Both the Higanye Service and the JSBTCWF Dana Day will be held on Sunday, March 19. Higan means ‘reaching the other shore of (awakening)’. It is a service of reflection and renewal. Traditionally held on or near the equinox when day and night are of
June 17-24, 2017 (8 days, 7 nights) Join a guided tour of the highlights of the San Francisco Bay area. Our week will include accommodation at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley and visits to the Jodo Shinshu Temples in Berkeley, San Jose and San
Interfaith Harmony week began in Calgary with the gift of words at the launch on February 1 at City Hall. Thank you to Sensei Ken for representing the temple and Buddhism! Please view this wonderful video which captures the essence of the evening.
Join us for dinner and a fun family movie night on Friday, Feb 24th! “Kubo and the Two Strings” has been critically acclaimed for it’s animation and story line that will appeal to all ages. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Udon noodle dinner will
Interested in Buddhism and how it can be a part of your daily life? Then join us on Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm as the fundamentals of Buddhism will be introduced and discussed.
There will be 8 consecutive sessions beginning February 9 through March 23,
To all the Selfless and Dedicated Casino Volunteers:
I apologize for my tardiness. The casino was over 6 months ago! But, this gives me opportunity to wish each of you a Happy New Year and I can also report the results of your volunteering. The
On Thursday, January 26, four Sikh priests will be joining our 7:30pm service. They will give a short talk about Sikhism and share their faith/practice through scriptural music and songs. Please come and join us!
Five classes are being offered by Rika Saruwatari. Classes are open to the public and will be held Saturday mornings 10:00 am -12:00 noon on April 29 May 13 & 27 and June 10 & 24 at the temple.
Cost is $175 including tax
Students
Thursday, January 19, 7:30 pm
As many of you know, the ongoing war in Syria is destroying lives and families and shows little hope of ending in the near future.
Refugees from all walks of life have had to escape this conflict, often with little
A reminder that Saturday, December 31 is New Year’s Eve – Joya-e. The last day of the year is an opportunity to reflect upon the past year in preparation for the coming new year. It is a time to think about the interdependency of all