Posts Categorized: Local

Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

Don’t miss this special demonstration of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, with ikebana display, proudly hosted by the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement scheduled for Sunday, Oct 13 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Temple. The tea ceremony involves the ceremonial preparation, presentation, and drinking of matcha [抹茶]

Sunday Sundae for Sensei

On Sunday, Sep 22 after service, let’s all show our appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco for his dedication and commitment to the Sangha and to the community he serves so well. There’ll be ice cream, fruit, and fixings – EVERYONE IS WELCOME!  Please join us,

Community Outreach

Feels good to do good!  We’ll be providing lunch service on two more Sundays this year so please join us. We leave from the temple after service, around 11:15am, to walk over to the Drop-In Centre together, or meet us there at 11:30am. Ten volunteers

SUMMER BREAK

The Temple is closed (no activities or services) from Aug 5 to Sep 7.  Regularly scheduled meditation and Sunday services will resume on Sunday, Sep 8. Thank you, and enjoy this unrepeatable day!

Sunday, July 28-Obon Service 3:00 pm

Remember that there is NO Sunday morning service or morning meditation this weekend. We have cemetery services: Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm Sunday, July 28 – Eden Brook 11:00am; Queens Park 1:00pm We hope you can join us on Sunday,

Obon Schedule (join us!)

The Calgary Obon Service will be held at the Temple on Sunday, July 28 at 3:00pm. Obon is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have passed before us. Cemetery and columbarium schedule is: Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm

CANCELLED – Family Picnic – June 16

June 16 @ 11:00am – Due to weather conditions, the Family Picnic scheduled for today has been cancelled.  Sorry for any inconvenience but please enjoy the day! ============== Singles, couples, and families (all ages) are welcome to attend the Calgary Buddhist Temple’s Annual Family Picnic

Temple Garage Sale

Temple garage sale is coming up on Saturday June 22 and we have 3 asks: We are asking for sale items for the event. If you have donations contact Mickey (mhkuta@outlook.com) to make drop-off arrangements. Please refer to the poster for more details.

Gyoza Making – Fundraiser

We are looking for volunteers for our first fundraising event of the year. Date & Time: May 11, 2024, 8:30-12:30pm Location: Calgary Buddhist Temple Please keep in mind that this is a working event and not a cooking class. ‘Ginsu’ knife skills and having the

Mental Health and Self-Compassion

Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 2pm-3:30pm Join the Sangha as we gather in the Temple lower level to learn about Mental Health and Self-Compassion. A lack of compassion for the self can play a role in mental health conditions. Many people find it difficult to