Upcoming Holiday: Chökhor Düchen – Online Only
July 9, 2024 at 7pm
The Rime Center will host a special puja to commemorate Chökhor Düchen beginning at 7:00 pm. Chökhor Düchen, the ‘Festival of Turning the Wheel of Dharma’. It occurs on the fourth day of the sixth Tibetan lunar month. The puja will be in-person and online using Zoom. Continue reading →
Rime Sangha Hike – Parkville Nature Sanctuary
July 13, 2024 at 10am
Saturday, July 13th, the Rime Sangha will be meeting up at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. for a hike through the park.This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Continue reading →
Lama Lena Returns to the Rime Center
July 5-7, 2024
Get ready for an enlightening experience as Lama Lena makes her way back to Kansas City! Join us at St Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran Church ELCA for an unforgettable in-person event. She will be introducing the practice of Dzogchen. Dive deep into spiritual teachings and find inner peace with Lama Lena’s guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a renowned spiritual teacher right here in Kansas City!
Please Consider Becoming a Sponsor for This Summer’s Visiting Teacher Events.
This Summer the Rime Center will be hosting two amazing teachers, Lama Lena and Ven. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche. Our hope is to ensure that these teachings are open to everyone. However, there are real costs to hosting these events. Our goal is to raise $4000. This covers overhead and stipend for the teachers. We are currently 53% to our fundraising goal. Continue reading
Rime Sangha Hike – Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area
June 22, 2024 at 10am
The Rime Sangha will be meeting up at the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary on Saturday June 22nd at 10am for a socially distant hike through the park. We will be hiking the Wildlife Habitat, Hickory Grove, and Bethany Falls Trails… Continue reading →
Upcoming Class: Free Meditation Workshop
June 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
In 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. Continue reading →
Upcoming Class: Basics of Buddhism
June 26, 2024 at 7:45 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 the life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings…Continue reading →
Upcoming Class: Philosophical Views of Emptiness in Buddhism Part 1
June 26, 2024 at 7:45 pm
Join 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. Continue reading →
Upcoming Event: Half Day Green Tara Retreat
June 29, 2024 @ 9am
Designed 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 →