Join us as we learn to use skillful means in our daily life with energy and enthusiasm. Each week, there will be an exercise from the book to practice throughout the week. Weekly topics include Inner Freedom, Change, Self-Knowledge and Humility. The text is straightforward and easily accessible to any level of student. Read more…
Author Archives: Lobpon Palden Gocha
Stages of the Path – Lamrim Part 1
Geshe Thinley will be leading a discussion on the Stages of the path. This is a step-by-step approach to the Buddha’s teachings originally set out by the great Atisha. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the teachings. Read more…
Meditation Garden Clean Up Day Rescheduled
We are moving the meditation garden clean up day event to the 23rd due to the thunderstorms that are forecasted for this weekend.
Contemplating the Heart Sutra
Join us as Dr. Nora and Luis explorer the Heart Sutra, a short prayer sutra loved and revered in all Buddhist traditions. Serious practitioners memorize and recite the sutra as part of their meditation practice. This sacred text gives the student closer to understanding the concept of emptiness which he terms, no separate self, which is not easy to grasp. Read more…
Special Dharma Talk with Santikaro
Join us during our online Sunday Service, May 24th at 10:30 am, as we are joined by Santikaro. He will be giving a special Dharma talk to the Rime Sangha on “Compassion with Our Fears”.
Special Dharma Talk with Ven. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche
Join us during our online Sunday Service, May 3rd at 10:30 am, as we are joined by Ven. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche. He will be giving a special Dharma talk on How to Bring Obstacles on to the Dharma Path!
Preparing for the Refuge Vows
This class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the refuge vows. Taking the refuge vows is generally considered to be the doorway to the learning and incorporating the Buddhist tenets into one’s life. The aim is to provide the student with the understanding the what, why and how before making the commitment to take the refuge vows. Read more…
A Special Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
My dear brothers and sisters,
I am writing these words in response to repeated requests from many people around the world. Today, we are passing through an exceptionally difficult time due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more…
Online Yoga Class with Lindsay Williams
For those of you who were attending Lindsay’s yoga class on Thursdays, she has recorded this video for you to use at home. Experience mind, body and spirit connection through the practice of yoga.
Kansas City COVID-19 Community Resources
In light of major closings and cancellations due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Kansas City community members have begun coordinating efforts to address the needs of our neighbors. The good folks at The Beacon have created a page will be updated frequently that lists resources available. Check it out here.