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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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Being Buddhist During Challenging Times

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Join the Sangha on Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at 1pm Mountain as we begin the New Year reflecting on challenges and perceptions.  We are honored to have retired Sensei James Martin provide a Buddhist’s point-of-view on relatable current event matters such as living in the time of COVID and vaccination: Where does ‘your freedom’ end and ‘my freedom’ begin? 

Everyone is welcome to attend this free, online presentation by registering at:  https://bit.ly/buddhist-16Jan22

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Gochisosama: Memories of Home

Tuesday, November 09, 2021
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1st print of Gochisosama Memories of Home has SOLD OUT!!

We are doing a 2nd print so place your order for your holiday gift giving!

The book took over two years to compile and contains 270 pages with full colour section dividers and coil binding There are recipes from members and friends and photos illustrating nearly 70 years of Temple history.  Recipes from the Chicken Teriyaki Dinners and Japanese New Year’s Day food “Osechi Ryori” are also featured.
Order by contacting: cbtcookbook@gmail.com

Use subject line cookbook order and please provide:

  • Name
  • Telephone number(s)
  • Number of copies
  • Method of payment:
  • If you would like it shipped (by mail), please also provide your mailing address including postal code (shipping cost outside of Calgary will generally be around $18 – $20).
  • Pick up arrangements will be made for residents of Calgary by reply email.
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