A representative from Alberta Health Services will be doing a presentation about advance care and personal directives. Advance Care Planning is a way to help you think about, talk about and document wishes for health care in the event that you become incapable of consenting
Reminder that this Sunday, April 9 is our Hanamatsuri service at 10:00 am and after service there will be a pot luck luncheon. The toban group will be preparing chow mein and rice, but we will needing some other items. If you would be willing
Hello Calgary Buddhist Temple Friends,
Spring is on its way and so is Hanamatsuri on April 9, 2017. We would like to sell gyozas (potstickers) at Hanamatsuri and will be making them on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:00 am to noon. Join us to
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
Last Sunday, we had an unveiling of a beautiful new scroll of Prince Shotuko, generously donated by Mrs Teruko Ikuta in memory of her husband, Rev S.K. Ikuta. Prince Shotoku, (574 – 622 AD), is legendary in Japanese Buddhism for establishing Buddhist principles and ethics
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