Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Sunday Services In-Person and Online

Friday, May 02, 2025
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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:

NOTE: Temple closed from Aug 4 to Sep 6

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Wrap It Up – Furoshiki

Monday, October 06, 2025
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On Sunday, Nov 16 at the Temple from 2-4:00pm.  Furoshiki (風呂敷) are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths traditionally used to wrap and/or to transport goods like gifts, bento boxes, wine or even sake bottles. Furoshiki has become very popular as a simple handbag, grocery bag, and especially as an eco-friendly, art of reusable gift wrapping.

Sangha Engagement is pleased to offer this workshop taught by Noriko of Nano Kimono (www.nanaokimono.com) which is a Japanese lifestyle shop in Kensington.

Cost of the workshop is $20/person which includes a furoshiki for each participant along with green tea and light refreshment. Registration is limited to the first 10 that signup and pay. 

Register at:  https://bit.ly/CBT-wrapit

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Kokoro No Taiko (“Taiko of the Heart”)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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11:00am-12:00pm – Drum with all your heart with the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha who are honored to have the renown group, Midnight Taiko Kai, hold a 1 hour introductory workshop at the Temple. Come and engage with the members of Midnight and the Sangha, gain an overview of the history of Taiko, learn about the different Taiko drums used in an ensemble, and let loose.

No experience necessary – just dress comfortably and be prepared to enjoy a fun, high energy drumming session.

Cost is $20.00/person (minimum age is 12) – space is limited and if full, there is a possibility of a second intro session in the afternoon on the same day based on Waitlist.

Click here to Register

This thrilling workshop is open to the public and we gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor, Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks.

You’ll be learning the basics and how to use the tools, and you will have a chance to practice, by using an example, and you get to take your piece home with you too! 

Rather than “思“ or compassion, the letter or piece we’ll be making in this session that people will practice will be “平和“ or “heiwa” or peace.

All materials will be included at a cost of $12.00/person.  Space is limited so don’t miss out! We look forward to your participation.

Here’s the link to register or go to https://bit.ly/Sangha-Calligraphy2

 

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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Temple Fundraising

Friday, September 19, 2025
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Reminder that there are several opportunities to help fundraise for the Temple.

Apple Pie Making

Please join us on Friday, September 26th from 9:00am to 3:00 pm as we get together to make some apple pies. Our frozen apple pies have been a hit in the past and we’d like to make many more for sale in conjunction with our Chow Mein Supper on October 25th.

We require 15 volunteers to help make these pies. Peeling, kneading, rolling; we are hoping with your help we can make many pies. Please bring with you peelers or pairing knives, rolling pins, cutting boards, and aprons. Also, lunch will be served.

SignUp Today!

Chow Mein Dinner (poster)

It is almost time for our much anticipated yearly Chow Mein Dinner, created by our very own Sangha members.

Date:  Saturday, October 25

Time:  3pm-6pm

Location:  PICK UP ONLY at the Calgary Buddhist Temple

Cost:  $20 per person

For tickets, please email calgarytemplevolunteer@gmail.com

  • Veggie Chopping Friday October 24 at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!
  • Chow Mein Take Out Dinner volunteers needed Saturday October 25 at 12noon at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!

Everything Japanese Donation

If you have any Japanese items that you would like to donate to the Temple to support fundraising, please email mhkuta@outlook.com

 

 

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Be in the Fold (origami)

Monday, September 15, 2025
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We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.  Supplies will be provided.

Dharma School (kids) session will begin around 10:45am and adult session at 11:30am. No registration required for this workshop but there is a suggested fee/donation of $5 per person.

This is open to everyone!  Come for fun with origami and card making!

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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Upcoming Lecture Series…

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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will be on the chant Shoshinge (Hymn of True Entrusting Heart).  Shoshinge is the central chanting ritual in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, composed by the founder Shinran Shonin (1173-1263).  Shinran ShoninIt expresses the essence of Shinran’s understanding of the Pure Land Path and the Nembutsu (Namo Amida Butsu). These lectures are on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:00pm at the Temple.

September:

Lecture 1 – Introduction to Shoshinge (Sep 9)

Lecture 2 – Amida Buddha’s Vow (Sep 16)

Lecture 3 – Great Compassion (Sep 23)

November – Studying Shoshinge:

Lecture 4 – Nov 11 

Lecture 5 – Nov 18

Lecture 6 – Nov 23

 

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