When denied or repressed, unconscious anger can have a negative impact with destructive consequences. But when recognized and used mindfully, it can be a positive source of vitality, courage, and dedication as well as a powerful mobilizing factor in our solidarity and commitment to enacting social change. Join Chaplain Sergio beginning November 18th at 7:45pm as he discusses liberation through anger. Read more…
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Rime Gem Tree Gift Shop Moving Sale
Packing Up the Rime Center
The Rime Center will be open Saturdays beginning at 9 am to pack up items that will be moved to the Wayne Ave property or be put into storage. We are looking for volunteers to help. Due to Covid-19 we are asking volunteers to please wear a mask.
- October 24, 2020 – 9am – 4pm
- October 31, 2020 – 9am – 4pm
- November 7, 2020 – 9am – 4pm
DATE CHANGE: Spirit Offering and Smoke Offering
Rime Center’s New Location
Rime Center’s New 2939 Wayne Ave Location

Thanks to the hard work of the Rime Center’s Board, the Executive Director Gabi Otto signed a contract to purchase a house at 2939 Wayne Avenue. This will serve as the location for the Rime Buddhist Center at our new site on 30th and Highland. We are excited about this next step and want to thank our sangha members and supporters for helping to make this happen. Continue reading
Zen Meditation Now Online
Thanks again to popular demand the Rime Center is now offering our Zen meditation online beginning October 5, 2020. Meditation begins promptly on Mondays at 7:00 pm and goes until 8:00 pm. Continue reading
Full Day Open Meditation
October 17, 2020 – 7am – 8pm
The Rime Center will be open throughout the day for people to come and meditate. Due to Covid-19 we are offering 1 hour sessions throughout the day and ask that you sign up for one of the sessions. Each hour will have two slots available. To make sure that others are able to meditate please keep to just one session. Read more.
Wednesday Evening Meditation Now Online
Thanks to popular demand the Rime Center is now offering our Wednesday evening meditation online. Meditation begins promptly at 7:00 and goes until 7:30 pm. Continue reading
Free Meditation Workshop
Meditation has been proven to: lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and help you cope with anxiety. It has also been shown to be very effective with chronic pain, insomnia, and panic disorder. The wonderful thing about meditation is that it can be used anywhere, even on the way to work and has no dangerous side effects. In this one session class you will learn this simple technique that can change your life. Read more…
Basics of Buddhism
September 23 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Have you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Buddhism is a 2,500 year old tradition that teaches us how to end pain and suffering in ourselves and others. This 8 week course will cover meditation instruction, life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life. Read more…