Dharma talk given by Daniel Scharpenburg, June 15, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Upcoming Class: Basics of Buddhism
June 18, 2025 at 7:45pm
Have you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Come join us for an enlightening for this 10-week program (in-person with an online option). This class is for beginners and those with prior experience. We will use the Basics of Buddhism Workbook, an introductory guide for exploring Buddhist teachings and practices to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace through reflection and practical application (journaling, intentions, daily integration). Continue reading
14th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival
June 21, 2025
The Rime Buddhist Center is excited to be part of this year’s JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival at the historic 18th & Vine jazz district! Stop by our booth to say hello, pick up free stickers and wristbands, and learn more about Buddhism and the Rime Center’s mission.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help staff our booth throughout the event. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please reach out to Gabi for more details. We’d love to have your support!
The Silent Symphony of Interbeing: Navigating the Currents of Suffering with Wisdom’s Compass
Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, June 8, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Amidst the Storm, the Stillness Speaks: Cultivating Compassionate Action from the Eye of Inner Calm
Dharma talk given by Nicole Esquibel, June 1, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Tending the Flame: A Bodhisattva’s Resolve Against the Darkening Tide of Injustice
Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, May 25, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community with Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Dharma talk given by Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, May 18, 2025.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Sutra Study Sunday – The Questions of Śrīvasu
June 1, 2025 @ 12:30pm
We will be exploring the rich repository of Buddhist Sutras. We will be studying the The Questions of Śrīvasu Sūtra – The Six Knots. In this sūtra the Buddha is approached by the young merchant Śrīvasu, who asks how to live as a novice bodhisattva. Continue reading →
Rime Center Booth at 2025Kansas City PrideFest
June 6-8, 2025
The Rime Center is excited to participate in this year’s Kansas City PrideFest! We’ll have a booth (524) at Theis Park (533 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64110), where we’ll be sharing the Dharma, connecting with the community, and celebrating inclusivity and compassion. Continue reading
Dumpster Day
June 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for Dumpster Day on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM! We’re looking for volunteers to:
- Monitor the dumpster
- Walk the neighborhood and pick up trash
We’ll begin on our block and work outward. Every helping hand makes a difference! Continue reading