Posts Categorized: Local

Give the Gift of Joy

Donations The holidays and the winter can be a challenging time of year for many. The Temple is proudly holding two initiatives for those less fortunate that we hope everyone will support.  “Make a difference one toy at a time” and “Warm Pieces for Peace”. Please

Thank You for Your Support

Self-compassion Dear sangha members and friends, We had a busy fall with various fundraising events culminating in our Chow Mein Dinner and Bakesale on October 21. Thank you everyone for supporting the Temple through ticket purchase, baking, volunteering and organizing. It felt hectic at times but

Mein (Noodle) Making

We are looking for volunteers to help make chow mein noodles! Dough making – Friday, September 29, 6:30 pm at the Temple kitchen Noodle Making – Sunday October 1, 8:30 am at the CJCA kitchen (2236 – 29 St SW) Mein noodles are a key

Thanks to You

The Calgary Buddhist Temple once again had our famous “All Things Japanese” table at this year’s Calgary Japanese Festival Omatsuri held at the Max Bell Arena on August 12th.  We take the generous donation of items from our members and their families and find new,

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