Posts By: Susan

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

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

Fall Ikebana Class

September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; and November 13 Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons at the Calgary Buddhist Temple from 1:30pm – 4:00pm The 5 classes are a series and the cost is $225 total including flower material and instruction for

Obon & Cemetery Visits

Obon (お盆) or just Bon (盆) is a special time to honor and remember one’s ancestors including visiting their gravesites during the Obon season.  The following is the Calgary Buddhist Temple schedule:  Saturday, July 16: Mountain View Cemetery – 9:00 am Strathmore Cemetery – 10:30

Study Session

Dear Dharma Friends, I hope this finds you well and healthy. The sessions on Saturday, June 11th will begin at 10:30 am and will end at 12:00 pm 10:30 – 20 minute meditation 10:50 – 10 minute chanting 11:00 – Study session 11:55 – End