Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Casino Volunteers

Sunday, January 16, 2022
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Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15, 2022

Cash Casino 4040 Blackfoot Trail SE

It has been 2 and a half years since our last casino and the AGLC has assigned our casino dates as noted above. It feels almost reckless to try to organize an event in these times of surging Covid case numbers, but we must prepare and hope that the worst has passed by June. So, I am recruiting casino volunteers.  If our casino dates are changed for any reason, I will reconfirm with everyone who has signed up.

All Calgary casino facilities require patrons to show proof of vax/neg test and require everyone to be masked.

The funds we received from previous casinos have been vital to our temple during this pandemic, they have allowed us to continue to offer services and Sanga engagement during these months of restricted social gatherings and seemingly continual isolation. They help us “keep the lights on”.

To volunteer for these casino dates, please go to:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4eadaa28a46-casino4 

In gassho,

Jean Masuda, Casino Volunteer Coordinator,

j.masuda95@gmail.com

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Sunday Services – In-Person & Online

Saturday, January 15, 2022
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We are pleased to be able to provide a hybrid service with in-person and online live-streaming available. Both start at 10:00am (MST) with EVERYONE welcome however, please do NOT attend in-person if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms. 

ONLINE live-streaming is from our Facebook group Calgary Buddhist Temple, and the relevant sections from our service book can be found here approximately one day prior:

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2022 CBT Membership

Sunday, January 02, 2022
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Happy New Year. Hopefully 2022 will be a better year than 2020/2021 and we can get closer to the way things were before the pandemic.

Each year we ask that you consider becoming a friend, a member, of the Calgary Buddhist Temple and join us in the preservation of its success. The success of the Temple is reflected in the ability to manage monetary commitments but more importantly in the ability for us to unite as a Sangha in the shared interest of spreading the dharma.

We are truly grateful for your continued friendship as a member of the Calgary Buddhist Temple and may we all continue to be guided by the light of the Dharma. If you require any further information, one of the board of directors or sensei’s of the Temple would be happy to answer your questions. 

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JSBTC Japan Tour in 2023

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022 at 12pm Pacific; 1pm Mountain; 2pm Central; 3pm Eastern

Everyone is welcome to attend this online presentation on the JSBTC (Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada) Japan Tour in 2023 hosted by the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement.  The tour will be from May 7-12, 2023 and the occasion is to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s 850th Birth Anniversary as well as the Jodo Shinshu 800th Foundation Anniversary Kyosan Hoyo in addition to the 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention – all in Kyoto, Japan!

Please register for this online Japan Tour presentation which will include time for questions and answers.  Register for the presentation at:  https://bit.ly/JSBTC-Japan2023 and visit http://canada.kiecan.com/jsbtc/ for more information on the tour although some details are being finalized and are subject to change.

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Cyber Safe – Are you and your family cyber safe?

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Sunday, January 30th, 2022 @ 1pm mountain time

The internet and social media has become an amazing tool for connecting and educating, but with limited regulation, there is potential for privacy issues, bullying and criminal activity. Everyone is welcome to join the Calgary Buddhist Temple – Sangha Engagement for this 90 minute workshop, Cyber Safe, which will be composed of a presentation by Michael Kim of the Youthlink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre and will provide tools to keep your family safe online.  You may even learn how to better protect yourself when connecting to public networks or sharing personal information on the internet!

Presentation Highlights

  • Social media can be a great place to connect with friends and family from all over the world. While these platforms can be used for positive relationships, bullying, online predators, and FOMO (fear of missing out) can all have an affect on young people’s mental health.
  • Did you know public WIFI networks can be an online hacker’s paradise? We share tips and tricks for keeping you and your family safe while browsing the internet or using a smart device.
  • We have insider intel from the Calgary Police Service Cyber Crimes Unit. We share top cases from the unit and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

For adults and youth 12 years and older. Designed for parents/guardians as well as youth mentors/supporters. This Youthlink presentation is proudly sponsored by the Calgary Police Youth Foundation who support educational opportunities to keep our kids and community safe.

REGISTER TODAY to attend this free virtual presentation which is open to the public! 

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