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Once again the temple will collect donated items to assist the Women’s Centre in providing some cheer to those that would appreciate a little extra help at this time of year.
Donations can be made through the temple only up until December 17 so don’t delay!
Follow the link to the website for suggestions if you are wondering what to gift: Women’s Centre
Thank you!
All items can be placed on the table in the lower level!
Please join the Calgary Buddhist Temple on Sunday, December 10 in recognition of Bodhi Day. There will be a service and pot-luck meal afterwards.
December 8 marks the official day many Buddhists the world over celebrate as Bodhi Day. It is the day when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and became the Buddha, the “Awakened One.”
The Buddha’s enlightenment has for over 2,500 years been the central event as well as being the vision and underlying motivation of all Buddhist teachings.
Bodhi Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our dedication to the principles of wisdom, compassion and kindness — the distinguishing features of the Buddhist worldview.
On November 28, 2017, millions of Canadians will be celebrating GivingTuesday – a day dedicated to giving back! In honour of GivingTuesday’s 5th year in Canada, we are giving you a chance to WIN a $5,000 donation for your favourite charity! To enter for your chance to win, all you need to do is tell CanadaHelps what you plan to do this GivingTuesday: volunteer, donate, fundraise or spread the word.
The Calgary Buddhist Temple is one of the deserving charities listed on CanadaHelps so hurry and enter now! The contest closes on GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017.
| What is GivingTuesday? |
| Happening right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. This is the 5th year that Canadian charities, businesses, and individuals will join together to make a difference in their communities, in Canada, and globally! |
Looking forward to Grey Cup night? Have more fun watching the game at the Temple on Sunday, Nov 26th from 3:30 pm. Bring your comfy lawn chair and BYOB. Pull tickets will be available to add to the fun and special homemade chili will be served!
We’d like to know how many are coming so please RSVP on SignUpGenius.
Guest speaker, Jeff Wilson, was an engaging speaker at the Temple on Thursday, Nov 2 at the Temple. 
An exploration of how the specific events in the lives of Shinran and Rennyo led them to fashion Buddhist principles of radical welcome, and how this relates to the present world situation of refugees, homelessness, and social instability.
Thank you to Jeff and to everyone who attended!
Dr. Jeff Wilson is a Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies at Renison University College, University of Waterloo. He is the author of “Mindful America” and “Buddhism of the Heart.”
Fall Hiking on Saturday, October 14, 2017. We will meet at the Troll Falls trailhead at 10:00 am in Kananaskis. This is a moderate, 3.5 km hike. For trail head location either Google or check our Web post (to follow). Bring lunch and warm clothing. If you have questions, please contact Mickey at mhkuta@outlook.com
