January 3, 2026 @ 9:00amJoin us in-person or online for a Green Tara retreat. Through chanting, mantra, and meditation, we’ll connect with Tara’s compassion, removing inner fears and obstacles. Open to all levels—no empowerment required to participate.
January 4, 2026 @ 12:30 pmExplore Buddhist wisdom every first Sunday after service as we study sutras across traditions. This month we will be studying the chapter 1 of the Sūtra “The Teaching of Vimalakīrti”. Continue reading →
January 7, 2026 @ 7:45pmStart the New Year with intention in the 108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge, a practice-focused journey in Bodhisattva mind training (lojong) for both new and experienced practitioners. The challenge begins with a Kickoff Party during Sunday Service on January 4, 2026, followed by weekly Sunday Dharma talks and Wednesday evening discussions starting January 7, offered in-person and online, using The Power of Mind by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche to bring compassion and wisdom into daily life. Continue reading →
For 30 years, the Rime Buddhist Center has been a sanctuary of compassion, wisdom, and community in the heart of Kansas City. Thousands of practitioners—newcomers, longtime students, and families alike—have discovered peace, connection, and purpose within our walls. From meditation classes and Dharma talks to community service and cultural programs, the Rime Center has touched lives in profound and lasting ways.
As we look to the future, we are entering an exciting new chapter. Our community is growing, our needs are expanding, and our vision for the next 30 years is becoming clear.
Due to ongoing issues with the heating system, the Rime Center building remains without heat. For everyone’s comfort and safety, Wednesday’s Meditation is postponed, and all scheduled classes will move online for this evening.
Please check your email for Zoom links and updated class details.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
The Rime Buddhist Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you enjoy a peaceful and restorative holiday. Regular activities and operations will resume as usual thereafter.
May your holiday be filled with gratitude and wellbeing.
December 6, 2025 at 9amJoin us for an in-person and online Chenrezig practice retreat, focusing on the popular Thangtong Gyalpo liturgy. Chenrezig embodies the compassion of all buddhas. This accessible retreat includes chanting, meditation, and mantra recitation from the Chenrezig sadhana, a powerful practice for overcoming obstacles and cultivating pure perception. Continue reading →
December 7, 2025 @ 12:30 pmExplore Buddhist wisdom every first Sunday after service as we study sutras across traditions. This month we will be studying the Sūtra “Siṃha’s Questions”, it presents the practices of bodhisattvas through a question-and-answer dialogue between the Buddha and Prince Siṃha. Continue reading →
December 8, 2025 @ 6pmThe 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 →