Calgary Buddhist Temple Blog

Show Your Creativity!

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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This is your chance as we are looking for some Buddhist captions for both T-shirts and Aprons that we will be selling at the Omatsuri Festival.

Please submit your ideas for captions in person in the “Buddhist Caption Suggestion Box” which you can find in the temple foyer, or by email to: calgarybuddhisttemple@gmail.com

Come up with a phrase that you would like to see on the t-shirts and/or aprons, and we will all be invited to place our vote to choose the winning caption. The caption will then be coupled with an image that will complete the product!

Submission deadline is May 7th so that there is time for the voting, tally and to have the items produced. Voting will take place by ballot on May 14th and May 21st at the temple, directly after service.

All proceeds will benefit the Calgary Buddhist Temple.

Best of luck and have fun!!!

The Temple Fundraising Committee

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Gyoza Making

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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Hello Calgary Buddhist Temple Friends,

Spring is on its way and so is Hanamatsuri on April 9, 2017. We would like to sell gyozas (potstickers) at Hanamatsuri and will be making them on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:00 am to noon. Join us to make homemade gyozas with Jackie’s special recipe!

Let us know you’re able to help by signing up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44aeaf2ba31-gyoza

Come out and join the Temple community by getting involved in gyoza making! It’s a great way to get to know people, work together on a common purpose, and support the community. Beginners welcome!

Thank you for your support!

The Temple Fundraising Committee

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Sunday, March 19

Sunday, February 26, 2017
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Both the Higanye Service and the JSBTCWF Dana Day will be held on Sunday, March 19. Higan means ‘reaching the other shore of (awakening)’. It is a service of reflection and renewal. Traditionally held on or near the equinox when day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet.

The Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Women’s Federation (JSBTCWF) is our national women’s organization where each temple, across Canada, designates one service annually for the collection of “Dana” – giving without thought of receiving something in return. This year, the date for the Calgary Buddhist Temple is Sunday, March 19. All donations made on this day will be gratefully collected – please make any cheque contributions out to the Calgary Buddhist Temple – one cheque will then be sent to the national office. With the 2016 WF Dana Day funds collected last year, the amount of $2,000 each went to the Children’s Wish Foundation and Food Banks of Canada.

 

 

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Interfaith Harmony

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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Interfaith Harmony week began in Calgary with the gift of words at the launch on February 1 at City Hall. Thank you to Sensei Ken for representing the temple and Buddhism! Please view this wonderful video which captures the essence of the evening.

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Movie Night

Saturday, February 11, 2017
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Join us for dinner and a fun family movie night on Friday, Feb 24th! “Kubo and the Two Strings” has been critically acclaimed for it’s animation and story line that will appeal to all ages. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Udon noodle dinner will be served at 6:00 pm before the 7:00 pm showing. Donations will be appreciated.

Please RSVP and let us know how many are coming including kids so we are prepared for the meal. We hope everyone will be able to attend!

Movie info can be found at https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kubo_and_the_two_strings_2016/

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