Sangha Engagement
The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is actively involved in hosting workshops, presentations, and events to promote social interaction, learning, and sharing. “Sangha Engagement” is pleased to provide a variety of in-person activities with the intention to keep people engaged and build a sense of “community” or Sangha.
COMING UP:
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CHIGIRI-E |
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm |
Make a chrysanthemum by using a Japanese art form in which the primary technique uses colored paper that is torn to create images. $5/person (registration required) |
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KOKEDAMA |
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 @ 1:30pm |
Meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a centuries-old bonsai-inspired art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil and moss instead of a pot. $25/person (registration required) ADDRESS for this workshop is: 5 – 2501 Alyth Road SE, Calgary |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 @ 11:30am |
Community Outreach – Feels good to do good! Will need 10 volunteers to help provide lunch service – volunteers 18 years of age or older. We leave from the temple after service, around 11:15am, to walk over to the Drop-In Centre together, or meet us there at 11:30am. |
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BE IN THE FOLD (ORIGAMI AND CARD MAKING) |
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:30am |
Learn to create a few 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 session will begin around 10:45am and adult session at 11:30am. No registration required for this workshop but there is a suggested donation of $5/person. |
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JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY |
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 @ 2:00pm |
Experience Japanese Calligraphy at the Temple with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor, Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks. All materials are included for $12/person. |
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INTRODUCTION TO TAIKO DRUMMING (registration link pending) |
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm |
Try something new by learning the basis of Taiko Drumming with Midnight Taiko Kai. There’ll be two, one hour introduction sessions offered – one first one is filled, the second time will open. Cost will be $20/person and registration is limited. No experience required – come for the fun and let loose! |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 @ 11:30am |
Community Outreach – Feels good to do good! Will need 10 volunteers to help provide lunch service – volunteers 18 years of age or older. We leave from the temple after service, around 11:15am, to walk over to the Drop-In Centre together, or meet us there at 11:30am. |
*If you are interested in sharing your background, knowledge or skill with the Temple Sangha, please email CalgaryTempleSangha@gmail.com. Topics vary and the group interests are diverse so please consider volunteering!
