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 New
Annual General Meeting
of the Calgary Buddhist
Temple will take place on April
8th - get involved! |
 New
Stamp out Waste
– Recycling Postage Stamps & Foreign Coins |
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Pre-Tokudo Orientation held in Vancouver |
 Introduction to Buddhism
- Sunday, Feb 19 at 1:00pm at the Temple. Open to the public and
great for those interested in finding out more about our Jodo Shinshu
sect of Buddhism. |
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Temple Newsletter
January-February 2012
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Gomonshu's New Year's Greeting |
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Senior Sangha Members
- with the onset of winter, you may not be able to make it to the
temple as often as you wish so if you would like a house visit, please
contact Sensei James at
senseijamescbt@gmail.com for a short service and/or just a visit at
your convenience. |
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 Reminder
For groceries, gas, everyday
shopping or for gift giving...
Help raise money for the 2015 World Convention by purchasing gift cards. |
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It's Official!
Calgary to host the
2015 World Buddhist Women's Convention |
 Merchandise available for purchase
at the Temple! |
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More
News... |
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should you have any questions about
our religion or temple
activities.
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 Address for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:
207-6th Street N.E.
Calgary, Alberta CANADA
T2E 3Y1 Telephone: 1-403-263-5723
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple
Vision
- To
set in motion a way of living, learning and teaching a life of joy and
gratitude through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Mission
- To
develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of Shin Buddhism by:
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Offering
regular Temple services, Dharma school and study groups
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Celebrating
Buddhist ceremonies and established traditions
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Sharing a
dynamic resource centre for Buddhist study for all ages
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Skillfully
applying Buddhist teachings within the Sangha and community at
large.
Key Values
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Compassion, Gratitude, Transformation, Wisdom & Community.
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Member
of the Calgary Buddhist Temple
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Word Power...
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Jodo Shinshu
Branch of Pure Land Buddhism founded by
Shinran Shonin. Also know as Shin Buddhism.
Shotsuki-Hoyo
/ Shotsuki
Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose
anniversary of
death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki
means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma
essence."
Ho-onko
A Memorial Service for Shinran Shonin the
founder of the
Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism who passed away at noon on January 16,
1262. Ho-On means "gratitude" and Ko
means "to clarify the meaning." The memorial will be observed in
by the Calgary Buddhist Temple on January 15.
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More
Terminology...
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Did you know? |
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That the continued operation of the Temple is only possible with
your generous donation?
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Important Upcoming Dates... |
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 Sunday,
Feb 5 - Meditation, Shotsuki Service to honor those who
passed away in the month of February |
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Thursday, Feb 9 -
Opening into Beginner’s Mind |
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Sunday, Feb 12 - Meditation, Service |
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Thursday, Feb 16 -
Rediscovering Relationships with
Beginner’s Mind |
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Sunday, Feb 19 - Meditation, Service |
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Sunday,
Feb 19
- Introduction to Buddhism |
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Thursday, Feb 23 - Service |
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Sunday, Feb 26 - Meditation,
Nirvana Day Service & Dharma Time |
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 Temple Board Meeting
on Tuesday, Feb 28 @ 7pm |
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 Thursday,
Mar 1 - Movie Night at the Temple |
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Calendar for
more Temple services and activities |
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Recent Updates to This Site... |
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New Year's Greeting
from
Bishop (Socho) Grant
Ikuta
"The Awakening of Faith"
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We are a Mahayana Buddhist Temple