Calgary Buddhist Temple

Calgary Buddhist Temple The Calgary Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) Temple is a Mahayana Buddhist Temple who are followers of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Pure Land Buddhism.

(see Additional information section for more details) Established in 1951, the temple has been it’s current location in Bridgeland since 1981. We are a part of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada (JSBTC). The JSBTC is affiliated with the Nishi Hongwanji of Kyoto, Japan, the mother temple of the Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The sect follows the teachings of Shinran Shonin

(1173 – 1262). It is a teaching wherein we are endowed with the ultimate goal of Enlightenment symbolized as the Pure Land. Also know as Shin Buddhism.

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE...
12/08/2025

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE...

Temporary Temple Closure for Repairs Posted December 4th, 2025 by CBT Admin & filed under Local. Effective immediately, the Temple will be temporarily closed due to ongoing repairs associated with water damage in the lower level. The Calgary Temple Board has decided that SERVICES WILL BE ONLINE ONLY...

CBT Sangha Engagement on Oct 27/25:  A wonderful Japanese Calligraphy session with the talented Mami Humphreys of Sho Ar...
10/27/2025

CBT Sangha Engagement on Oct 27/25: A wonderful Japanese Calligraphy session with the talented Mami Humphreys of Sho Artworks

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Get Involved - attend the Annual General Meeting this Sunday, April 13 following the service. Everyone is welcome!
04/09/2025

Get Involved - attend the Annual General Meeting this Sunday, April 13 following the service. Everyone is welcome!

Learn About the Temple Posted February 21st, 2025 by CBT Admin & filed under Local, Membership. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, April 13 and begin shortly after service. We will go over the temple finances, talk about events/highlights of the past year, discuss and vote on k...

Go to our Calgary Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) Temple GROUP site to watch online services and learn about upcoming activities...
01/07/2025

Go to our Calgary Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) Temple GROUP site to watch online services and learn about upcoming activities and events.

Memberships support the workings of the temple.
12/17/2024

Memberships support the workings of the temple.

2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple Membership Posted December 6th, 2024 by Doug Hironaka & filed under Local, membership. The 2025 Calgary Buddhist Temple membership form is now available. Please consider taking out a membership to help support the temple. Membership is required for voting privileges at t...

Selfless giving for those less fortunate during the holiday season. πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈ
12/16/2024

Selfless giving for those less fortunate during the holiday season. πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈ

07/10/2024

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is presenting a Triple Celebration Buddhist Education Series online leading up to the Triple Celebration in September 2024....

07/07/2024

The Betsuin Welcomes Special Guest Speaker Bishop Tatsuya Aoki, on July 28th.

On Canada Day we both celebrate and reflect. We celebrate our families and our desire for inclusive, thriving communitie...
07/01/2024

On Canada Day we both celebrate and reflect. We celebrate our families and our desire for inclusive, thriving communities. We also reflect on the history of Canada, including First Peoples' contributions for millennia as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters where we work and live.

Artwork: Mulidzas - J. Curtis Wilson from the Kwakwaka'wakw territory

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658-1st Avenue N. E
Calgary, AB
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