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Check out our unique crafts and much sought after specialty food items such as sushi, manju, and mein noodles. There will also be home baking for the holidays and much more! Free admission.

Alberta Buddhist Conference

Plan to attend the Alberta Buddhist Conference November 13-15, with guest speaker Rev. Ken Yamada of the Berkeley (California) Higashi Hongwanji Temple. All events will take place at the temple. View the ABC 2009 web page for the full program of events and download the registration form here.

Removal of Board Meeting Documents

The BTSA Board of Directors decided at its October meeting to cease uploading minutes of and reports from its regular meetings onto the website. The board felt that much in the minutes and reports is not for general public consumption to anyone who can access the site. A set of monthly minutes and reports will be available in a convenient binder at the temple to all interested members. Only the minutes and reports of the annual general meeting will be posted on the website.

Funeral Fair - Saturday, October 24, 2009

The BTSA is providing a one day information fair for the general public about funerals, estate planning, personal directives, writing a will and other matters concerning end of life issues

Fall Chow Mein Supper - Oct. 17, 2-5 p.m.

The Fall Chow Mein Supper will be a drive-through, take-out, with entrance and exit only by the north driveway. Please refer to the traffic flow map here. We ask all patrons (1) to drive one-way around the temple in a counter-clockwise fashion; and (2) to proceed eventually to the building’s east entrance where tickets will be taken and suppers handed out; then (3) to exit via the north driveway. The south driveway will be closed to all traffic. Please remain in your vehicles to expedite the procedure. Tickets are $9 each and are available from members.

Jodo Shinshu Day

Jodo Shinshu Day in Canada will be observed during October. Please see Bishop Fujikawa's message here.

BON ODORI and OBON SERVICE - The annual BTSA Obon odori will be held

July 18 at the Galt Gardens at 6:30 p.m., with dancing beginning at 7

p.m. Dance practices are on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the temple. This

year's festivities will include the sale of Japanese food - sushi,

manju, sembei and kori (sno-cones), craft items, as well as children's

activities and a taiko demonstration. All who attend, children and

adults are invited to join the circle of dancers and fully participate

in the festivities. The annual BTSA Obon services will be held the

following day, July 19, with the cemetery service at Mountview

Cemetery at 1 p.m. and the temple service at 2:30 p.m. Lunch will

follow. Obon is a time to remember and honor all those who have died

before us, to express gratitude for all that they have done for us,

and to recognize the continuation of their influence upon our lives.

BTSA Annual Service & Picnic - Sunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.

The annual BTSA picnic will be held June 28th at the John Martin Recreation Area, Pavan Park, beginning at 10 a.m. Regular service will begin at 10:30 a.m. It's a potluck, so bring a dish everyone can share. KFC chicken, drinks (water, green tea, juice) and rice will be provided. Come out and spend a relaxing day with friends. Games and prizes for kids and adults alike.

CTV’s Sticks and Stones showcases BTSA
Click here to download and view a short video featuring the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta that aired on May 25, 2009.

BTSA Dedication Service Video
Click here to view a video of the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta dedication service on April 26, 2009. The video was put together by Robert Miyai of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, who also looks after the Living Dharma Centre site.

Support the Legacy
Read the pamphlet that BTSA circulated in 2008 for its national fundraising campaign.

Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course
Find out more about the Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course at http://jscc.cbe-bca.org/home/

In gratitude may I keep my link bright and strong.