About the Rime Center
The Rime Buddhist Center is a (non-sectarian) Center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. The Center is a refuge for the nurturing of inner peace, kindness, community understanding and world peace. The Center's primary objective is to provide a qualified program of Buddhist studies and Tibetan culture taught by monks, lamas and other Tibetan teachers, and to promote a harmonious relationship of understanding between both Tibetans and Westerners.
The Rime Buddhist Center & Tibetan Institute of Studies is a non-profit (501c3) religious and educational organization located at 700 W. Pennway in Kansas City, Missouri.
It was founded by Lama Chuck and Chaplain Mary Stanford in 1993.
The Rime Buddhist Center & Tibetan Institute of Studies has evolved to reach an ever-increasing number of people interested in the study and practice of Buddhism in and around Kansas City.
Lama Chuck and Mary continue to serve on the Board of Directors and Lama Chuck serves as the Center's Executive Director and spiritual leader.
Hours of Operation
The Rime Center provides weekly services and Dharma teachings on Sunday morning, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Normal hours are:
The Rime Center also sponsors meditation retreats and hosts special interest group meetings related to the teaching and practice of Buddhism in everyday life.
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Group Meditation (doors open by 6:00 pm) Wednesday 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Group Meditation (free meditation instruction at 6:00 pm) Thursday 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Group Meditation (doors open by 6:00 pm) Sunday 10:30 am Service/Practice (child care available for children ages 2 and up)