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. We welcome, accept, affirm, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community as valued members of our Sangha.
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. The Rime Center also sponsors meditation retreats and hosts special interest group meetings related to the teaching and practice of Buddhism in everyday life.
Hours of Operation
The Rime Center provides weekly services and Dharma teachings on Sunday morning, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Normal hours are:
| Monday | 12 pm – 12:30 pm | Noon Meditation |
| 7 pm – 8 pm | Zen Meditation (Upstairs Shrine Room) | |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 12:30 pm | Noon Meditation |
| 7 pm – 7:30 pm | Green Tara Sadhana Practice (Upstairs Shrine Room) | |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 12:30 pm | Noon Meditation |
| 6 pm – 6:30 pm | Free Meditation Instruction | |
| 7 pm – 7:30 pm | Group Meditation | |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 12:30 pm | Noon Meditation |
| 6 pm – 6:40 pm | Group Meditation | |
| 7 pm – 7:30 pm | Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice | |
| Friday | 12 pm – 12:30 pm | Noon Meditation |
| Sunday | 9 am – 10:00 am | Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga (Upstairs Shrine Room) |
| 10:30 am – 12 pm | Sunday Service | |
| Nursery available for infants – 4 yrs | ||
| Dharma School for children ages 4 ‐ 12 |
Gem Tree Gift Shop
The Gem Tree Gift Shop & Bookstore is located inside the Rime Center and provides a selection of Buddhist study and practice materials including books, music, statues and other shrine and ritual items, prayer flags, wall hangings, bells, malas, incense, jewelry, meditation cushions, clothing, and more. All profits from the Gem Tree Gift Shop are used to support the Rime Center.
Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday – 9:30 to 12:00 p.m.