Posts Categorized: Special Event

Chow Mein & Ribs Dinner

Join us for our annual Chow Mein & Ribs Dinner on Saturday, November 7! While picking up your dinner: Stop by the Baking Table and pickup some dessert. Visit the Everything Japanese Corner to check out Japanese vintage & household items – dishes, ceramics, art,

Movie Matinee – Rental Family

Saturday, Sep 27 at 2:00pm The Calgary Buddhist Temple is proud to hold this movie matinee at the Temple. Set in Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser), who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental

Minister Appreciation

The Calgary Buddhist Temple is fortunate to have a kind, dedicated and inspiring minister, Sensei Robert Gubenco. After service on Sunday, Sep 20, let’s show our appreciation to Sensei by enjoying a sweet treat.  Everyone is welcome to shake his hand and let him know how

Movie Matinee – Rental Family

Saturday, Sep 27 at 2:00pm September is Japanese Heritage Month and as such, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is proud to hold a movie matinee at the Temple. Set in Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser), who struggles to find purpose

Chow Mein Supper

Our popular and much anticipated Chow Mein Supper held on October 25 was SOLD OUT and a huge success because of you!  Thank you to all the people who supported the Temple by purchasing tickets and to all the wonderful volunteers.  Without your kindness and

Hamamatsuri – Sunday, April 6

According to our tradition, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, was born in Lumbini Garden in Nepal on April 8, 566 B.C. He was born the son of King Suddohana and Queen Maya. There are many flowery descriptions of the scene at his birth, including celestial birds

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,

Mochi Come My Way

On Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 after service, everyone is invited to join the sangha and the Dharma Time class as we use the modern method (mochi machines) to make the mochi and shape it with our own hands. Or, you are welcome to have tea

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