Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Bodhi Day

Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Please join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday, December 10 in recognition of Bodhi Day. There will be a service and pot-luck meal afterwards.

December 8 marks the official day many Buddhists the world over celebrate as Bodhi Day. It is the day when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and became the Buddha, the “Awakened One.”

The Buddha’s enlightenment has for over 2,500 years been the central event as well as being the vision and underlying motivation of all Buddhist teachings.

Bodhi Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our dedication to the principles of wisdom, compassion and kindness — the distinguishing features of the Buddhist worldview.

 

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Chance to Win $5,000 for Your Favorite Charity!

Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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On November 28, 2017, millions of Canadians will be celebrating GivingTuesday – a day dedicated to giving back! In honour of GivingTuesday’s 5th year in Canada, we are giving you a chance to WIN a $5,000 donation for your favourite charity! To enter for your chance to win, all you need to do is tell CanadaHelps what you plan to do this GivingTuesday: volunteer, donate, fundraise or spread the word.

The Calgary Buddhist Temple is one of the deserving charities listed on CanadaHelps so hurry and enter now! The contest closes on GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017.

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What is GivingTuesday?
Happening right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. This is the 5th year that Canadian charities, businesses, and individuals will join together to make a difference in their communities, in Canada, and globally!
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Refugee Shinran

Sunday, October 08, 2017
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Guest speaker, Jeff Wilson, was an engaging speaker at the Temple on Thursday, Nov 2 at the Temple. IMG_11615An exploration of how the specific events in the lives of Shinran and Rennyo led them to fashion Buddhist principles of radical welcome, and how this relates to the present world situation of refugees, homelessness, and social instability.

Thank you to Jeff and to everyone who attended!

 

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Dr. Jeff Wilson is a Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies at Renison University College, University of Waterloo. He is the author of “Mindful America” and “Buddhism of the Heart.”

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Chow Mein Supper – Volunteers Needed

Friday, September 15, 2017
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple is putting on its annual dinner on Saturday, October 21, 2017 and we need your help. The dinner is our biggest fundraiser and we need volunteers to fill various positions to make this a success.

Generally volunteers will work the entire dinner (4pm to 8 pm) but will be given breaks as possible to socialize with their friends and family at the event. Volunteers will also be served a chow mein meal.

Please volunteer and you will be slotted into various positions. You will receive an email about October 14th with information about your position and the time you are requested to arrive.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Thank you, the Temple really appreciates your participation.

In Gassho,

The Fundraising Committee

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