Dharma talk given by Acharya Yeshi Sergio, March 9, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Upcoming Holiday: Chotrul Düchen, the ‘Festival of Miracles’
March 14, 2025
Join 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 →
Spring Spirit Offering and Smoke Puja
March 23, 2025 @ 10:30am
Lama Matthew Palden Gocha and the Rime Nagpa/ma community will be offering both a spirit offering and smoke offering during the Sunday Service. We will be making offerings to help dedicate and create auspicious connections as we enter the new season. Continue reading →
A Special Social Justice Announcement
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.
Gathering the Dakinis: First Group Meeting
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.
Resisting Oppression, Upholding Compassion: A Path Forward Through the Six Paramitas in Troubled Times
The current political climate is deeply troubling, as policies and actions that seem to contradict democratic principles, human rights, and compassion are rapidly gaining ground. This has caused widespread fear, especially concerning the erosion of freedoms, equality, and social justice. There is a palpable sense of loss, as hard-fought progress made over decades is being rolled back, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to greater harm. Continue reading
The Still Point: Cultivating Inner Peace Amidst Samsara’s Unfolding
Dharma talk given by Nicole Esquibel, March 2, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Happy Tibetan New Year – Year of the Wood Snake
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.