Pai Yuin Temple, Buddhist temple in Centre Street NW, Calgary, Canada
Pai Yuin Temple is a Buddhist temple located on Centre Street NW in Calgary featuring traditional Asian architecture with a main hall containing numerous Buddha statues and ceremonial altars. The interior is carefully arranged to serve both meditation and worship.
The temple was established in 1984 and received its name Pai Yuin, meaning White Cloud, from Grandmaster Sheng-yen Lu. The building was made possible through donations from the local community.
The temple brings together Chinese Vajrayana Buddhist traditions with services offered in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English to serve a multilingual community. People gather here regularly for ceremonies and prayers that form part of their spiritual practice.
The temple is located on Centre Street NW and provides on-site parking for visitors. It is helpful to check visiting hours ahead of time and wear appropriate clothing when entering the sacred spaces.
The lower floor contains a memorial space called Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall where plaques honor deceased family members. This ancestral shrine serves as a meaningful place for visitors to remember loved ones.
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