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Author Archives: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

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Upcoming Holiday: Bodhi Day Online Puja

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

December 8, 2025 @ 6pm

The Rime Center will be hosting a special online puja to commemorate Bodhi Day. It is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Shakyamuni Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. Continue reading →

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Rime Buddhist Center Bake Sale!

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

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Half Day Zen Meditation Retreat

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

November 1, 2025 @ 9am

Join us for the Rime Center’s Zen style retreat. We will follow the practice taught by visiting teacher, Karen Maezen Miller, with a brief instruction at the beginning of the meditation. This event will follow the practice taught by visiting teacher, Karen Maezen Miller. Continue reading →

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Sutra Study Sunday – Sutra on The Lion’s Roar of Queen Srimala

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

November 2, 2025 @ 12:30 pm

Explore Buddhist wisdom every first Sunday after service as we study sutras across traditions. This month we will be studying part of the Tathagatagarbha Sūtra, it teaches the concept of Tathagatagarbha—the inherent Buddha-nature within all beings—and its connection to the Noble Truths. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Class: Introduction to the Path of the Mahayana

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

November 5, 2025 @ 7:45 pm

Come join us at the Rime Buddhist Center for an enlightening event where we will delve into the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. Using Nāgārjuna’s classic text Letter to a Friend, this class will provide you with a foundational understanding of the Mahayana path, its principles, and practices. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Class: On Buddha Essence

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

November 5, 2025 @ 7:45 pm

Join us in person for an exploration of our innate wisdom and purity at the heart of all experience. Guided by the teachings of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and Rangjung Dorje, we’ll uncover how meditation reveals this radiant nature. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Holiday – Lha Bab Düchen

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

November 11, 2025  Begins at 7:30am

Join us as the Rime Center celebrates Lha Bab Düchen, the ‘Festival of the Descent from Heaven’. We will host Shakyamuni Buddha Pujas and meditation sessions for self-paced meditation throughout the day. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Class – The Mirror of Mindfulness

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

September 24.2025 @ 7:45pm

Join us as we explore The Mirror of Mindfulness, a presentation of Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the endless cycle of experience, including the four bardos. Continue reading →

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Autumn Equinox Spirit Offering and Smoke Puja

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

September 28.2025 @ 10:30am

Lama Matthew Palden Gocha and the Rime Nagpa/ma community will be offering both a spirit offering and smoke offering during the Sunday Service. We will be making offerings to help dedicate and create auspicious connections as … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Class – The Four Immeasurables

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha

October 1, 2025 @ 7:45 pm

Join us for a transformative class exploring the Four Immeasurables—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Deepen your understanding, cultivate a more compassionate heart, and connect with like-minded practitioners. Offered in-person with an online option. We look forward to seeing you! Continue reading →

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May 3
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Sutra Study Sunday – Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Chapter 5

Jun 7
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Sutra Study Sunday – Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Chapter 6

Jul 5
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Sutra Study Sunday – Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Chapter 7

Aug 2
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Sutra Study Sunday – Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Chapter 8

Sep 6
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Sutra Study Sunday – Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Chapter 9

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