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Temple Closure

Monday, March 16, 2020
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Dear Dharma Friends,

With the recent advisement from the Alberta Chief Medical Officer and in consideration of the health and well-being of our community the Calgary Buddhist Temple has suspended all activities at the Temple until further notice.

The suspension of activities includes Sunday Service, Thursday Service, and Wednesday Meditation effective immediately.

We have also contacted the Shambhala Meditation Group, Kota Yoga, and Nosco Yoga to suspend their activities at the Temple until further notice.

Sensei Robert Gubenco will remain available for urgent religious services and we are looking into providing a Live Streaming Temple Service in the future.

Gassho (with palms together),

Namo Amida Butsu,

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Nunoda : Ghostown Exhibition – Cancelled

Sunday, March 08, 2020
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March 13/20: TOUR CANCELLED!

Join us for a tour of Steven Nunoda:Ghostown Exhibition 

When: Sunday March 15, 1pm

Where: Military Museum, Founders Gallery 4520 Crowchild Trail SW

Meeting point: Front entrance

Special Rate: Adult $10; Seniors 65+, students, youth (7-17yrs) $5; Family $30; Children (Under 7) Free (Everyone will pay for their own admission at the time of entrance)

 

Signup at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4fabaf28a3f94-cbttour

Last minute attendees also welcome.

This solo exhibition is based on Nunoda’s research into Japanese-Canadian internment during World War II, addressing social, familial and personal fallout. Comprising a large-scale sculptural installation, Nunoda explores questions of culture, memory and community. https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/the-founders-gallery/exhibits

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Ikebana Classes – Cancelled

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Cancelled due to COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as it’s safe to do so.

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(JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT)
Saturday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
April 11, April 25, May 16, May 30, June 13
Location: Calgary Buddhist Temple

Five classes are being offered by Rika Saruwatari who was trained under Ms. Takako Yokoyama. Rika became a certified shihan (teacher) in 2012.

Cost is $45 per classes include flower materials, instruction fee and taxes. Non-member price: $50 per class.  *No refunds for missed lessons

Students must supply their own containers (ask Rika for suitable size and shape), scissors and kenzan (frog). Ask Rika if you need help selecting your items.

Contact Rika at rikaandshiro@gmail.com or call 403-701-0390 with questions or to register.

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Getting to the Bottom of It – Postponed

Sunday, February 16, 2020
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March 8: WORKSHOP POSTPONED

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in women can cause multiple symptoms, which may include pain, pressure, or lack of bowel and bladder control. This one hour workshop on March 8th at 11:15am has been made available for the Ladies of the Calgary Buddhist Temple and their guests so if you have some of these symptoms or just have a curiosity, please come and engage and have a listen.

By speaker request, all donations made at this workshop will be directed to a family or women’s charity and we will proudly be supporting the Women’s Centre of Calgary.

Pre-register (ladies only) at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0849a5a82fa3f49-getting1

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