Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Fall Ikebana Classes

Thursday, July 20, 2023
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October 22 , November 5 and 19, December 3 from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

The 4 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 ask Rika fora suitable size and shape), scissors and 2 kenzan (frogs). 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 became a certified Shihan (teacher) in 2012.

Rika’s contact info:  rikaandshiro@gmail.com or call 403-701-0390

Classes will be at The Calgary Buddhist Temple.

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Family Picnic – Sunday June 18

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Everyone is welcome to attend the Family (Father’s Day) Picnic on Sunday, June 18 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Edworthy Park – site#2.  Note that there will be NO meditation nor Sunday Service this day at the Temple.

It has been a few years since we’ve been able to hold this event so it’ll be great to get together again for a picnic with family and friends.  A short service is typically held at 11:30 am then join us for some games, camaraderie and of course, sunshine. Pack a lunch and be ready to share as it usually ends up being a potluck affair.

Hope to have many people come out and enjoy time together – rain or shine.

 

 

 

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Gyoza Making Fundraiser

Sunday, May 21, 2023
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The Temple is organizing a fundraising event on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 am to noon creating delicious handmade gyoza which will then be frozen and sold in bags of a dozen.  We would like to ask for volunteers to help make these gyoza and support this fundraiser for the temple!  This is a great opportunity to learn how to make gyoza plus spend time getting to know fellow sangha members.

SIGN UP HERE

As always, thank you for your support.

The Temple Fundraising Committee

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Keirokai – Senior Appreciation Day

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
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On Sunday, May 28, please join us to celebrate Keirokai, Senior Appreciation Day following the Gotanye/Shinran Shonin birth service. Keirokai is a yearly event honoring our dedicated senior members. 

After service there will be a lunch to give us an opportunity to show our appreciation. The organizing Toban group will be serving a curry and rice lunch (plus cake for dessert). All are welcome to join the luncheon! 

They are asking for some additional dishes to supplement the meal. Click on the link to see the Keirokai signup sheet:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EADAA28A46-keirokai

Thank you.

Keirokai Toban

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Half Day Meditation Retreat

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Half Day Meditation Retreat on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The retreat will be limited to 20 people.

Retreat to include:

Meditation – sitting, walking, and guided body scan

Loving-Kindness (Metta) meditation

Naikan Reflection

Sutra Tracing

Mindful eating – vegetarian soup for lunch

 

There is no cost to the Half Day Retreat but a small donation is always appreciated to support the temple. Please click Half Day Retreat SignUp to register for the retreat.

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