Yearly Archives: 2022

Cook with the Sangha

A fun, relaxed way to learn something new. This will be an in-person cooking demo of several tasty recipes on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at noon at the temple so come on out and join the Sangha as we learn together and enjoy each other’s

Furoshiki Workshop

A more sustainable (and beautiful) way to wrap!  The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is pleased to organize this in-person workshop on Sunday, Jan 29/23 at 1pm which will be held at the Temple and will be taught by a local business, Nanao Kimono (www.nanaokimono.com).

Ikebana Centerpiece Class

Ikebana 2022 Sunday, December 18 from 1:30-4:30pm at the Temple.  The price is $75 and includes flowers and materials.  Students must bring their own container and scissors. If you are interested in this class, please let Rika know before the end of November!  Rika Saruwatari trained under

Meditation and Reflection

An opportunity to gather together for meditation and reflection at the Temple in the Hondo (main hall) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of a month.  Doors will open to the temple at 6:40 pm (20 minutes early). If you are

Community Outreach

Dana - giving without thought of receiving something in return In November, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be giving back to the community which is an important way of showing you care! For more than 60 years, the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) has been more than an emergency shelter. Rooted in community

Dogs and Frogs

Balance The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is proud to host this intriguing online presentation by retired Sensei James Martin on Sunday, Oct 23rd at 1pm mountain time. Our current lifestyle provides us with one of the highest standards of living with few exceptions. We enjoy

Fundraising – Mein Making Sept 2022

Thank you for your continued effort and support for the Calgary Buddhist Temple. We are making Mein (noodles)! These will be sold for those who make chow mein at home, and also will use them at our Annual Chow Mein and Ribs dinner coming up at the end of October. 

Taiko Drumming Workshop

Drum The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is honored that the renowned group, Midnight Taiko Kai, has agreed to hold a workshop for us on Saturday, Oct 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Temple. Come and meet members of Midnight Taiko, gain an overview of the

Mindful Meditation Workshop

Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement for this online mindful workshop on Sept 11th which will be led by Ray Nakano.  This workshop will introduce participants to the mindfulness practice of Thich Nhat Hanh.  In this typical mindfulness meditation session, the program will start with