In response to the rising tide of political hostility and social injustice, the Rime Buddhist Center has released a powerful statement, ‘Resisting Oppression, Upholding Compassion: A Path Forward Through the Six Paramitas in Troubled Times.’ This document addresses the urgent need to resist harmful policies targeting vulnerable communities and the erosion of democratic values. It offers a framework for action based on the Six Paramitas (Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Diligence, Meditative Concentration, and Wisdom) as a guide for compassionate and effective resistance. The statement calls for a mindful, sustained commitment to alleviating suffering and building a more just and compassionate society for all. It emphasizes that true resistance embodies the Bodhisattva spirit, transforming not only the world but also our own hearts and minds. Read the full statement to learn more about this important message.

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April 5, 2025 at 12pm

The first Dakini group meeting will be held on April 5th at noon at the Rime Sangha house. A Green Tara meditation session will be offered that morning for those who wish to participate. The meeting will be dedicated to discussing and deciding the group’s future activities and direction. Attendees are requested to bring their ideas.

Please feel free to email Gabi if you’re interested.

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Losar is the Tibetan New Year, one of the most important and festive celebrations in Tibetan culture. It marks the beginning of the Tibetan lunar calendar and is a time of renewal, reflection, and joyous celebration. The word “Losar” (ལོ་གསར་) translates to “New Year” in Tibetan, with “lo” meaning “year” and “sar” meaning “new.” Continue reading →

February 24, 2025 at 7pm

Join the Rime Sangha for a movie night at Cinemark in Merriam, KS, on February 24th 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 →

February 27, 2025 at 6pm

The Rime Sangha Advisory Council is meeting on Zoom on Thursday February 27th at 6pm. This is open to anyone that wants to attend, so come. We’re going to talk about what the Rime Center Community could do to help a charity called “The Tibetan Nuns Project”.

March 1, 2025 at 9am

Join us for an in-person and online Chenrezig practice retreat, focusing on the popular Thangtong Gyalpo liturgy. Chenrezig embodies the compassion of all buddhas. This accessible retreat includes chanting, meditation, and mantra recitation from the Chenrezig sadhana, a powerful practice for overcoming obstacles and cultivating pure perception. Continue reading →

March 2, 2025 @ 12:30pm

We 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 →

Due to the winter weather pushing through our area tonight the Wednesday meditation will be cancelled and the Bodhisattva Challenge class will be online only.

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 Snake. 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, 2025.

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February 1, 2025 @ 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 →