June 5-7, 2026The Rime Center is excited to join Kansas City PrideFest at Theis Park! Visit our booth to explore Buddhist teachings on compassion and inclusivity. We’ll have free stickers, wristbands, malas, and information about our community. Stop by to say hello and celebrate joy, love, and connection with us at PrideFest this year! Continue reading →
May 22-23, 2026Experience a weekend Mahāmudrā immersion exploring shamatha and vipashyana. This retreat provides practical guidance on settling the mind and resting in natural clarity. It is open to all, particularly practitioners seeking to stabilize their recognition of the mind’s nature following pointing-out instructions. Continue reading →
May 31, 2026 beginning at 5:30am.Saga Dawa Duchen is one of the most important sacred Buddhist days. The Rime Center will have meditation sessions throughout the day (6am-6pm) for people to meditate on their own. At 6pm the Rime Center will also be hosting a special online puja to commemorate Saga Dawa Duchen. Continue reading →
May 9, 2026 at 10amJoin the Rime Sangha for a community hike at Weston Bend State Park on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Enjoy a mindful walk in nature, connect with fellow practitioners, and experience the beauty of practice beyond the meditation hall. All are welcome. Continue reading →
May 6, 2026 at 7:45 pmJoin a 10-week journey into Buddhist wisdom and compassion at the Rime Buddhist Center. Explore meditation, core teachings, and everyday practice in a supportive community. Open to beginners and curious minds alike, this class offers practical tools to cultivate clarity, compassion, and inner peace in daily life. Continue reading →
May 3, 2026 at 9:00 amJoin the Gathering of the Dakinis, a welcoming space for women to connect, share ideas, and help shape the community’s future. Bring your voice, presence, and inspiration as we cultivate connection and collective intention together. Continue reading →
May 3, 2026 at 12:30 pmJoin us for Sutra Study Sunday to continue studying Chapter 5 of The Teaching of Vimalakīrti. This chapter demonstrates Vimalakīrti’s teachings that defy conceptual limits—showing liberation is not separate from everyday life. Continue reading →
May 2, 2026 at 9:00 amDeepen your practice at the Rime Center’s Half-Day Zen Retreat on May 2, 9am–12pm. Open to all levels, featuring zazen, kinhin, chanting, and samu in the tradition of Karen Maezen Miller, with brief instruction provided. Continue reading →
April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm
Join us as we come together in service to care for the Rime Sangha House grounds. Volunteers are invited to help with seasonal outdoor cleanup and light gardening, and are encouraged to bring basic garden tools such as rakes or shovels, along with sturdy garden gloves. Practicing together in this way is a wonderful opportunity to support our community while engaging in mindful service. Continue reading →
April 26, 2026 at 11:30 amThe Rime Buddhist Center will hold a Sangha town-hall meeting on Sunday, April 26th, to discuss finances and building expansion. Your input is sought on improving the community. A vegetarian potluck will follow. Continue reading →