Posts Categorized: Teachings

Bodhi Day

This is the day that Prince Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment to become the Buddha, the Awakened one. We will be holding our annual service on Sunday, December 8 at 10:00AM. Potluck lunch to follow. If you’re able to contribute to the potluck, please use this

Nokotsudo & Obon

On August 17 at 2:00pm, there will be a Nokotsudo or Columbarium Service at the temple. A Nokotsudo is a special area for the storage of ashes of loved ones. Obon Cemetery Services will be held: Saturday, August 17, 2019 cemetery services Strathmore at 11:00

Keirokai/Gotanye Service

Shinran Shonin A reminder that this Sunday is Keirokai which is a yearly event honouring our members who are ‘Keiro’, that is, our senior, experienced Sangha members. Gotan-ye service will also be held as this is the celebration of the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of

Hanamatsuri

Sunday, April 4 the Temple will be celebrating Hanamatsuri. According to Buddhist tradition, Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Sakyamuni Buddha), was born on 8 April, 566 B.C. in the garden of Lumbini, in present day Nepal. Flowers decorate a statue of the Buddha and the Sangha is

Nonviolent Communication Workshop

What: We are honoured to offer a workshop in Nonviolent Communication.Where: The Calgary Buddhist TempleWhen: Saturday April 27th 1:30-4:30pmCost: $40, $45 for non-Temple-membersWho: Open to all, space is limited. Why: In alignment with our deep value of ‘Right Speech’ from the Buddha’s teaching of the

Sarana Affirmation Ceremony

Planned for April 21, 2019! A long-standing ritual of all Buddhist traditions going back to the time of the Buddha is having followers of the Buddha formally commit to a Buddhist way of life. Originally this ceremony was only for adherents also willing to follow

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec 31, 6:00-8:00pm We gather downstairs and, following the tradition, slurp up noodles for a snack because as everyone knows, long noodles mean long life! Kids will have a chance to pin the nenju on the Buddha this year! Then,