birth of the Founder of Jodo Shinshu is commemorated annually as an expression of joy and happiness. Shinran Shonin was born at Hino, a few miles southeast of Kyoto on May 21, 1173. Keirokai is