Author Archives: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha
Mala Workshop – Pop Up Class
July 8, 2022 @ 6pm
Join us Friday July 8th at 6 pm for this one evening pop-up workshop where we will be designing and making your own mala. By setting your intention and putting your own energy into the making of it, this mala will be one-of-a-kind! Read more…
Rime Center Booth at 2022 Kansas City PrideFest
June 10-12, 2022
The Rime Center will have a booth at this years 2022 Kansas City PrideFest. Stop by booth 905 and say hi! We will have stickers and wristbands to hand out as well as information about Buddhism and the Rime Center.
Founders Day!
Join us Founders Day on June 18, 2022. Founders Day has been established as a way to honor the legacy of our founders, Lama Chuck and Mary Stanford and a celebration of homecoming. We will be having activities throughout the day. See the schedule below.
- 10am – 3pm – Rime Open House and Gift Shop Sale
- 2pm – 3pm – Meditation Garden Dedication
- 6:30pm – 7pm – White Tara Long Life Prayer for Mary – Online
Online Half-Day Meditation Retreat
June 4, 2022 – 9am – 12pm
The Rime Center will be hosting an online half day retreat March 5th from 9 am till noon. Designed to be accessible for all levels of learning, the retreat will focus on releasing ego clinging and training the mind in compassion through mindfulness meditation. Read more.
Boundless Heart Class – Online
May 29, 2022
Join us for as we discover how compassion, kindness, equanimity, and joy are not only the fruits of the awakened life but also the path to it. By learning about these attitudes of mind that can be cultivated through intention and dedication we can experience the full extent of their power. Read more…
Basics of Buddhism – Online
June 1, 2022
Have you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Buddhism is a 2,500 year old tradition that teaches us how to end pain and suffering in ourselves and others. This 8 week course will cover the life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life. Read more…
Volunteers Needed for KC Pride Booth
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the Rime Center’s booth at this year’s Kansas City Pride Festival at Theis Park. KC Pride is June 10-12. If you are interested in helping, please fill out the following form.
Chenrezig Practice Postponed July 7th
Due to a schedule conflict our regular scheduled Chenrezig practice will be postponed until July 7th.
Saga Dawa Düchen
June 14, 2021 @ 5:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saga Dawa Duchen is one of the most important sacred Buddhist days. The Rime Center will have meditation sessions throughout the day (6am-5pm) for people to meditate on their own. The Rime Center will also be hosting a special online puja to commemorate Saga Dawa Duchen. Read more…