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
Hello Temple Friends!
We are preparing for our Japanese items sale at the annual Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” on Saturday, August 11, 2018 and need volunteers to help set up, sell, and/or clean up.
If you can help, please SIGNUP.
If you have some
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
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
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
The Calgary Buddhist Temple is honored to host the 2018 Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Annual General Meeting (JSBTC AGM) from Thursday April 25th to Sunday April 29, 2018 which will be held at the Temple.
As the host temple, we have the opportunity
The “Flower Festival” is commemorated on this day to celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became enlightened as Shakyamuni Buddha. The “hanamido” a miniature floral altar of bright flowers, provides the scene of the beautiful Lumbini Garden. The statue of the baby Buddha,
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held following the regular service on Sunday, April 15.
It is important that you join us in supporting the current board and adding your voice to the business of operating the temple!
Our success depends on having an
Thank you to all the casino volunteers on March 4 & 5, 2018 – you help make great things happen!
This year, every volunteer not only worked long hours, sometimes past 3 am, taking precious time out of their weekend and evenings, and many also
At long last we have completed the temple columbarium previously announced as part of our building renovation plans.
The columbarium room is located to the right of the naijin area.
We have a couple of niche options available.
The standard niche is designed for the
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
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
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
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held following the regular service on Sunday, April 15.
It is important that you join us in supporting the current board and adding your voice to the business of operating the temple!
Our success depends on having an
At long last we have completed the temple columbarium previously announced as part of our building renovation plans.
The columbarium room is located to the right of the naijin area.
We have a couple of niche options available.
The standard niche is designed for the