Together we can continue the work of our founders, Lama Chuck and Mary. Building a community that values the Buddha’s teachings of love, compassion, and wisdom. This GivingTuesday please consider making a donation to the Rime Center’s Temple Fund.
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Upcoming Event: Half Day Chenrezig Retreat
December 2, 2023 @ 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. Read more…
Upcoming Class – Sutra Study Sunday – The Heart Sutra
December 3, 2023 @ 12:30pm
Join us as we explore the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras, both Pali Canon and Tibetan Kangyur Sunday Dec 3rd after the Sunday Service. We will be studying the Heart Sūtra.
Interfaith Community Event: Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner
Tickets: $25
Because they need to give the caterer an accurate headcount, they are asking you to purchase your tickets ahead of time. They cannot accept payment at the door.
Upcoming Holiday: Bodhi Day Online Puja
December 8, 2023 @ 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. Read more…
Bran’s Annual Holiday Concert!
Tis the Season!! For the first time since before the pandemic, Barefoot Bran’s annual holiday concert is back in person!
The Rime Center Gift shop will also be having a holiday sale during the concert. Stop in to pick up your holiday gifts at discounted prices.
Inclusive Family Sunday Service Survey
What does a family-friendly Sunday Service look like for you at the Rime Buddhist Center? Your opinion matters. Click to take the link to take our survey.
Rime Sangha Hike – Tallgrass Prairie National Reserve
October 14, 2023 @ 11am
The Rime Sangha will conclude with a final hike at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on Saturday October 14th. It will be an all day outing since the park is about a two hour drive from Kansas City. The carpool to the Tallgrass Prairie will leave at 9 am from the Rime Center and should get us to the park around 11am. If you are planning to carpool please email Gabi. Read more.
Upcoming Holiday – Lha Bab Düchen
November 4, 2023 Begins at 7:30am
Join us as the Rime Center celebrates Lha Bab Düchen, the ‘Festival of the Descent from Heaven’. The Rime Center will be hosting a series of Shakyamuni Buddha Pujas and open meditation sessions as an opportunity for you to come in and meditate throughout the day at your own pace and time limit. Read more…
Upcoming Class: Sutra Study Sunday – Karaniya Metta Sutta
November 5, 2023 @ 12:30pm
Join us as we explore the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras, both Pali Canon and Tibetan Kangyur every first Sunday of the month after the Sunday Service. We will be discussing the Karaniya Metta Sutta. The Karaniya Metta Sutta is a Buddhist scripture that teaches the practice of loving-kindness (metta).
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