Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Taiko Drumming Workshop

Tuesday, September 06, 2022
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is honored that the renowned group, Midnight Taiko Kai, has agreed to hold a workshop for us on Saturday, Oct 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Temple. Come and meet members of Midnight Taiko, gain an overview of the history of taiko, discover the different Taiko drums used in an ensemble, learn the proper way to play the drum, and feel the power and connection to the heart-pounding art of Japanese taiko drumming.

This is a beginner’s adult-only workshop and no experience is necessary; however, preregistration is required as space is limited.  Cost is $15/temple member or $20/non-temple member payable on the day of the workshop.

Dress comfortably and bring earplugs (if you wish).  

To register:  https://bit.ly/Taiko-08Oct22    

 

 

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Mindful Meditation Workshop

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement for this online mindful workshop on Sept 11th which will be led by Ray Nakano.  This workshop will introduce participants to the mindfulness practice of Thich Nhat Hanh. 

In this typical mindfulness meditation session, the program will start with a guided sitting meditation, introductions, a dharma talk, and a dharma sharing between participants.  Mindfulness is a practice that we can do in every waking moment, not just in a meditation session.  We learn how to be both in the boat on the sea of life with its ups and downs, stormy waves and calm water, and on the shore watching ourselves in the boat.  This workshop will show you how to reduce your stress, and create more joy and happiness in your life.

Register in advance by going to: https://bit.ly/MindfulMed-11Sep22

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Fall Ikebana Class

Monday, July 04, 2022
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September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; and November 13

Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons at the Calgary Buddhist Temple from 1:30pm – 4:00pm

The 5 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 must supply their own containers (please contact Rika for suitable size and shape), scissors and kenzan (frog). Contact Rika if you need help selecting your items but these are not supplied as part of the lesson.

Rika Saruwatari trained under Ms. Takako Yokoyama, and because a certified Shihan (teacher) in 2012.  Rika’s contact info: rikaandshiro@gmail.com or call 403-701-0390

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Obon & Cemetery Visits

Friday, June 17, 2022
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Obon (お盆) or just Bon (盆) is a special time to honor and remember one’s ancestors including visiting their gravesites during the Obon season.  The following is the Calgary Buddhist Temple schedule: 

Saturday, July 16:

  • Mountain View Cemetery – 9:00 am
  • Strathmore Cemetery – 10:30 am
  • Temple Columbarium / Nokotsudo – 2:00 pm

Sunday, July 24:

  • Eden Brook Cemetery – 11:00 am
  • Queen’s Park Cemetery – 1:00 pm
  • Temple Obon Service – 3:00 pm

For more information, please email calgarybuddhisttemple@gmail.com

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Study Session

Friday, May 13, 2022
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Dear Dharma Friends,

I hope this finds you well and healthy.

The sessions on Saturday, June 11th will begin at 10:30 am and will end at 12:00 pm

  • 10:30 – 20 minute meditation
  • 10:50 – 10 minute chanting
  • 11:00 – Study session
  • 11:55 – End

We will cover chapters from the book, “The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching” by Thich Nhat Hanh.  You will also find attached the Metta Meditation and Juseige for chanting

I will be opening the doors to the temple  at 10:15 am to allow for in-person attendance and we will also have Zoom available to join the study session.

Please be aware that if the meditation has started and you have not entered Zoom, I will NOT be letting people into the Zoom until after the 20 minute meditation has completed. I will continue to monitor the Zoom to let people in after the mediation. Thank you for your understanding.

Please click on the link below to join the Zoom session on Saturday.

Enjoy the day!

With palms together,

Robert Gubenco

 

Calgary Buddhist Temple is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Awakening to the Climate Crisis

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Sunday, June 5th, 2022 @ 1pm Mountain

The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is honored to host an encore online presentation with Ray Nakano who will talk about what he has learned as a climate activist, and what you can do about the greatest crisis of our time.  Register to attend an important, thought-provoking conversation about our Climate Crisis and what we can do about it as Buddhists.  Register on EventBrite:  https://bit.ly/ClimateCrisis-5Jun22

 

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