Kelowna Buddhist Temple
WELCOME
We welcome you to visit our Pure Land Buddhism Temple and share in the teachings of Shinran Shonin. Our Temple is open to anyone who is interested in Buddhism. We have a resident Minister who will welcome your questions. Most of our services are in English and we also chant in English. Kids are welcome!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Our temple is open on a limited basis. Periodic in-person services are being planned, but this will depend on the Covid situation. Please keep an eye on the calendar for new events and review our Vaccination requirements and enhanced Health & Safety measures.
Let us all do our part to keep loved ones and the community safe and healthy.
Namo Amida Butsu
KEEP UP
Download our newsletters to learn more details about our Temple activities
EVENTS
See the Calendar for a schedule of events.
We’d love to welcome you!
OUR LOCATION
We are located at:
1089 Borden Avenue
Kelowna BC, V1Y 6A7
LEARN MORE
Kelowna Buddhist Temple was founded in an apple orchard in 1932. Much has changed in the past 90 years.
JODO SHINSHU BUDDHISM
Over 2,500 years ago, in the shadows of the snow-covered Himalayan Mountains, Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha was born.
SUNDAY SERVICES
We celebrate our ancestors in monthly memorial services, and hold a series of special services throughout the year. Check the calendar for upcoming services.
DONATIONS
If you have attended an event and would like to support us with a monetary donation, there are many ways to give.
MEMBERSHIP
If you like attending any of our Special Events or if you want to support the continued success of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kelowna or Canada or if you want to just support our Temple, please consider becoming a Member.
2022 Calendars are ready for pre-order
The theme of the calendar is Finding the Teachings of Buddha in Everyday Life.
Photos were taken by Temple members and friends. This calendar will be of particular interest to those who follow Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as the important dates that are observed in Jodo Shinshu are noted.
The calendars are $20.00 each plus postage (if mailed)
Orders received by October 24 will be guaranteed.
To order
E-mail sales@kelownabuddhisttemple.org OR phone 250-763-3827
You can mail in a cheque to:
PO Box 22092
RPO Capri Centre
Kelowna BC V1Y 9N9
OR
E-transfer funds to:
Apple Pie and Chow Mein Noodle Sale
Apple Pies (frozen)
Regular or Splenda
$9.50/pie
Chow Mein Noodles
$6.00/pkg (400 gms)
Only a limited amount of pies and chow mein noodles will be made Pre-orders will be taken and will be based on a first ordered, first served basis When ordering please ensure you include your:
- Name and phone number
- Number of pies and/or number of packages of noodles
- (indicate whether you want regular or Splenda pies)
Pickup date To Be Determined (close to end of November, 2021)
To order
E-mail sales@kelownabuddhisttemple.org OR phone 250-763-3827
Serving the wider community
Our resident minister serves all the communities of the British Columbia interior, such as New Denver, Midway, Greenwood, and more.
Regular services are held monthly at the Kamloops and Vernon temples.
Kamloops
Vernon
GET INVOLVED
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
DONATE
The Buddha felt Dharma should be freely given. While this is so, we rely on Donations large or small to maintain the Temple
MEDITATION
If you are interested in meditation, please see the events section and calendar or read our newsletter for dates and times.
QUESTIONS
Contact us if you have any questions about our religion, Temple activities or wish to receive our free monthly newsletter.