Yearly Archives: 2025

Kokedama

picture of moss ball Kokedama (苔玉), 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. Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement on Saturday, Sept 20 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to learn the tips and tricks

Chigiri-e Workshop

Chigiri-e - Chrysanthemum On Sunday, Sep 14 starting at 2:00pm, the Calgary Buddhist Temple is honored to have Fujiko Vrba lead this interesting workshop. Chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) is a Japanese art form in which the primary technique uses colored paper that is torn to create images and is often referred

Sunday, June 15 – Temple Closed

Reminder Reminder that the Temple will NOT be open on Sunday, June 15 so no Meditation nor Service due to the Family Picnic at Edworthy Park (site #4) starting at 11am.  Hope to see you at the picnic – fun for all ages!

Obon Odori Practices

On Sunday, July 6 and Sunday, July 20 after service in the lower level Join the Sangha and participate in the custom of honoring our ancestors by learning/practicing Bon Odori (Japanese folk dancing) which involves repetitive movements that are easy and simple for everyone to

Make a Japanese Wind Chime

Everyone is invited to take part in this fun activity that is popular in Japan – make a wind chime!  Join the Sangha and use special POSCA pens to create or design your own personalized glass wind chime on Sunday, June 22 between 11:30am-1:30pm Make

Spring Fundraising Events!

1. Reverse Garage Sale Spring cleaning? Support your Temple while decluttering your home.How: Hold a garage sale, sell your unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace, or do a bottle drive on your own time. Then donate the proceeds to the Temple.When: On your own time during

The War Between Us

Movie starts at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 25 at the Temple (658 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB). The Calgary Buddhist Temple is honored to present a special screening of The War Between Us, a thought-provoking film that follows the journey of a Japanese-Canadian family who

Summer Ikebana Class

May 24, June 7 and 21, July 5 and 26 || 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm at the Calgary Buddhist Temple. The 5 classes are a series and the total cost including flower material and instruction, is $250 for Temple members and $300 for non-members.

Gyoza Making / Fundraiser

Our first fundraising event of 2025 will be on Saturday, May 3rd from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Temple. Please join us for a morning of laughter, stories and dumpling folding at our annual gyoza making event. Together, we finely chop and create delicious gyoza to sell