Posts Categorized: Sangha Engagement

Futomaki Workshop

Come join the Sangha at the Temple on Saturday, May 27th at 2pm for a demonstration on how to make Futomaki which is a rolled sushi characterized by its large size and filled with a number of different ingredients. You’ll learn about the types of

Cook with the Sangha

A fun, relaxed way to learn something new. This will be an in-person cooking demo of several tasty recipes on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at noon at the temple so come on out and join the Sangha as we learn together and enjoy each other’s

Furoshiki Workshop

A more sustainable (and beautiful) way to wrap!  The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is pleased to organize this in-person workshop on Sunday, Jan 29/23 at 1pm which will be held at the Temple and will be taught by a local business, Nanao Kimono (www.nanaokimono.com).

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

Taiko Drumming Workshop

Drum 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

Awakening to the Climate Crisis

Sunday, June 5th, 2022 @ 1pm Mountain The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is honored to host an encore online presentation with Ray Nakano who will talk about what he has learned as a climate activist, and what you can do about the greatest crisis

Our Gratitude to Breath

Sunday, May 15th, 2022 @ 1pm MDT – Presenter:  Sensei Tanis Moore Join the Sangha for this 90 minute online workshop with Sensei Tanis Moore of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple.  Breath: Our connection to life – Breathing in, breathing out, this repeated about 25,000 times

Inspirational JS Buddhist Women

Picture of Eshinni and Kakushinni Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 @ 7pm Mountain A one hour presentation on a few of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Women who have inspired others.  The presentation will also look at the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Women’s Federation (JSBTC WF) and the Calgary Buddhist