June 15, 2025 @ 10:30amPlease 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
August 9, 2025 at 10amJoin us for a mindful hike at Fleming Park on Saturday, August 9th at 10 AM. We’ll explore the Lower Rock Ledges Loop, a scenic 3.3-mile trail near Unity Village. Meet at Shelter 14, 8401 Beach Rd, Lee’s Summit. Dogs welcome (on leash)! Continue reading
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
April 7, 2025 at 7pmJoin the Rime Sangha for a movie night at Cinemark in Merriam, KS, on April 7th at 7 PM! We’ll be watching a secret movie for only $5. The title is revealed at the opening credits. Don’t miss this fun night out! Continue reading →
April 12, 2025 at 10amThe Rime Sangha will be meeting up at the Weston Bend State Park for a hike through the park. We will be hiking the West Ridge Trail. It is a 2.4 mile loop trail located near Weston, Missouri that features a river and… Continue reading
April 13 2025 @ 10:30amPlease join Nora’s family and the Rime Sangha as we gather to honor Dr. Nora Quiason. Together, we will offer prayers, share memories, and create a space for healing and reflection. This will be a time to celebrate Nora’s life, reaffirm our spiritual path, and find solace in community amid loss.
All who knew and loved Nora are welcome to attend. This will be in-person and online
May 16-18, 2025Join us for a transformative weekend with author, theologian, and pastoral counselor Pamela Ayo Yetunde. This special event will feature a public talk on her latest work, Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life, followed by a weekend teaching on her groundbreaking book, Casting Indra’s Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community.
This event is open to everyone, but please consider being a sponsor for this retreat for as little at $150. Your sponsorship will ensure everyone can attend these wonderful teachings.
April 5, 2025 @ 9amDesigned to be accessible for all levels of learning. The retreat will focus on the sadhana practice of Green Tara, which involves chanting the tantric liturgy, meditation, and chanting of mantras. Continue reading →
April 6, 2025 @ 12:30pmWe will be exploring the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras. We will be studying the Śūraṅgama Sūtra – The Six Knots. In this sūtra the Buddha uses the metaphor of six knots tied in a cloth to represent the obstacles to enlightenment. Continue reading →
March 14, 2025Join us for Chotrul Düchen, the ‘Festival of Miracles’. Chotrul Düchen falls on the fifteenth day of the first Tibetan month’s full moon. The following fifteen days celebrate the Buddha’s miracles to boost his disciples’ devotion. A special puja begins at 7:00 pm. The puja will be in-person and online using Zoom. Continue reading →