Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-16 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Kids Sangha Service will take place from 10:30am-10:45am followed by Dharma School from 10:45am-12pm.

Regular Service for Hanamatsuri – In Person and Zoom – English
2024-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
If you are interested in joining the service virtually. Please email the TBC office (tbc@tbc.on.ca) for the service Zoom link.

Hanamatsuri Family Banquet
2024-04-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for the Hanamatsuri Family Banquet on April 21st, right after the service in the Social Hall!

Indulge in a delectable spread featuring roast beef, salmon, or vegan options. Plus, here’s a special treat: grandparents eat for free when accompanied by their grandchild!

JSBTC AGM Opening Service (YouTube Live Stream)
2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
The service can be access via this link: Opening service for JSBTC AGM YouTube Live Stream
OR
You can visit YouTube on any internet browser and search for ‘Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta’ and look for the specific service you are looking for.

Other related weekend events:
Dharmathon YouTube Live Stream Event – Saturday April 27th @ 5pm EST
850 anniversary of Shinran Shonin + the 800 year of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism Live Stream Service – Sunday April 28th @ 12:30pm EST

Dharmathon (YouTube Live Stream)
2024-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)
The Dharmathon will be a live stream event with 9 ministers sharing their stories on how and why they became Jodo Shinshu ministers and what inspiration they have gained from their Sangha.
The event can be access via this link: Dharmathon YouTube Live Stream
OR
You can visit YouTube on any internet browser and search for ‘Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta’ and look for the specific service you are looking for.

Other related weekend events:
Opening service for JSBTC AGM YouTube Live Stream – Saturday April 27th @ 11am EST
850 anniversary of Shinran Shonin + the 800 year of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism Live Stream Service – Sunday April 28th @ 12:30pm EST

Regular Service with Jeff Wilson Sensei – In Person and Zoom – English
2024-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Commemorative Service: 850 anniversary of Shinran Shonin + the 800 year of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism (YouTube Live Stream)
2024-04-28 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
The service can be access via this link: 850 anniversary of Shinran Shonin + the 800 year of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
OR
You can visit YouTube on any internet browser and search for ‘Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta’ and look for the specific service you are looking for.

Other related weekend events:
Opening service for JSBTC AGM YouTube Live Stream – Saturday April 27th @ 11am EST
Dharmathon YouTube Live Stream Event – Saturday April 27th @ 5pm EST

Shotsuki Service with Rev. Hashimoto – In Person and Zoom – Bilingual (EN & JP)
2024-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Regular Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2024-05-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Keirokai (Bento box order form can be found in the calendar invite - order submission deadline is May 18th)
2024-05-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Keirokai has been moved to Sun., May 26th. Hopefully, more people will be able to attend due to the better weather in May.
To register as an Keirokai honoree (temple members who are celebrating their 77th, 88th or 99th year), you can print, complete and submit the form found in April’s Guiding Light.
If you would like to order a bento box for the lunch event, please submit your order by the May 18th deadline. TBC members who are Keirokai honorees will receive a complimentary bento. Orders are required for ALL bentos.

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Bilingual (EN & JP)
2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Shosanshiki / Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation)
2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Both referred to as, the infant presentation by the parents to the Sangha. However, any new young members may be included in Shosanshiki.
Please contact the office 416-534-4302 or emailtbc@tbc.on.ca with your child’s information by May 20, 2024.

TBC Pie Sale!
2024-06-02 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto)
After service on June 2, come downstairs and purchase a homemade pie.

Regular Service - In Person and Zoom – Bilingual (EN & JP)
2024-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Regular Service w/ Dennis Madokoro – In Person and Zoom – English
2024-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

TBC Sangha Summer Backyard Party
2024-06-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
After service on June 16th, join us in the backyard parking lot of the temple for some food and fun!

Family Board Game Night
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
If you’re looking for fun and an engaging way to spend time with family and friends, please join us for a board game night. This is a free event so come on out with your friends and family!
Q. Do I need to bring anything?
There will be some board games available. However, if you have some games of your own that you would like to play Please bring them. It’s always fun to learn a new game.
Q. Will there be any food?
Yes, some munchies and drinks.
Q. Does it cost anything?
No, it’s free!
Q. Do I need to pre-register?
Yes, please call the TBC office and let them know that you will be attending. This gives us an idea as to how much popcorn and chips to buy.

Final Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English (Resuming Sept 8)
2024-06-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

TBC @ Toronto Pride
2024-06-28 12:00 - 2024-06-30 15:00 (America/Toronto)
After a 10-year long hiatus, the Toronto Buddhist Church will once again join in this year’s Pride festivities in June!
TBC will participate:
– With a booth at the street fair from Friday to Sunday
– In the parade on Sunday
Volunteer opportunities will be available at the booth. All are welcome to walk in the parade. For more information, please contact John Sheldon—kate.john@sympatico.ca.

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2024-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2024-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)

Hakamairi (at cemeteries across the GTA)
2024-07-13 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Services will be held across a variety of cemeteries throughout the morning. For a full schedule of cemetery locations and timing, please click here.

Hatsubon – In Person and Zoom – Bilingual (EN & JP)
2024-07-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto)
