Posts Categorized: Local

Thank You Very Mochi

We are so grateful to be able to hold services again in-person at the Temple.  Your trust, understanding, patience, and continued support, during the repairs to the temple, has been appreciated. To celebrate, the Temple’s Sangha (community) Engagement committee would like to provide a small

Ikebana-Inspired Mother’s Day Arrangement

Create a unique flower arrangement for your mother or someone special! Please join the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement as we learn about Ikebana on Saturday, May 9. We will make a simple, ikebana-inspired arrangement which would be perfect for that special someone! This basic

Spring Ikebana Class

Classes will be held on Saturday afternoons at The Calgary Buddhist Temple from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm.  The 5 classes are a series and the total cost including flower material and instruction is $250 for Temple members and $300 for non-members. No refunds for

2026 Calgary Buddhist Temple Membership

The 2026 Calgary Buddhist Temple membership form is now online. Please consider becoming a member to help support the temple. Membership is required for voting privileges at the temple.Memberships are $150 of which $100 goes to our national organization, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada

Closure Updates

Apr 5/26 Dear Dharma Friends, We hope this finds you well and healthy in the Light of the Dharma. We are writing to provide an update on the closure of the temple to in-person attendance due to several building safety concerns that required immediate attention

Mindful Lego Builders

On Sunday Nov 15, the Dharma Time kids are encouraged to bring something to the temple that they’ve created or made of lego. We’ll set up the lego builds in the hondo to share/display and talk about the creations with the Sangha. A creative way

Let’s Sashiko Together

Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a traditional Japanese decorative and functional embroidery technique that uses simple, repeating running stitches to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Historically, it was practiced by rural communities to repair and strengthen clothing and textiles. Today, sashiko is celebrated as

Selfless Giving

Annually, the Temple puts up a tree at the front of the hondo for the collection of toys as well as items of warm clothing for those less fortunate.  This year, the toys will be going to Baby It’s Cold Outside, and warm clothing to

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