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December 2018
Shotsuki Service
Shotsuki is a monthly memorial service to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away in this month. All of our services are open to everyone and no prior knowledge or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of some chanting. Service books are provided…
Find out more »Bodhi Day Service
Celebrating the ‘awakening’ of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, sage of the Shakya clan. Buddha is a title meaning ‘awakened one’, not an actual name. All of our services are open to everyone and no prior knowledge or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of…
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Our services are open to all and no prior knowledge or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of some chanting. Service books are provided so that everyone can participate in these traditional, centuries old chants.
Find out more »Christmas Ikebana Class
Pre-registration is required to come out and make a beautiful flower arrangement/centerpiece that will impress your friends and family over the holidays! Price $65 (includes all materials except container.) Please contact Rika Saruwatari / rikaandshiro@gmail.com / 403-252-4703 to register or for more details.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Service
Join us in slurping up soba (noodles) for a snack because as everyone knows, long noodles mean long life! Then we will meander upstairs to the Hondo and, following a short service, the Sangha will participate in ringing the large temple bell (Kansho) 108 times. The bell is chimed 108 times in Buddhist temples…
Find out more »January 2019
New Year’s Day Service
Have a sleep in as it is an afternoon service to welcome in the new year! All of our services are open to everyone and no prior knowledge or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of some chanting. Service books are provided so that everyone…
Find out more »Service
All of our services are open to everyone and no prior knowledge of or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of some chanting. Service books are provided so that everyone can participate in these traditional, centuries old chants.
Find out more »Meditation Time
Join us for a 30 minute meditation time prior to our main service. Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in meditation but do not have a practice please come by 9:00 am and we can provide instruction to get you started.
Find out more »Shotsuki Service
Shotsuki is a monthly memorial service to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away in this month. All of our services are open to everyone and no prior knowledge or experience with Buddhism is necessary. The services are conducted in English with the exception of some chanting. Service books are provided…
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