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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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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KOKORO NO TAIKO (“Taiko of the Heart”) |
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11am-12pm |
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. Cost is $20.00/person (minimum age is 12) – space is limited. No experience necessary – just dress comfortably and be prepared to enjoy a fun, high energy drumming session. |
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WRAP IT UP – FUROSHIKI |
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 2:00-4:00pm |
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. This workshop will be taught by Noriko of Nano Kimono (www.nanaokimono.com). Cost of the workshop is $20/person which includes a furoshiki for each participant along with green tea and light refreshment. |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 @ 11:30am |
Community Outreach – Feels good to do good! Will need 9 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!
