Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Temple Refuge Circle

Monday, December 11, 2017
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This Tuesday group is a small meditation- & awareness-focused Practice ‘circuit’ meant for people who have been exploring Buddhism but wish to improve in: Meditation (25mins),Loving-Kindness, Equanimity, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, Deep Listening, & Gratitude.

We will get to know each other while we deepen our Practice in a safe and caring environment. Members will have the opportunity to run a weekly of session (voluntary).

This is a different form: that of a Circle, with each member contributing and learning from each other.

To join, I am asking interested people to have a commitment to this Circle for a ‘season’. This is much the same as if you were to join a sports team. You can certainly miss a weekly session, but I ask that you are committed to being there for yourself and each other as if you were on a team.

This ‘Season’ Practice will run Tuesday evenings from Jan 23rd through Apr 10th, starting at 7pm, at the Temple (IE: 12 weeks). We usually finish about ~8:30pm, then a little shared cleanup of teacups that we used etc.

You can come on Tuesday Jan 16th to try it out before the ‘committed’ Season starts.

It is a gentle group, led by it’s members. Membership is limited.

Dana to the temple: $25/person, speak to me if you cannot afford that, it should not be an impediment to attending.

In Gassho,

Ken,

Assistant – Calgary Buddhist Temple

Please contact me here if interested or if you have questions. Feel free to pass along to interested persons.

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December Gifting

Wednesday, December 06, 2017
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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!

Bodhi Day

Thursday, November 23, 2017
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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.

 

Chance to Win $5,000 for Your Favorite Charity!

Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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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.

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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!

Refugee Shinran

Sunday, October 08, 2017
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Guest speaker, Jeff Wilson, was an engaging speaker at the Temple on Thursday, Nov 2 at the Temple. IMG_11615An 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!

 

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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.”