Effective January 2nd, the weekly Green Tara practice on Tuesdays and Chenrezig practice on Thursdays will no longer be scheduled. Instead, these two practices will be incorporated into the half-day meditation retreats that are held on the first Saturday of each month. You can view the half-day meditation retreat schedule below. Continue reading
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38th Annual World Peace Meditation
The Rime Buddhist Center will host the 38th Annual World Peace Meditation, an interfaith gathering on December 31, at 6:00 a.m. (*please arrive by 5:30 a.m.). The program will consist of religious observances from various cultures and faith traditions including Native American smudging, Tibetan Buddhist chanting and meditation, Sufi whirling, devotional music, and the Muslim “call to prayer.” Members of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council will offer a prayer for peace from each of their faith traditions.
The event will be in-person at St. Marks Hope and Peace Lutheran Church. This event is free and open to everyone.
Upcoming Class: 108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge
January 3, 2024 @7:45pm
This challenge will be practice intensive for those who want to apply their understanding of Bodhicitta with daily practice. We welcome new students who are looking to learn about the Bodhisattva Mind Training and how to apply it to their Buddhist path, as well as experienced students who have insights to share. This event will be in-person with an online option available. Read more…
Upcoming Event: Half Day Green Tara Retreat
January 6, 2024 @ 9am
Designed to be accessible for all levels of learning. The retreat will focus on the sadhana practice of Green Tara, which involves chanting the tantric liturgy, meditation, and chanting of mantras. Read more…
Upcoming Class – Sutra Study Sunday – Declaring What Is Supreme
January 7, 2024 @ 12:30pm
Join us as we explore the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras, both Pali Canon and Tibetan Kangyur Sunday Janu 7th after the Sunday Service. We will be studying the Sūtra “Declaring What Is Supreme”. Read more…
Holiday Cards for Inmates
As we do every year, we’re inviting you to participate in our Holiday Cards for Buddhist Inmates program.
This year, we’ll have packets with 10 cards each. All you have to do is buy some postage stamps ($6.60), write a message, and drop the cards in the mail. It’s a simple thing to do, but it makes a big difference in the lives of our Buddhist inmates.
If you’re interested in participating, stop by the Rime Sangha house Saturday, December 9th during the Bran’s Holiday Concert or on Sunday, December 10th during the Sunday Service.
Make a Donation to the Rime Center’s Temple Fund
Together we can continue the work of our founders, Lama Chuck and Mary. Building a community that values the Buddha’s teachings of love, compassion, and wisdom. This GivingTuesday please consider making a donation to the Rime Center’s Temple Fund.
Upcoming Event: Half Day Chenrezig Retreat
December 2, 2023 @ 9am
This retreat will focus on cultivating the Four Immeasurables and will also focus on the sadhana practice of Chenrezig, which involves chanting the tantric liturgy, meditation, and chanting of mantras. Read more…
Upcoming Class – Sutra Study Sunday – The Heart Sutra
December 3, 2023 @ 12:30pm
Join us as we explore the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras, both Pali Canon and Tibetan Kangyur Sunday Dec 3rd after the Sunday Service. We will be studying the Heart Sūtra.
Interfaith Community Event: Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner
Tickets: $25
Because they need to give the caterer an accurate headcount, they are asking you to purchase your tickets ahead of time. They cannot accept payment at the door.