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Rev Kyojo Ikuta Memorial Service – Friday, Lethbridge

Monday, April 28, 2014
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From Thursday evening, April 24th:

“With great sadness in my heart I would like the CBT board to know of the passing of Ikuta Sensei tonight.

He passed peacefully in Lethbridge. I will keep everyone posted on further details as soon as possible. 

I’m sure all of you join with me in passing along our condolences and warmest wishes to the entire Ikuta family.

 

James Martin Sensei”

Information on the Service this coming Friday:

Rev. Kyojo Ikuta Memorial Service (right-click, save-as)

I am now told that the Funeral Service this Friday will take place starting at 3PM, not 2PM as is shown on the poster.

 

There will also be a later 49-day Service in Calgary in early June for those unable to attend this coming Friday.

Details still to be determined.

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Earth Day – Make a Joyful Noise including Sensei James Martin

Thursday, April 17, 2014
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Make a Joyful Noise!
Earth Day @containR in Sunnyside
 April 22, 4-7PM

Music by Vocal Latitudes World Music Choir, Mood Indigo Jazz Combo

Marz Pineo | Spoken Word by Weyman Chan, Mark S Pineo, Sheri-D Wilson
Mural Artists Daniel J Kirk and Fairstyle | Dance by W&M Physical Theatre’s
Surge Company & Helen Husak | Permaculture activity

Prayers for the earth with Sandra Crazybull (Blackfoot Ceremonialist)
and Sensei James Martin (Calgary Buddhist Temple)

Visit us: 1020 2nd Avenue, NW
On corner of 9th ST/2nd AVE
Mural artists, dancers, poets, music and more

Brochure:

JoyfulNOISEcontainR (right-click, save-as)

www.springboardperformance.com 

www.hillhurstsunnyside.

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Thursday Evening Services – the 6 ‘Perfections’

Sunday, February 02, 2014
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We will next be in week 3 of our Thursday evenings examining/exploring/discussing the 6 Paramitas or 6 Perfections at the normal 7:30PM Temple Service. 
Here are the readings that we will start with so you can read them in advance if you like.

(please print a copy and bring with you)

 Week 1: Dana:

6 Paramitas – 1 Dana (right-click, save-as)

Week 2: Ethical Behaviour:

6 Paramitas – 2 Ethical Behaviour (right-click, save-as)

Week 3: Patience or Forbearance:

6 Paramitas – 3 Patience or Forbearance (right-click, save-as)

Week 4: Joyous Effort

6 Paramitas – 4 Joyous Effort (right-click, save-as)

(a little departure from ‘straight Buddhist teaching this week)

Week 5: Meditation 

Don’t forget to come for soup at 6:45PM!

6 Paramitas – 5 Concentration – Dhyana (right-click, save-as)

Week 6: Wisdom (right-click, save-as)

Don’t forget to come for soup at 6:45PM!

6 Paramitas – 6 Wisdom – Prajna

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Temple Member honoured

Sunday, January 26, 2014
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On Saturday evening, January 25th, Temple member Rocky Oishi was honoured with an Award of Recognition by the Consul General of Japan for his work on behalf of the Japanese Community, both locally, and even within the world (ask him about his trips to Kenya to assist in clean water projects).

The event took place as part of the Calgary Japanese Community Association New Year dinner event.

Our Temple has Gratitude for the many people who assist in allowing us to function, in large & small ways, once or for many years.

Rocky has been a long-time Temple supporter and it is appropriate that we also communicate our Gratitude to him at the time of this Recognition of his efforts. (although he prefers to mention the people that helped *him* in his efforts). 

He truly personifies the Buddha’s teachings in action.

Congratulations Rocky!

 (Rocky on the right with the Japanese Consul General)

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