Mindfully Tending the Flock
An interesting article appears in the Winnipeg Free Press “Faith Page” featuring Sensei Tanis. A wonderful story about her journey with beautiful photos of her.
Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog
Bodhi Day
This is the day that Prince Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment to become the Buddha, the Awakened one. We will be holding our annual service on Sunday, December 8 at 10:00AM. Potluck lunch to follow.
If you’re able to contribute to the potluck, please use this sign up.
Save the Date
for Humanity through a Buddhist Eye: An Exploration of Human Rights
Here is the initial information regarding the Human Rights Conference in Winnipeg, MB (June 12-14, 2020) sponsored by the Living Dharma Centre.
A more detailed poster will be available in December/January once the itinerary and registration process is set. In the meantime, if anyone has questions about the conference, they can forward them to: Brenda Ikuta.
Save the dates to embark on a very exciting opportunity to gather from across Canada and deepen our appreciation of the interdependence and oneness of all life.
Fundraising
In addition to buying Raffle and Football Tickets, we also need as many of you as possible to help SELL them. This is our final fundraising activity for 2019 and really could use everyone’s help to make it a success!
For the Grey Cup pool tickets, the 107th Grey Cup game is Sunday, November 24, 2019; Tickets are $2 each; Contact: Doug Hironaka – doughironaka@gmail.com
Raffle tickets draw date is Sunday, December 8, 2019; Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10; 1st Prize = Apple Watch Series 5, 2nd Prize = Sport Chek Goody Bag with $500 Gift Card, 3rd Prize = Philips Diamond Clean Electric Toothbrush; Contact: Lester Ikuta – ikuta@telus.net
Thank you for your continued participation in making our Temple a place for everyone.
Toy Room
The Calgary Buddhist Temple is a proud partner for the Toy Room program sponsored by the Women’s Centre which makes the holidays brighter for thousands of families in Calgary. Last year, 1,236 women and 2,628 children received gifts thanks to the generosity of community partners for the Toy Room.
We have setup a gift wrapped box just inside the Hondo (Main Hall) doors to receive toys for the program. The toys are required to be new and unused for the success of the program. We will be collecting unwrapped toys up to and including December 8, 2019. The program is especially in need of toys for ages 8 to 18 years.
Holiday Centerpiece
Ikebana Class on Sat. December 21 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at The Calgary Buddhist Temple.
Price is $70 including flowers and materials. Students must bring their own container and scissors.
Contact for more information and to register: rikaandshiro@gmail .com