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Sundae Sunday for Sensei

Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday, Sept 17 as we show our appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco by holding a delightful Sundae Sunday. After service, there’ll be ice cream and all the fixings to share with Sensei to let him know how much we

Learn about the Naijin and a Butsudan

Butsudan or home shrine Register to meet at the Temple on Sunday, Sept 17 at 1:00pm as Sangha Engagement is pleased to have Sensei Robert present the history of the Calgary alter or naijin and walk us through the significance of the various components.  Sensei will then familiarize us

Obon Weekend

Obon is a special time to show appreciation to all the people who passed before us whom we would not be here without.  You can join services at the temple either in-person or online on Facebook live. Saturday, July 22nd – Cemetery Services (Mountain

Fall Ikebana Classes

October 22 , November 5 and 19, December 3 from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The 4 classes are a series and the cost is $225 total including flower material and instruction for Temple members or $250 for non-members. No refunds for missed classes. Students

Garage Sale

Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 9am to 2pm. Please refer to the poster in this post for information on how to contribute.

Gyoza Making Fundraiser

The Temple is organizing a fundraising event on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 am to noon creating delicious handmade gyoza which will then be frozen and sold in bags of a dozen.  We would like to ask for volunteers to help make these gyoza and

Keirokai – Senior Appreciation Day

On Sunday, May 28, please join us to celebrate Keirokai, Senior Appreciation Day following the Gotanye/Shinran Shonin birth service. Keirokai is a yearly event honoring our dedicated senior members.  After service there will be a lunch to give us an opportunity to show our appreciation.

Half Day Meditation Retreat

The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Half Day Meditation Retreat on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The retreat will be limited to 20 people. Retreat to include: Meditation – sitting, walking, and guided body scan Loving-Kindness (Metta) meditation Naikan