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.

Skillful Means in Daily Life – Online

Online

We will learn to use skillful means in our daily life with energy and enthusiasm. Each week, there will be an exercise from the book to practice throughout the week. Weekly topics will come from Chapters we have not yet … Continue reading

The Four Immeasurables – Online

Online

The Four Immeasurables—the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity – is a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others. This class presents a … Continue reading

Buddhist Art – Online

Online

In this online pop-up course Lama Matt will explore the art and common symbolism of some of the most important images formally known as “Thangkas” and Mandalas in Buddhism. Explore the bold colors, strange creatures, and exquisitely beautiful images. The … Continue reading

108 Day Bodhisattva Challenge

Online

This challenge will be practice intensive for those who want to apply their understanding of Bodhichitta 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

Rime Membership Class – Online

Online

Interested in becoming an official member of the Rime Center? Beginning Thursday March 10 join us at 6 pm for two one hour sessions covering the following topics: 1. Introductions, and overview of Tibetan Buddhism; 2. What does it mean … Continue reading

Preparing for the Refuge Vows

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

Free Meditation Workshop

St. Marks Hope and Peace Lutheran Church 3800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

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, and panic disorder. The wonderful thing about meditation is that it … Continue reading

Boundless Heart Class – Online

Online

Compassion, kindness, equanimity, and joy are not only the fruits of the awakened life but also the path to it—attitudes of mind that can be cultivated through intention and dedication. Also known as the brahma viharas (sublime abodes) and the … Continue reading

Basics of Buddhism – Online

Online

Have 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 the life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist … Continue reading