Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Tuesday, September 23, 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? On Sunday, Oct 26, the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy workshop with a fully qualified Master Calligraphy Instructor, Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks.

You’ll be learning the basics and how to use the tools, and you will have a chance to practice, by using an example, and you get to take your piece home with you too! 

Rather than “思“ or compassion, the letter or piece we’ll be making in this session that people will practice will be “平和“ or “heiwa” or peace.

All materials will be included at a cost of $12.00/person.  Space is limited so don’t miss out! We look forward to your participation.

Here’s the link to register or go to https://bit.ly/Sangha-Calligraphy2

 

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

Temple Fundraising

Friday, September 19, 2025
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Reminder that there are several opportunities to help fundraise for the Temple.

Apple Pie Making

Please join us on Friday, September 26th from 9:00am to 3:00 pm as we get together to make some apple pies. Our frozen apple pies have been a hit in the past and we’d like to make many more for sale in conjunction with our Chow Mein Supper on October 25th.

We require 15 volunteers to help make these pies. Peeling, kneading, rolling; we are hoping with your help we can make many pies. Please bring with you peelers or pairing knives, rolling pins, cutting boards, and aprons. Also, lunch will be served.

SignUp Today!

Chow Mein Dinner (poster)

It is almost time for our much anticipated yearly Chow Mein Dinner, created by our very own Sangha members.

Date:  Saturday, October 25

Time:  3pm-6pm

Location:  PICK UP ONLY at the Calgary Buddhist Temple

Cost:  $20 per person

For tickets, please email calgarytemplevolunteer@gmail.com

  • Veggie Chopping Friday October 24 at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!
  • Chow Mein Take Out Dinner volunteers needed Saturday October 25 at 12noon at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!

Everything Japanese Donation

If you have any Japanese items that you would like to donate to the Temple to support fundraising, please email mhkuta@outlook.com

 

 

Be in the Fold (origami)

Monday, September 15, 2025
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We have a special guest instructor, Cheryl Takaoka, who will be coming to the temple to show us how to create origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Using the special paper, we can use the origami pieces to design lovely, personalized cards.  Supplies will be provided.

Dharma School (kids) session will begin around 10:45am and adult session at 11:30am. No registration required for this workshop but there is a suggested fee/donation of $5 per person.

This is open to everyone!  Come for fun with origami and card making!

We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.

Upcoming Lecture Series…

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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will be on the chant Shoshinge (Hymn of True Entrusting Heart).  Shoshinge is the central chanting ritual in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, composed by the founder Shinran Shonin (1173-1263).  Shinran ShoninIt expresses the essence of Shinran’s understanding of the Pure Land Path and the Nembutsu (Namo Amida Butsu). These lectures are on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:00pm at the Temple.

September:

Lecture 1 – Introduction to Shoshinge (Sep 9)

Lecture 2 – Amida Buddha’s Vow (Sep 16)

Lecture 3 – Great Compassion (Sep 23)

November – Studying Shoshinge:

Lecture 4 – Nov 11 

Lecture 5 – Nov 18

Lecture 6 – Nov 23

 

Sunday Sundae for Sensei

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday after service on Sunday, Sep 21 as we show our sincere appreciation to Sensei Robert Gubenco by holding a delightful Sundae Sunday. After service, we’ll have Sensei scooping ice cream and there’ll be fixings to share. Say thank you to Sensei and let him know how much we appreciate his dedication and trusted guidance.  

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the tasty treat.

 

Fundraising – mein making, pies and dinner!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Join Us For Mein Making!

Fall is just around the corner and with Fall comes our annual mein making gathering! This is a time we look forward to every year where the community old and new come together and make a delicious fundraiser. If you have never done it before, don’t worry, we can show you the ropes!

Save The Date:

Dough Making Friday September 5 at 5.30pm at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!

Mein Making Sunday September 7 at 8.30am-2.30pm at CJCA Kitchen. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!

Calling Pie Makers!

After harvesting donated apples in the Fall, we will be organizing a day to make delicious apple pies. The date has yet to be determined, likely the first week in October.

Chow Mein Dinner

It’s nearly here! 

Save The Date:

Veggie Chopping Friday October 24 at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!

Chow Mein Take Out Dinner volunteers needed Saturday October 25 at 12noon at the Temple. Please look out for the Sign Up Genius!