Posts By: Susan

Japanese Calligraphy

Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop on Sunday, March 23 from 2-4:00pm with a fully qualified Master

Udon and a Matinee

On Sunday, Feb 16 starting around 11:30am:  Noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and udon is a thick noodle leaning closer to a “mochi-mochi” or chewy and glutinous texture. There are a variety of ways it is prepared and served but its simplest form,

Buddhism 101

scheduled to be held on Tuesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Temple.

Mindful Giving

From Sunday, Nov 17 to Sunday, Dec 15, the Calgary Buddhist Temple is proud to be collecting new, unwrapped toy/gift donations for children ages 0-17 AND collecting new or gently used winter items for all age groups. A holiday tree is set up at the

Meditation Retreat

The Calgary Buddhist Temple will be holding a Half Day Meditation Retreat on Saturday, Nov 2 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. The retreat will be limited to 20 people. Doors to the temple will open at 8:40 am and the retreat will start at

Get your rice on!

Bowls of Rice Plan to attend a fun rice workshop to be held at the Temple on Sunday, Nov 17 starting around 11:15am/after service. Come learn about the importance of this staple and the differences between some of the different varieties. Then we’ll show you different ways rice

Obon Schedule (join us!)

The Calgary Obon Service will be held at the Temple on Sunday, July 28 at 3:00pm. Obon is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have passed before us. Cemetery and columbarium schedule is: Saturday, July 27 – Mountain View 9:00am; Strathmore 10:30am; Nokotsudo/Columbarium 12:15pm

CANCELLED – Family Picnic – June 16

June 16 @ 11:00am – Due to weather conditions, the Family Picnic scheduled for today has been cancelled.  Sorry for any inconvenience but please enjoy the day! ============== Singles, couples, and families (all ages) are welcome to attend the Calgary Buddhist Temple’s Annual Family Picnic

Gyoza Making – Fundraiser

We are looking for volunteers for our first fundraising event of the year. Date & Time: May 11, 2024, 8:30-12:30pm Location: Calgary Buddhist Temple Please keep in mind that this is a working event and not a cooking class. ‘Ginsu’ knife skills and having the