April 7, 2025 at 7pmJoin the Rime Sangha for a movie night at Cinemark in Merriam, KS, on April 7th at 7 PM! We’ll be watching a secret movie for only $5. The title is revealed at the opening credits. Don’t miss this fun night out! Continue reading →
April 12, 2025 at 10amThe 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 @ 10:30amPlease 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
May 16-18, 2025Join us for a transformative weekend with author, theologian, and pastoral counselor Pamela Ayo Yetunde. This special event will feature a public talk on her latest work, Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life, followed by a weekend teaching on her groundbreaking book, Casting Indra’s Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community.
This event is open to everyone, but please consider being a sponsor for this retreat for as little at $150. Your sponsorship will ensure everyone can attend these wonderful teachings.
April 5, 2025 @ 9amDesigned 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 @ 12:30pmWe 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, 2025Join 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 @ 10:30amLama 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.
April 5, 2025 at 12pmThe 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.