Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple Membership

Friday, December 06, 2024
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The 2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple membership form is now available. Please consider taking out a membership to help support the temple. Membership is required for voting privileges at the temple.

Please note that of the $150 Membership fee, $100 goes to our national organization, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada (JSBTC).  The JSBTC consists of volunteer board members from temples across Canada; it provides funding for the Bishop (Socho) of Canada, funding and management of health and wellness benefits for ministers, leadership through the Living Dharma Centre, and financial and investment oversight.

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Mochi Come My Way

Monday, November 11, 2024
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On Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 after service, everyone is invited to join the sangha and the Dharma Time class as we use the modern method (mochi machines) to make the mochi and shape it with our own hands. Or, you are welcome to have tea after service and stay to sample this special, traditional treat.

Getting together to make some mochi has become an annual event at the Temple. It is a popular treat throughout the year, but it is most commonly associated with New Year celebrations. Mochi is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and it is believed to bring longevity and overall wellness for the New Year. We wish to embrace those symbols and hope you and your loved ones have a happy, healthy, and wonderous 2025!

 

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Mindful Giving

Monday, November 11, 2024
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From Sunday, Nov 17 to Sunday, Dec 15, the Calgary Buddhist Temple is proud to be collecting new, unwrapped toy/gift donations for children ages 0-17 AND collecting new or gently used winter items for all age groups.

A holiday tree is set up at the front of the hondo (close to the alter area) for centralizing the charity collection.  Please give mindfully.

Monetary contributions or gift cards can be given to Susan Huntley or Laurie Takeda or email calgarytemplesangha@gmail.com to coordinate.

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Sunday Services In-Person and Online

Thursday, October 31, 2024
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It is our pleasure to offer Sunday Services in-person and via live-streaming – both start at 10:00am (MST). We look forward to you joining us, and everyone is welcome! 

Online live-streaming is from our Facebook group Calgary Buddhist Temple, and the relevant sections from our service book can be found here approximately one day prior:

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Meditation Retreat

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Half Day Meditation Retreat on Saturday, Nov 2 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. The retreat will be limited to 20 people.

Doors to the temple will open at 8:40 am and the retreat will start at 9:00 am.

There is no cost to the Half Day Retreat but a donation is always appreciated to support the temple.

Please click on the SignUpGenius link to register.  

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Free Community Yoga

Friday, October 18, 2024
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Join Kelsea for an evening of relaxation and free community yoga session at the Calgary Buddhist Temple. This is open to everyone in the community, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with others in a peaceful setting.

Time: 6pm-7pm Mondays in January 2025

Time: 6pm-7pm Wednesdays in February 2025


Address: 658 1 Ave NE  (Calgary Buddhist Temple)
What to bring: Yourself! Come in comfortable clothing, bring your yoga mat, and water bottle. Snacks, tea, donations, or other offerings are also accepted.

Let’s come together to breathe, move, and relax.
*if you don’t have a mat I have limited extras to supply

CLICK HERE to register!

All are welcome!


If you have questions, please reach out directly to Kelsea by email: smmkelsea@gmail.com

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