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Sutra Study Sunday – The City Beggar Woman
December 1, 2024 @ 12:30pm
We will be exploring the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras. We will be studying the Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic. This sūtra tells of a beggar woman’s modest lamp offering at a park in Śrāvastī, contrasted with King Prasenajit’s lavish lamp offerings. Continue reading →
Upcoming Event: Half Day Chenrezig Retreat
December 6, 2024 @ 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. Continue reading →
Drepung Gomang Monks Sacred Art Tour Returns to Kansas City
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December 8-11, 2024
The Rime Buddhist Center is once again honored to host the Drepung Gomang Sacred Art Tour. This tour shares the compassion and wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist culture throughout the country. The Monks will be in Kansas City, December 8th through 11th. Events planned include a Pujas and Tsa Tsa Workshop at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
To support the 2000+ monks under their care, Drepung Gomang Monastery welcomes donations of $20-$50 for the events. Every contribution directly benefits the monastery. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Continue reading
Rime Sangha Hike – Tallgrass Prairie National Reserve – Cancelled
October 12, 2024 @ 9am
The Rime Sangha hike at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve has been cancelled.
Half Day Zen Meditation Retreat
November 2, 2024 @ 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 be … Continue reading
Sutra Study Sunday – Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic
November 3, 2024 @ 12:30pm
We will be exploring the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras. We will be studying the Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic. This sutta was the first of the Buddha’s discourses during which his listeners became arahants.. Continue reading →
Upcoming Class: Introduction to the Path of the Mahayana
November 6, 2024 @ 7:45pm
Join us for an enlightening event exploring Mahayana Buddhism. Based on Nāgārjuna’s Letter to a Friend, this class offers a foundation in Mahayana principles and practices. Open to all curious minds, this journey promises deep insights. Continue reading →
Board Game Night at the Rime Center!
November 16, 2024 at 5:00pm
Join us for a fun, family-friendly game night at the Rime Center! Bring your favorite board games, your kids, and your friends for a night of community and connection.
Upcoming Holiday – Lha Bab Düchen
November 22, 2024 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 →