Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Hamamatsuri – Sunday, April 6

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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According to our tradition, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, was born in Lumbini Garden in Nepal on April 8, 566 B.C. He was born the son of King Suddohana and Queen Maya. There are many flowery descriptions of the scene at his birth, including celestial birds singing beautiful songs, beautiful flowers, and a sweet gentle rain bathing the baby Buddha.  We will recognize Hanamatsuri on Sunday, April 6 along with the monthly Shotsuki/memorial service for those who passed in the month of April.  Everyone is welcome.

There will be a meal after service in celebration of Buddha’s birth and the Hanamatsuri toban group would like to invite you to contribute by volunteering to bring something – please visit SIGNUP.

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April Lecture Series – Moral Conduct

Friday, March 14, 2025
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We are grateful to have Robert Sensei lead a lecture series in April: Exploring the Buddhist view of Moral Conduct by referencing Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood from the Eightfold Path as a guide. This will be held on Tuesdays: April 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and everyone is welcome!

April 8th – Right Speech

April 15th – Right Action

April 22nd – Right Livelihood

Attending in-person is encouraged and if wanting to attend online, please register (required) for the Zoom invitation with the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jzsnBOtyRr6FLhCSv7lXIg

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Meditation Retreat

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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This half-day meditation retreat will be at the temple on Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm with the doors to the temple opening at 8:40 am.  

There is no cost to the Half-Day Retreat but a small donation is always appreciated to support the temple.

Please register to attend:  signup

 

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Spring Ikebana Class

Friday, February 21, 2025
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March 8, 22, April 5 and 19, May 3 || 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

The 5 classes are a series and the cost is $250 total including flower material and instruction for Temple members or $300 for non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

Students must supply their own containers (please ask Rika for a suitable size and shape), scissors and kenzan (frog). Contact Rika if you need help selecting your items but these are not supplied as part of the lesson. Rika Saruwatari trained under Ms. Takako Yokoyama, and became a certified Shihan (teacher) in 2012.

Rika’s contact info koufuikebana@gmail.com or call 403-701-0390

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Learn About the Temple

Friday, February 21, 2025
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Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, April 13 and begin shortly after service. We will go over the temple finances, talk about events/highlights of the past year, discuss and vote on key issues and elect a new Board of Directors.

The meeting doesn’t take long and attending the AGM is a good way to become more familiar with how the temple is run and ask any questions or voice concerns. 

Please let us know if you have any questions or are interested in becoming a board member.

A Zoom meeting will be set up for those who wish to attend online. Further details on this will follow.

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Japanese Calligraphy

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Would you like to experience Japanese calligraphy, and try for yourself this popular and beautiful part of Japanese art and culture? The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop on Sunday, March 23 from 2-4:00pm with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor, Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks.

After learning the basics and how to use the tools, you will have a chance to practise, by using an example, and you get to take your piece home with you too!

All materials will be included, and registration opens on Feb 1 at a cost of $10.00/person + small processing fee.  Space is limited so don’t miss out! We look forward to your participation.

To signup, go to https://bit.ly/Sangha-Calligraphy

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

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