Dumpster Day

June 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Join us for Dumpster Day on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM! We’re looking for volunteers to:

  • Monitor the dumpster
  • Walk the neighborhood and pick up trash

We’ll begin on our block and work outward. Every helping hand makes a difference! Continue reading

Memorial and Sangha Practice for Eugene “Gene” Felling

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June 15, 2025 @ 10:30am

Please join the Rime Sangha as we gather to honor Eugene “Gene” Felling. Together, we will offer prayers and create a space for healing and reflection. This will be a time to celebrate Gene’s life, reaffirm our spiritual path, and find solace in community amid loss.

All who knew and loved Gene are welcome to attend. This will be in-person and online

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Upcoming Class: Basics of Buddhism

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June 18, 2025 at 7:45pm

Have you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Come join us for an enlightening for this 10-week program (in-person with an online option). This class is for beginners and those with prior experience. We will use the Basics of Buddhism Workbook, an introductory guide for exploring Buddhist teachings and practices to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace through reflection and practical application (journaling, intentions, daily integration). Continue reading 

14th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival

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June 21, 2025

The Rime Buddhist Center is excited to be part of this year’s JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival at the historic 18th & Vine jazz district! Stop by our booth to say hello, pick up free stickers and wristbands, and learn more about Buddhism and the Rime Center’s mission.

We’re also looking for volunteers to help staff our booth throughout the event. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please reach out to Gabi for more details. We’d love to have your support!

Chenrezig Practice for Eugene “Gene” Felling

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved sangha member and longtime prison outreach volunteer, Eugene “Gene” Felling, who left us on April 24, 2025. Gene was a devoted and active presence in our community since 2013.

To honor his life and spirit, we will hold a special Chenrezig (four-armed) practice session on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to join in this offering of prayers for our dear friend.

In keeping with our tradition, we invite you to join us in making offerings and chanting the Aspiration Prayer of Dewachen for our beloved Dharma brother, Gene Felling, as he journeys through the Bardo of Dharmata. We encourage these practices for 49 days, through June 11th, 2025, to support his transition with our collective merit and prayers. Continue reading