Calgary Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) Temple

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The 2010 Alberta Buddhist Conference (ABC) and 750^th Memorial for Shinran Shonin will be held in Calgary on Oct 29 to 31. Registration is required.

^Updated In conjunction with the weekend conference & memorial, is the Buddhist Film Series Oct 28 to 31. This is FREE at the Calgary Public Library downtown and is open to the public!

^Promote! We are asking everyone to help promote the Film Series by printing off this pdf version of the Poster and be kind enough to post it places where it will be seen (bookstores, coffee houses, workplaces, community bulletin boards, etc). Let's work together and get the word out about this exciting event!

Introduction to Buddhism The next session is scheduled for Sunday, Sep 12 at 1:00pm. This is open to the public and great for those interested in finding out more about our Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism.

On September 19, bring your children to temple for our first Dharma School of the year. This will be a time for parents to meet each other, learn about what Dharma School does, if you are new, and to make suggestions about the content and activities.

Sarana Affirmation Ceremony - Oct 31 @ 9:30am. Pre-registration required and small fee applies.

Support the Temple by Stepping Up Mt. Kilimanjaro! Intrepid Sangha member, Trudy Gahlinger will be hiking Mount Kilimanjaro from Sept 18-25, and she wants to carry the Sangha with her. Every step you sponsor will be a donation to our Temple! More information can be found in our News section.

Interested in Making a Joyful Noise? Singing is a fun form of 'harmony' - for more information, please check-out our News section. Everyone is welcome!

Sept-Oct Temple Newsletter

World Buddhist Women's Convention & Shinran 750^th Memorial in Japan, 2011! Join the Canadian delegation (men and women alike) for an unforgettable trip to Japan with optional excursions and sightseeing available. For registration and travel information, please go to www.kiecan.com/toronto/750.

Feel great about raising funds while you shop! The Calgary Chapter of the Women's Federation have gift cards for sale: ^Update Superstore, Cineplex Odeon, Starbucks, Shopper's Drug Mart, M&M Meat Shops, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Canadian Tire, Shell, and Esso (various denominations). First come first serve! Email to arrange to pick up yours or for more information.

Merchandise available for purchase at the Temple!

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Address for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:

    207 - 6th Street N.E.
     Calgary, Alberta CANADA
     T2E 3Y1              Telephone: 1-403-263-5723

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The Calgary Buddhist Temple

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Vision - To set in motion a way of living, learning and teaching a life of joy and gratitude through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

Mission - To develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of Shin Buddhism by:

Offering regular Temple services, Dharma school and study groups
Celebrating Buddhist ceremonies and established traditions
Sharing a dynamic resource centre for Buddhist study for all ages
Skillfully applying Buddhist teachings within the Sangha and community at large.

Key Values – Compassion, Gratitude, Transformation, Wisdom & Community.

Word Power...

Jodo Shinshu

Branch of Pure Land Buddhism founded by Shinran Shonin. Also know as Shin Buddhism.

Who is Amida Buddha?
Amida Buddha (in Sanskrit: Amitabha) is the Buddha of Immeasurable Light. This buddha is described in the central texts of Pure Land Bud-dhism: the Larger Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, the Smaller Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, and the Meditation Sutra.

The central story tells of the Bodhisattva Dharmakara, who became Amida Buddha, and his vow to delay his own ultimate enlightenment until all sentient beings have achieved enlightenment.

Shotsuki-Hoyo / Shotsuki

Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose anniversary of death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma essence."

More Terminology...

Messages to the Sangha/Community...

Sept-Oct Message from James Sensei "Recently, as a representative for Canada, ..." Read more

Socho Fujikawa's September 2010 message - "Asking a question is of momentary embarrassment. Not asking is a lifetime shame..." Read more

January 16, 2012 will mark the 750th anniversary of the passing of our Founder, Shinran Shonin. To commemorate this occasion, his Eminence, Monshu Koshin Ohtani sends a video message to Canadians.

Did you know?

That the Calgary Buddhist Temple runs a Dharma School program for children? Running this school is only possible with your generous donation.