Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:45pm – 9:00pm, with an optional meditation from 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Except for the Meditation Workshop all classes are online and use Zoom for the meetings.

Use the registration link in the class description to register and pay for classes. If you have questions about a specific class, contact info@rimecenter.org.

These classes are available to EVERYONE. We have “Suggested Fees,” however pay whatever you can afford for the class. Everyone is welcome! It is our hope that some will pay more to cover those who can’t afford the usual fee. We simply want everyone to have access to these wonderful classes.

Mala Workshop – Pop Up Class

Rime Buddhist Center 2939 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us Friday July 8th at 6 pm for this one evening pop-up workshop where we will be designing and making your own mala. The Rime Center’s very own Christy Markham will be showing us how making a personal mala … Continue reading

Preparing for the Refuge Vows – Online

Online

This online class is for anyone who is contemplating on taking the refuge vows. Taking the refuge vows is generally considered to be the doorway to the learning and incorporating the Buddhist tenets into one’s life. The aim of this … Continue reading

Steps to the Great Perfection – Online

Online

Join Lama Matt as we discuss the book Steps to the Great Perfection. A compilation of teachings on the seven contemplations, an ancient system of mind-training/lojong teachings that has been preserved as part of a rare set of instructions on … Continue reading

The Four Immeasurables

Online

This class is a combination of study and application of lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. The four immeasurables are a traditional set of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our … Continue reading

Circle Experience – Sangha Community

Rime Buddhist Center 2939 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

A story sharing experience where all are equal and have uninterrupted opportunities to speak from the heart, while others listen from the heart, as the talking piece moves around the circle. The theme will be about sangha and community. This … Continue reading

Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha

Online

This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life: the first is attaining happiness … Continue reading

Rime Membership Class

Rime Buddhist Center 2939 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

Interested in becoming an official member of the Rime Center? Beginning Wednesday December 7th, join us at 7:45 pm for two one hour sessions covering the following topics: Introductions, and overview of Tibetan Buddhism; What does it mean to be … Continue reading

End of the Year Meditation Workshop

Plaza Library 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

OM for the Holidays? Start the new year out with mindfulness. Meditation has been proven to: lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and help you cope with anxiety. It has also been shown to be very effective with chronic pain, insomnia, … Continue reading

108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge

Rime Buddhist Center 2939 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

This challenge will be practice intensive for those 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 … Continue reading