September 15, 2021Have you received empowerment from a teacher and asked to do a sadhana practice, but you are unsure what it all means? In this online pop-up course Lama Matt will introduce you to the practice of the three samadhis. Lama Matt will also hold space for questions that you might be having with your personal sadhana practice. Read more…
The Rime Center’s Social Justice Committee is proud to sponsor a 4 week discussion on Black and Buddhist. We will be discussing the book Black and Buddhist, which brings together a powerful collection of writings from African American teachers who are from all the major Buddhist traditions, as they tell their stories of how race and Buddhist practice have intersected in their lives. Read more…
May 19, 2021 @ 7pmWant to learn to meditate, but just don’t know how to get started? Join us online for this free meditation workshop. The wonderful thing about meditation is that it can be used anywhere, and has been proven to lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and help you cope with anxiety. Read more.
May 26, 2021 @ 7:30 pmHave 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 meditation instruction, life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life. Read more.
June 2, 2021 @ 6pmInterested in becoming an official member of the Rime Center? Beginning June 2nd join us at 6pm for the Rime Center’s Membership class. Upon completion of the class, students are inducted as new members of the Rime Center sangha. Read more.
June 3 @ 7:30 pmThe Rime Center’s Rainbow Body Meditation Group is proud to sponsor a four week discussion on Trans Buddhist Voices. The class will be discussing the book Transcending, which brings together more than thirty contributors from both the Mahayana and Theravada traditions to present a vision for a truly trans inclusive Buddhist sangha in the twenty-first century. Read more…
Begin the New Year with the 108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge. This challenge will be practice intensive for practitioners who want to apply their understanding of Bodhicitta with daily practice. We welcome new students who are looking to learn about the Bodhisattva Mind Training and how to apply it to their Buddhist path, as well as experienced students who have insights to share. Kick-off is Jan 1st at 7:45pm. Read more…
January 6 @ 6:00 pmGeshe Thinley will be continuing his class on the Stages of the path (Tibetan: Lamrim). This teaching condenses all the Buddha’s teachings into a step by step meditation manual that is easy to understand.
December 2 @ 6:00 pmGeshe Thinley will be continuing his class on the Stages of the path (Tibetan: Lamrim). This teaching condenses all the Buddha’s teachings into a step by step meditation manual that is easy to understand.
December 2 @ 7:45 pmJoin Dr. Nora and Luis as they discuss the Buddha’s instruction on using awareness of the breath as an initial focus for meditation. This teaching gives 16 steps to relax and compose the mind and body that are grouped into four foundational practices.