Happy Tibetan New Year – Year of the Earth Dragon

February 10, 2024

Losar Tashi Delek! Happy Tibetan New Year!

Losar means New Year in Tibetan. It is the first day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. For Tibetans, Losar celebration is one the most festive periods of the year observed with a lot of religious, cultural and merrymaking events. Learn about some recommended practices that can be done for Losar. Read more.

Lama Matt’s Reflection from the 2024 Greater Kansas City Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service

Reflection on the Life and Vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr from the Buddhist Tradition.

2024 Greater Kansas City Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service

I am grateful for the opportunity to join you today in friendship and reflection. I am thankful that we are able to take a moment out of our busy lives to embrace each other in the sacred and beloved community. In reflecting on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, I am reminded of the Buddha’s teachings of interconnectedness, non-violence, and active compassion. Continue reading

Artist Wanted!

The Rime Center is looking for artist who would like to submit an image that can be used for this year’s Losar cards. The theme for this coming Tibetan New Year is Wood Dragon. If you are interested in submitting an image, please email Lama Matt with either a jpg or png file. Submissions need to be sent by Jan 22, 2024.

38th Annual World Peace Meditation

The Rime Buddhist Center will host the 38th Annual World Peace Meditation, an interfaith gathering on December 31, at 6:00 a.m. (*please arrive by 5:30 a.m.). The program will consist of religious observances from various cultures and faith traditions including Native American smudging, Tibetan Buddhist chanting and meditation, Sufi whirling, devotional music, and the Muslim “call to prayer.” Members of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council will offer a prayer for peace from each of their faith traditions.

The event will be in-person at St. Marks Hope and Peace Lutheran Church. This event is free and open to everyone.

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