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SUMMARY:Embodying Tara
DESCRIPTION:Tara\, the Goddess of Compassion\, can manifest within all of us in her twenty-one different forms. In this class\, we’ll learn how to integrate Tara’s energy into our daily life through book readings\, discussion\, guided meditation\, and mantra recitation\, with a focus on four of the 21 Taras. We’ll also draw inspiration from women and movements like Machig Labdron\, Malala Yousafzai\, Jane Goodall\, and Black Lives Matter to connect with Tara’s teachings with modern challenges. This class is open to anyone seeking to cultivate compassion\, overcome fears\, and live with greater wisdom and courage. This event will be in-person and online. \nRegister Online \nDate: Wednesdays 7:45 – 9 PM Beginning Sept 4th\nFacilitators: Acharaya Yeshi Sergio / Gabi Otto\nBook: Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom by Chandra Easton
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/embodying-tara/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240901T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
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SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – Gayāśīrṣa Hill - Continued
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. Gayāśīrṣa Hill is a pithy Buddhist scripture that describes various aspects of the Mahāyāna Buddhist path. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Gayāśīrṣa
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-gayasir%e1%b9%a3a-hill/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T190722Z
UID:7427-1722455100-1722459600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Philosophical Views of Emptiness in Buddhism Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our event exploring the deep philosophical views of emptiness in Buddhism!\nJoin us at the Rime Buddhist Center for an enlightening discussion on this fascinating topic. Dive into Buddhist thought and gain a deeper understanding of the concept of emptiness. This class will explore Buddhist philosophical thought of the early Madhyamika schools and Yogacara (Chittamatra). Join us for a thought-provoking experience that will enrich your understanding of emptiness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve into the profound wisdom of Buddhist philosophy! \nRegister Online \nFacilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: 4 sessions beginning on July 31\, 2024\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $30\nText: Making Sense of Mind Only: Why Yogacara Buddhism Matters by William S. Waldron – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/philosophical-views-of-emptiness-in-buddhism-part-2/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T193627Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophical Views of Emptiness in Buddhism Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our event exploring the deep philosophical views of emptiness in Buddhism!\nJoin us at the Rime Buddhist Center for an enlightening discussion on this fascinating topic. Dive into Buddhist thought and gain a deeper understanding of the concept of emptiness. This class will explore Buddhist philosophical schools of early buddhism including the Vaibhashika and Sautrantika. Join us for a thought-provoking experience that will enrich your understanding of emptiness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve into the profound wisdom of Buddhist philosophy! \nRegister Online \nFacilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: 3 sessions beginning on June 26\, 2024\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $30\nText: Making Sense of Mind Only: Why Yogacara Buddhism Matters by William S. Waldron – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/philosophical-views-of-emptiness-in-buddhism-part-1/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T210000
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CREATED:20240502T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T132547Z
UID:7410-1719431100-1719435600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Buddhism
DESCRIPTION: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 the life of the Buddha\, basic Buddhist teachings\, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life. This event will be in-person with an online option available. \nRegister Online \nDate: 8 sessions beginning on Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $50 \nNote: In-person class size limited to 12 people. \nThe main book that will be used for the challenge will be Buddhism for Beginners by Ven. Thubten Chodron. This book takes the most commonly asked questions—beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction—as well as a manual for living a more peaceful\, mindful\, and satisfying Life. \nWednesday Online Discussions beginning June 26th\nParticipants will meet either in-person or online Wednesdays at 7:45 pm to discuss the week’s topic. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion about the practice that will include actions that can be applied to daily life/practice.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/basics-of-buddhism-4/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20240502T133216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T141121Z
UID:7414-1718911800-1718917200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Free Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this workshop you will be introduced to the practice of meditation. Designed to teach you the methods and techniques to help you establish this simple practice. You will learn how to connect to a deeper presence within yourself. \nRegister Today \nInstructor: Sergio Moreno and Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: One Session beginning June 20th\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 – 9:00 pm\nIn-Person Only\nClass Fee: Free
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/free-meditation-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Plaza Library\, 4801 Main Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20240507T172703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172753Z
UID:7456-1717331400-1717335000@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa: The Fourfold Accomplishment Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In the Accomplishment of the Sets of Four Qualities: The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa\, Venerable Śāriputra requests the Buddha Śākyamuni to explain the conduct of bodhisattvas. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Bodhisattva­prātimokṣa­catuṣkanirhāra – The Accomplishment of the Sets of Four Qualities: The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-the-bodhisattvas-pratimok%e1%b9%a3a-the-fourfold-accomplishment-part-2/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20240502T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T200840Z
UID:7431-1716406200-1716411600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Rime Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator Training Class: Empowering Rime Sangha Members\nAre you interested in leading a meditation session or facilitating classes at the Rime Center? Join our facilitator training workshop. This workshop is designed to furnish you with the skills and knowledge needed to lead engaging meditation sessions\, classes\, and group discussions. \nLama Matt will guide you through interactive sessions\, case studies\, and hands-on exercises\, covering topics such as: \n\nEstablishing a clear purpose and goals\nCreating an inclusive and participatory environment\nManaging group dynamics\nFacilitating effective discussions\nUsing visual aids and technology\nHandling challenging situations\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned facilitator or new to the role\, this workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques to gain confidence in facilitating various Rime Center programs and classes. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nAnyone who is interested in facilitating classes at the Rime Center\nAnyone who is interested in leading meditation sessions at the Rime Center\nCurrent class facilitators and meditations leads\n\nDates and Registration: \nDate: May 22\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 pm\nLocation: In-person at the Rime Sangha House\nRegistration: Go to Rime Facilitator Training \nLimited seats available. Register now to secure your spot.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/rime-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20240416T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T151453Z
UID:7389-1714912200-1714915800@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa: The Fourfold Accomplishment
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In the Accomplishment of the Sets of Four Qualities: The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa\, Venerable Śāriputra requests the Buddha Śākyamuni to explain the conduct of bodhisattvas. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Bodhisattva­prātimokṣa­catuṣkanirhāra – The Accomplishment of the Sets of Four Qualities: The Bodhisattvas’ Prātimokṣa
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-the-accomplishment-of-the-sets-of-four-qualities-the-bodhisattvas-pratimok%e1%b9%a3a/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20240317T224943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T153629Z
UID:7340-1713383100-1713387600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Rime Membership Class - Online Only
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming an official member of the Rime Center? \nBeginning Wednesday April 17th\, join us at 7:45 pm for two one hour sessions covering the following topics: \n\nIntroductions\, and overview of Tibetan Buddhism;\nWhat does it mean to be Rime;\nThe organizational structure of the Rime Center and explanation of the center’s outreach programs;\nProgram Events and service opportunities.\n\nUpon completion of the classes\, students are inducted as new members of the Rime Center sangha and are given a mala personally blessed by H.H. Dalai Lama. \nThis event will be online only. \nGo to Rime Membership Class to register for the event.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/rime-membership-class-4/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231211T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T141011Z
UID:7153-1712493000-1712496600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – All the Defilements Sutta
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In The All the Defilements Sutta\, the Buddha lists seven approaches for eliminating the āsavas: deep-seated defilements that “flow out” of the mind and prevent liberation. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Sabbāsavasutta – All the Defilement Sutta
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-all-the-effluents-sutta/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231211T022248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T022248Z
UID:7155-1709469000-1709472600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – The Gold Sūtra
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In The Gold Sūtra\, the Buddha explains that the mind of awakening is like gold because it is pure. He also teaches the analogy that just as a smith shapes gold into various forms\, yet the nature of the gold itself does not change\, so too the mind of awakening manifests in various unique ways\, yet the nature of the mind of awakening itself does not change. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: The Gold Sūtra
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-the-gold-sutra/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231211T022819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T203249Z
UID:7157-1707654600-1707658200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Circle Experience - Bringing SAD onto the Path: Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:A story sharing experience where all are equal and have uninterrupted opportunities to speak from the heart\, while others listen from the heart\, as the talking piece moves around the circle. The theme will be about bringing SAD onto the path. \nThis event will be in-person at the Rime Buddhist Center. \n  \nFacilitator: Andrea Duloc & Julie Farr\nClass Fee: Open to the public\nText: None required
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/circle-experience-bringing-sad-onto-the-path/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231211T015705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T015705Z
UID:7151-1707049800-1707053400@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion Sutta
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. Said to be the Buddha’s very first sermon\, or discourse\, after this awakening. According to other suttas in the Pali Canon\, the Buddha had doubts about whether to even try teaching what he had realized\, figuring no one would be able to comprehend or master it. However\, the god Brahma assured him there would be at least a few people “with little dust in their eyes\,” and begged the Buddha to teach. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion Sutta
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-setting-the-wheel-of-dhamma-in-motion-sutta/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231211T014248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T014919Z
UID:7149-1704630600-1704634200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday – Declaring What Is Supreme
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In The Sūtra “Declaring What Is Supreme”\, the Buddha\, while spending the rainy season at the Bamboo Grove in Rājagṛha\, teaches his saṅgha of śrāvakas that the Buddha is supreme among all beings\, the Dharma of being free of attachment is supreme among all dharmas\, and the Saṅgha is supreme among all communities and groups. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: The Sūtra “Declaring What Is Supreme”
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-declaring-what-is-supreme/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20231201T163950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T163950Z
UID:7127-1704311100-1704315600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This challenge will be practice intensive for those who want to apply their understanding of Bodhicitta with daily practice. We welcome new students who are looking to learn about the Bodhisattva Mind Training and how to apply it to their Buddhist path\, as well as experienced students who have insights to share. This event will be in-person with an online option available. \n“The Tibetan word lojong literally means ‘mind training’ but the practice really has more to do with training our attitude\, training us out of the habitual ways that we respond to situation that happen to us\, especially adverse circumstances.” – Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo \nThe main book that will be used for the challenge will be The Heroic Heart: Awakening Unbound Compassion by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. The Heroic Heart Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo illuminates the heart of Mahayana Buddhism—bodhicitta—describing it as “the selfless expression of boundless compassion.” Jetsunma uses as a touchstone the famous Tibetan Buddhist text The Thirty-Seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva. Here\, she reveals how to become such a compassionate hero\, the bodhisattva in training\, and helps us to face the uncertain tides of the world\, however joyful or dangerous\, with a deep wish to find meaning and uncover the ultimate heart of wisdom and compassion. \nRegister today! \nKick off party for the 108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge is Sunday December 31\, 2023 at 10:30am and will be during the Sunday Service. \nSunday Dharma Talks beginning December 31st\nEach week kicks off a new topic with a Sunday Dharma talk given by Lama Matt and the other Dharma Facilitators. Dharma Talks will be uploaded to the Rime Center’s Podcast each Monday. Participants are then encouraged to read the topic from the book. \nWednesday Online Discussions beginning January 3rd\nParticipants will meet either in-person or online Wednesdays at 7:45 pm to discuss the week’s topic. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion about the practice that will include actions that can be applied to daily life/practice.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/108-day-bodhisattva-challenge-5/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T172439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T031026Z
UID:6902-1701606600-1701610200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday - The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom\, the Blessed Mother
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In this famous scripture\, known popularly as The Heart Sūtra\, the Buddha Śākyamuni inspires his senior monk Śāriputra to request instructions from the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara on the way to practice the perfection of wisdom. Avalokiteśvara then describes how an aspiring practitioner of the perfection of wisdom must first understand how all phenomena lack an intrinsic nature\, which amounts to the realization of emptiness. Next\, Avalokiteśvara reveals a brief mantra that the practitioner can recite as a method for engendering this understanding experientially. Following Avalokiteśvara’s teaching\, the Buddha offers his endorsement and confirms that this is the foremost way to practice the perfection of wisdom. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom\, the Blessed Mother
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-the-heart-of-the-perfection-of-wisdom-the-blessed-mother/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T193212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T144150Z
UID:6910-1700682300-1700686800@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Introduction to the Path of the Mahayana
DESCRIPTION:The Mahayana is a major school of Buddhism that emphasizes the bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom. If you are interested in learning more about the Mahayana path\, we will be studying “Letter to a Friend” by Nāgārjuna. Nāgārjuna’s advice provides a succinct and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Mahayana Buddhism. It guides both laypeople and ordained individuals on the path to liberation and enlightenment. The instructions are particularly relevant to those who want to engage in spiritual activity while continuing to live and work in society. Nāgārjuna’s advice is meant to convey the whole meaning of the Dharma to the average person in a language and style that is simple to understand. \nThis class will be in-person with an online option. \nRegister Online \nFacilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha & Daniel Scharpenburg\nDate: 6 sessions beginning on November 22\, 2023\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $30\nText: Nāgārjuna’s Letter to a Friend – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop. \nThese classes are available to EVERYONE. We have “Suggested Fees\,” however pay whatever you can afford for the class. Everyone is welcome! It is our hope that some will pay more to cover those who can’t afford the usual fee. We simply want everyone to have access to these wonderful classes.\nUse coupon R1M3CL@55 if you are unable to afford to class fee.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/introduction-to-the-path-of-the-mahayana/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T171920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T234404Z
UID:6900-1699187400-1699191000@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday - Karaniya Metta Sutta
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. The Karaniya Metta Sutta is a Buddhist scripture that teaches the practice of loving-kindness (metta). It is one of the most well-known and widely practiced suttas in Buddhism. The sutta begins with the Buddha describing the benefits of metta and then goes on to describe how to practice metta. \nWe will also be having a potluck\, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Karaniya Metta Sutta
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-karaniya-metta-sutta/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T194449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T143721Z
UID:6915-1698867900-1698872400@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: The Four Immeasurables
DESCRIPTION:This class is a combination of study and application of lovingkindness\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity. The four immeasurables are a traditional set of practices that open the heart\, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves\, and deepen our relationships to others. \nThis class will be in-person with an online option. \nRegister & Pay \n  \n  \nFacilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: 4 sessions beginning on November 1\, 2023\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $30\nText: The Four Immeasurables: Practices to Open the Heart – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop. \nThese classes are available to EVERYONE. We have “Suggested Fees\,” however pay whatever you can afford for the class. Everyone is welcome! It is our hope that some will pay more to cover those who can’t afford the usual fee. We simply want everyone to have access to these wonderful classes.\nUse coupon R1M3CL@55 if you are unable to afford to class fee.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/the-four-immeasurables-2/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T234330Z
UID:6898-1696163400-1696167000@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday - Kalama Sutta
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. The sutta starts off by describing how the Buddha passes through the village of Kesaputta and is greeted by its inhabitants\, a clan called the Kalamas. They ask for his advice: they say that many wandering holy men and ascetics pass through\, expounding their teachings and criticizing the teachings of others. So whose teachings should they follow? He delivers in response a sermon that serves as an entry point to the Dhamma\, the Buddhist teachings for those unconvinced by mere spectacular revelation. \nWe will also be having a potluck\, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: Kalama Sutta
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-kalama-sutta/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T200122Z
UID:6918-1695239100-1695243600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Four Foundations of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:For the followers of the Buddha and his teachings\, there is a need for great emphasis on the practice of meditation. One must see the straight forward logic that mind is the cause of confusion and that by transcending confusion one attains the enlightened state. This can only take place through the practice of meditation. The Buddha himself experienced this\, by working on his own mind\, and what he learned has been handed down to us. The four foundations of mindfulness are regarded as fundamental and lays a strong foundation for practice. \nRegister Online \nInstructor: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\, Nora Swami Kuvirananda and Luis Dakpa Gelek\nDates: Four sessions beginning Wednesday September 20\, 2023\nTimes: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $30\nText: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English – Get it on Amazon \nThese classes are available to EVERYONE. We have “Suggested Fees\,” however pay whatever you can afford for the class. Everyone is welcome! It is our hope that some will pay more to cover those who can’t afford the usual fee. We simply want everyone to have access to these wonderful classes.\nUse coupon R1M3CL@55 if you are unable to afford to class fee.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-2/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T030604Z
UID:6907-1694720700-1694725200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Date Change: Preparing for the Refuge Vows
DESCRIPTION:This class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the refuge vows. Taking the refuge vows is generally considered to be the doorway to the learning and incorporating the Buddhist tenets into one’s life. The aim of this class is to provide the student with the understanding the what\, why and how before making the commitment to take the refuge vows. Refuge Vows will be given on September 17th during the Sunday Service. \nThis class will be in-person only. If you are interested in taking the Refuge vows\, please fill out this form and click submit.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/preparing-for-the-refuge-vows-5/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T170019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T234248Z
UID:6896-1693744200-1693747800@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sutra Study Sunday - The Questions of the Nāga King Sāgara
DESCRIPTION: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. Sūtra (Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In this very short sūtra\, the Buddha explains to a nāga king and an assembly of monks that reciting the four aphorisms of the Dharma is equivalent to recitation of all of the 84\,000 articles of the Dharma. He urges them to make diligent efforts to engage in understanding the four aphorisms (also called the four seals)\, which are the defining philosophical tenets of the Buddhist doctrine. \nWe will also be having a potluck\, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \nFacilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg\nText: The Questions of the Nāga King Sāgara
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/sutra-study-sunday-the-questions-of-the-naga-king-sagara/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230812T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T164040Z
UID:6891-1693424700-1693429200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Rime Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming an official member of the Rime Center? Beginning Wednesday August 30th\, join us at 7:45 pm for two one hour sessions covering the following topics: \n\nIntroductions\, and overview of Tibetan Buddhism;\nWhat does it mean to be Rime;\nThe organizational structure of the Rime Center and explanation of the center’s outreach programs;\nProgram Events and service opportunities.\n\nUpon completion of the classes\, students are inducted as new members of the Rime Center sangha and are given a mala personally blessed by H.H. Dalai Lama. \nThis event will be in-person and online. \nGo to Rime Membership Class to register for the class.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/rime-membership-class-3/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Membership Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230402T132529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T132529Z
UID:6706-1687376700-1687381200@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Buddhism
DESCRIPTION: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 the life of the Buddha\, basic Buddhist teachings\, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life. This event will be in-person with an online option available. \nRegister Online \nDate: 8 sessions beginning on Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023\nTime: 7:45 – 9:00 pm\nClass Fee: $50 \nThe main book that will be used for the challenge will be Buddhism for Beginners by Ven. Thubten Chodron. This book takes the most commonly asked questions—beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction—as well as a manual for living a more peaceful\, mindful\, and satisfying Life. \nKick off party for the Basics of Buddhism is Sunday June 18\, 2023 at 10:30am and will be during the Sunday Service. \nSunday Dharma Talks beginning June 18th\nEach week kicks off a new topic with a Sunday Dharma talk given by Lama Matt and the other Dharma Facilitators. Dharma Talks will be uploaded to the Rime Center’s Podcast each Monday. Participants are then encouraged to read the topic from the book. \nWednesday Online Discussions beginning June 21st\nParticipants will meet either in-person or online Wednesdays at 7:45 pm to discuss the week’s topic. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion about the practice that will include actions that can be applied to daily life/practice.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/basics-of-buddhism-3/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20221202T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T203534Z
UID:6481-1686769200-1686776400@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Free Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this workshop you will be introduced to the practice of meditation. Designed to teach you the methods and techniques to help you establish this simple practice. You will learn how to connect to a deeper presence within yourself. \nRegister Today \nInstructor: Sergio Moreno and Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: One Session beginning June 14th\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 pm\nIn-Person Only\nClass Fee: Free
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/free-meditation-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Core Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20230426T210546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T210657Z
UID:6747-1683143100-1683147600@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:What is a Tsok Offering? - Pop Up Class
DESCRIPTION:In her visit to the Rime Center in 2014\, Lama Lena recommended that the Rime Center perform tsoks on a regular basis as a way to benefit the sangha and build stronger bonds with each other. But what is a tsok? \nIn this pop-up class Lama Matthew Palden Gocha will introduce the practice of the Tibetan tsok. He will talk about the origins of the practice along with how to perform the ritual from his personal experience. In the book\, “Handbook for Half Buddhas” Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche says\, “If you are a tantric practitioner\, you should attend Tsok-Kor practice with pure vision or view. In other words\, you should view all phenomena as inherently pure and free from defilements of samsara. If you are not a tantric practitioner\, you should attend Tsok-Kor practice with a mind focused exclusively on positive thoughts.” \nThis event is free and in-person only\, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot with the registration below.
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/what-is-a-tsok-offering-pop-up-class/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20221202T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T193848Z
UID:6483-1681933500-1681938000@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for the Bodhisattva Vows
DESCRIPTION:This class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the Bodhisattva vows. Taking the Bodhisattva vows one commits to follow the path of a bodhisattva\, one who works to lead all sentient beings to perfect enlightenment. The aim of this class is to provide the student with the understanding the what\, why and how before making the commitment to take the vows. The Bodhisattva Vows will be given on April 23rd during the Sunday Service. \nUPDATE: The class will be online only. Vows will be in-person only. \nIf you are interested in taking the Bodhisattva vows\, please fill out this form and click submit. \n\n \nInstructor: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: One Session beginning on Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023\nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\nClass Fee: Free\nText: None\nPrerequisite: Basics of Buddhism and Refuge Vows
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/preparing-for-the-bodhisattva-vows/
LOCATION:Rime Buddhist Center\, 2939 Wayne Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203531
CREATED:20221202T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T214524Z
UID:6478-1678019400-1678023000@www.rimecenter.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Preparing for the Refuge Vows
DESCRIPTION:This class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the refuge vows. Taking the refuge vows is generally considered to be the doorway to the learning and incorporating the Buddhist tenets into one’s life. The aim of this class is to provide the student with the understanding the what\, why and how before making the commitment to take the refuge vows. Refuge & Pratimoksha Vows will be given on March 12th during the Sunday Service. \nIf you are interested in taking the Refuge vows\, please fill out this form and click submit. \n\n \nInstructor: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha\nDate: One Session beginning on Sunday\, March 5\, 2023\nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\nClass Fee: Free\nText: None\nPrerequisite: Basics of Buddhism
URL:https://www.rimecenter.org/classes/preparing-for-the-refuge-vows-4/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Classes,Core Classes
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