It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved sangha member and longtime prison outreach volunteer, Eugene “Gene” Felling, who left us on April 24, 2025. Gene was a devoted and active presence in our community since 2013.

To honor his life and spirit, we will hold a special Chenrezig (four-armed) practice session on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to join in this offering of prayers for our dear friend.

In keeping with our tradition, we invite you to join us in making offerings and chanting the Aspiration Prayer of Dewachen for our beloved Dharma brother, Gene Felling, as he journeys through the Bardo of Dharmata. We encourage these practices for 49 days, through June 11th, 2025, to support his transition with our collective merit and prayers. Continue reading →

April 12, 2025 at 10am

The Rime Sangha will be meeting up at the Weston Bend State Park for a hike through the park. We will be hiking the West Ridge Trail. It is a 2.4 mile loop trail located near Weston, Missouri that features a river and… Continue reading →

April 13 2025 @ 10:30am

Please join Nora’s family and the Rime Sangha as we gather to honor Dr. Nora Quiason. Together, we will offer prayers, share memories, and create a space for healing and reflection. This will be a time to celebrate Nora’s life, reaffirm our spiritual path, and find solace in community amid loss.

All who knew and loved Nora are welcome to attend. This will be in-person and online

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April 5, 2025 @ 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 →

April 6, 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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

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