Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta
470 - 40th Street South T1J 3Z5 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Another wonderful opportunity to hear a great speaker! Register to hear Jeff Wilson Sensei's talk at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwtcuyqqTkpGtACEQ8vog1cACABumdr_

February 21 online service focuses on Nirvana Day and Pet Appreciation. Check the BTSA website for more information https://www.thebtsa.com

Members from our temple will be participating in this event: Please consider registering. One of the Lethbridge Interfaith Network pillars: creating space to increase awareness and understanding of religious freedom and diversity of beliefs, practices, values, and observations.

February Hikari is available for viewing on our website: https://static1.squarespace.com//16127785/Hikari_Feb21.pdf

Looking forward to Ouchi Sensei's explanations.

Lovely story to think about as you eat your grapefruit this morning

Beginning Saturday, January 30: Living Dharma Centre will be hosting monthly Zoom Dharma School sessions from 9:00 to 9:45 am PST. Theme #1 "The Hidden Buddha In You". Aoki Socho will be leading this first service. Format: - 20 minute service with everyone - 5-20 minutes of age-appropriate theme based activity or lesson with Dharma school teachers in separate Zoom breakout rooms - 5 minutes of Closing service and announcements with everyone.... Hope you can join us...promises to be FUN! Questions and requests for the Zoom link can be directed to Mari Cameron: [email protected] In gassho, LDC- JSBTC Zoom Dharma School

View the December Hikari here https://static1.squarespace.com//Hikari_revisedNov201928.p

Reflections on Dana (practice of giving) at this time of year: Rev. Earl Ikeda of New York Buddhist Church

December Memorial Service (Shotsuki) will be available on the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta YouTube channel at 10:30 a.m. today. Please join us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmr9wf_4Rpwg4IT2JyetvVg

Socho Aoki has organized a lecture series for all members of the Canadian kyodan. The first lecture will be given by Rev. Henry Adams of San Mateo Buddhist Temple on December 19th and entitled "Waking Up to Peace of Mind in the Age of Conflict and Distorted Views". We encourage everyone to attend! Registration is required, using the following link. There is also a QR code.... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZEqduGhqz4oGtyCGO7fAou6u8XTX2i4n

December 8 is Bodhi Day

Thank you Gubenco Sensei for this morning's service! Eitaikyo - perpetual sutra chanting - acknowledging with gratitude the thread that connects us and future generations to the Dharma. To find out more check out the recorded service.

Gubenco Sensei spoke this morning about Amida Buddha's light shining in our everyday lives through all living beings and through our pets in particular. He referenced this movie. If you want to hear more of what he had to say check out the Calgary Buddhist Temple service recorded this morning.

As we approach Remembrance Day: Thank you for this recommendation Gubenco Sensei! You can check out his reflections on this story in his sermon today - Calgary Buddhist Temple Facebook page.

November Hikari available at this link http://www.thebtsa.com//2020/11/Hikari_revisedNov201928.pdf

Rev. Ken Tanaka is a wonderful speaker. Thanks Calgary Buddhist Temple!

Hoping to inspire similar interfaith dialogue in our community - please join the conversation.

November Shotsuki (memorial) Service - Sunday, November 1 - is pre-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta YouTube channel at 10:30 a.m. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmr9wf_4Rpwg4IT2JyetvVg