Everyone is invited to take part in this fun activity that is popular in Japan – make a wind chime! Join the Sangha on Sunday, June 14 starting at 11:30am to use special POSCA pens to create or design your own personalized glass wind chime.
Enjoy being part of the Sangha and thinking of others – on Sunday, June 7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, volunteer with us at the Calgary (Drop-In) Donation Centre. This family-friendly (aged 12 or older), volunteer opportunity supports various day-to-day activities at the Donation Centre located at 3640
Create a unique flower arrangement for your mother or someone special! Please join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement as we learn about Ikebana on Saturday, May 9.
We will make a simple, ikebana-inspired arrangement which would be perfect for that special someone! This basic
On Sunday Nov 15, the Dharma Time kids are encouraged to bring something to the temple that they’ve created or made of lego. We’ll set up the lego builds in the hondo to share/display and talk about the creations with the Sangha.
A creative way
Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a traditional Japanese decorative and functional embroidery technique that uses simple, repeating running stitches to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Historically, it was practiced by rural communities to repair and strengthen clothing and textiles.
Today, sashiko is celebrated as
Annually, the Temple puts up a tree at the front of the hondo for the collection of toys as well as items of warm clothing for those less fortunate. This year, the toys will be going to Baby It’s Cold Outside, and warm clothing to
11:00am-12:00pm – Drum with all your heart with the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha who are honored to have the renown group, Midnight Taiko Kai, hold a 1 hour introductory workshop at the Temple. Come and engage with the members of Midnight and the Sangha,
Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor,
We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding. Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.
Kokedama (苔玉), meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a centuries-old bonsai-inspired art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil and moss instead of a pot.
Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement on Saturday, Sept 20 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to learn the tips and tricks
Everyone is invited to take part in this fun activity that is popular in Japan – make a wind chime! Join the Sangha on Sunday, June 14 starting at 11:30am to use special POSCA pens to create or design your own personalized glass wind chime.
Enjoy being part of the Sangha and thinking of others – on Sunday, June 7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, volunteer with us at the Calgary (Drop-In) Donation Centre. This family-friendly (aged 12 or older), volunteer opportunity supports various day-to-day activities at the Donation Centre located at 3640
Create a unique flower arrangement for your mother or someone special! Please join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement as we learn about Ikebana on Saturday, May 9.
We will make a simple, ikebana-inspired arrangement which would be perfect for that special someone! This basic
On Sunday Nov 15, the Dharma Time kids are encouraged to bring something to the temple that they’ve created or made of lego. We’ll set up the lego builds in the hondo to share/display and talk about the creations with the Sangha.
A creative way
Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a traditional Japanese decorative and functional embroidery technique that uses simple, repeating running stitches to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Historically, it was practiced by rural communities to repair and strengthen clothing and textiles.
Today, sashiko is celebrated as
Annually, the Temple puts up a tree at the front of the hondo for the collection of toys as well as items of warm clothing for those less fortunate. This year, the toys will be going to Baby It’s Cold Outside, and warm clothing to
11:00am-12:00pm – Drum with all your heart with the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha who are honored to have the renown group, 
Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor,
We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding. Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.
Kokedama (苔玉), meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a centuries-old bonsai-inspired art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil and moss instead of a pot.
Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement on Saturday, Sept 20 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to learn the tips and tricks