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
Resting the Mind and Embracing the Nature of Reality
Dharma talk given by Acharya Yeshi Sergio, February 23, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Embracing the Naked Mind: Letting Go of Narratives to Find Ease in the Present
Dharma talk given by Daniel Scharpenburg, February 16, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
The Stillness of Now: Vipassana’s Path to Timelessness
Dharma talk given by Daniel Scharpenburg, February 9, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Rime Sangha Movie Night: Secret Movie Series at Cinemark!
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 →
Rime Sangha Advisory Council Meeting – Online Only
Upcoming Event: Half Day Chenrezig Retreat
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 →
Sutra Study Sunday – The Śūraṅgama Sūtra
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 →
Cultivating Presence: Shamatha and the Power of Mindfulness
Dharma talk given by Nicole Esquibel, February 2, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Upcoming Class: Preparing for the Refuge & Lay Pratimoksha Vows – Online Only
March 4, 2025 at 7:30pm
This class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the Refuge & Lay Pratimoksha vows. Taking the refuge vows is generally considered to be the doorway to the learning and incorporating the Buddhist tenets into one’s life. Continue reading