Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:45pm – 9:00pm, with an optional meditation from 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Except for the Meditation Workshop all classes are online and use Zoom for the meetings.
Use the registration link in the class description to register and pay for classes. If you have questions about a specific class, contact info@rimecenter.org.
These classes are available to EVERYONE. We have “Suggested Fees,” however pay whatever you can afford for the class. Everyone is welcome! It is our hope that some will pay more to cover those who can’t afford the usual fee. We simply want everyone to have access to these wonderful classes.
On Buddha Essence
According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, our true nature—Buddha essence—is the foundation from which all wisdom arises. In this class, we will explore how to uncover this essence through proper meditation practice, understanding its purpose, and integrating philosophy with experiential insight. Drawing on Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s teachings and the classical Kagyu text by Rangjung Dorje (the Third Karmapa), this class offers clarity, warmth, and gentle humor to guide practitioners of all Tibetan Buddhist schools on the path to realizing their Buddha essence.
This class will be in-person only.
Facilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha
Date: 4 sessions beginning on November 5, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $30
Text: On Buddha Essence: A Commentary on Rangjung Dorje’s Treatise by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop.