Rime Buddhist Center & Institute of Tibetan Studies

Rime Buddhist Center & Institute of Tibetan Studies The Rime Buddhist Center is a non-sectarian Tibetan Buddhist center located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. www.rimecenter.org

The Rime Buddhist Center was founded by Lama Chuck and Chaplain Mary Stanford in 1995. The Rime Buddhist Center & Tibetan Institute of Studies has evolved to reach an ever-increasing number of people interested in the study and practice of Buddhism in and around Kansas City.

06/22/2026

Awakening Through Interconnection

Welcome to the Rime Buddhist Center’s Dharma Talk Series!

In this talk, Lama Matt explores the nature of human connection, loneliness, and the Buddhist perspective on interconnectedness. Through stories and reflections, he highlights how our self-imposed isolation and mental habits create suffering, and how compassion and wisdom can help us break down these barriers.

Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

If you find value in our content and would like to support the Rime Buddhist Center, please consider making a donation at www.rimecenter.org/donate. Your generosity helps us continue sharing the Dharma and fostering a compassionate community.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

Today we honor Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally received word of their emancipation, tw...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally received word of their emancipation, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Freedom is not given. It is worked for by generations of people who refused to stop. We celebrate the resilience and joy of Black Americans today, and we recommit to the bodhisattva aspiration: the liberation and flourishing of all beings.

May all beings be free. May all beings know dignity. May we have the courage to be part of that freedom.

We invite you to gather with us this Sunday as we come together as one community to reawaken our Buddha-nature.Dharma Ta...
06/18/2026

We invite you to gather with us this Sunday as we come together as one community to reawaken our Buddha-nature.

Dharma Talk: Awakening Through Interconnection

In this talk, Lama Matt explores the Buddhist teaching that suffering arises from the mistaken sense that we are separate from one another, and that compassion grows as we recognize our deep interdependence with all beings. Drawing on the story of Asanga and the wounded dog, we see how genuine compassion can dissolve self-centeredness and open the door to wisdom. The practice of dharma invites us to continually expand our circle of concern—from those we naturally care about to strangers, difficult people, and ultimately all beings without exception.

The Rime Center's Sunday Services will be located at the Rime Sangha House, or tune in online via YouTube Live for the Rime Center’s Online Sunday Service.

https://mailchi.mp/rimecenter/the-rime-centers-weekly-news-update-12-22-12757925

06/08/2026

Purification Without Self-Punishment

Welcome to the Rime Buddhist Center’s Dharma Talk Series!

In this talk, Lama Matt explores the Buddhist approach to dealing with personal wrongdoing through the Vajrasafa practice, emphasizing sincerity, compassion, and the four powers of purification. It offers a structured method for facing and transforming past harms without self-hatred.

Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

If you find value in our content and would like to support the Rime Buddhist Center, please consider making a donation at www.rimecenter.org/donate. Your generosity helps us continue sharing the Dharma and fostering a compassionate community.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

W're having a wonderful time at Kansas City PrideFest sharing free stickers, wristbands, malas, and information about ou...
06/06/2026

W're having a wonderful time at Kansas City PrideFest sharing free stickers, wristbands, malas, and information about our community and programs. A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers who have helped staff the booth and represent the Rime Buddhist Center with such warmth and kindness.

If you're heading to PrideFest this weekend, be sure to stop by Booth #524. We'd love to see you. 🌈🙏

🌈 The Rime Buddhist Center is excited to be part of KC PrideFest 2026!Join us at Theis Park, June 5–7, as we celebrate c...
06/03/2026

🌈 The Rime Buddhist Center is excited to be part of KC PrideFest 2026!

Join us at Theis Park, June 5–7, as we celebrate community, inclusivity, and compassion under this year's theme, It's All Ours.

Stop by our booth (524) to learn about Buddhism, meet our sangha, and pick up free stickers, wristbands, malas, and information about upcoming classes and events. Whether you're curious about Buddhism or already practicing, we'd love to meet you.

🎟️ Learn more about PrideFest and get tickets at: https://bit.ly/KCPride26Tix

We look forward to celebrating with you!

06/01/2026

Saga Dawa: Birth, Awakening, and Not Wasting This Life

Welcome to the Rime Buddhist Center’s Dharma Talk Series!

In this talk, Lama Matt explores the significance of Saga Dawa, highlighting the Buddha's life, teachings, and the importance of mindful practice during this sacred month. He emphasizes the value of human life, the power of understanding suffering, and the impact of small, virtuous actions.

Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

If you find value in our content and would like to support the Rime Buddhist Center, please consider making a donation at www.rimecenter.org/donate. Your generosity helps us continue sharing the Dharma and fostering a compassionate community.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

Today is Saga Dawa Düchen.Today Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Budd...
05/31/2026

Today is Saga Dawa Düchen.

Today Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni — the central events of the Buddha’s life and awakening.

The Rime Buddhist Center is open throughout the day for meditation and practice.

Whether you spend five minutes in silence, recite a prayer, practice kindness, or dedicate merit for others — today is an opportunity to reconnect with compassion and wisdom.

All are welcome.

One of the most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism.Join us at the Rime Buddhist Center for a full day of meditation, reflec...
05/30/2026

One of the most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism.

Join us at the Rime Buddhist Center for a full day of meditation, reflection, vows, and puja practice honoring the life and awakening of Buddha Shakyamuni.

• 5:30am Mahayana vows
• Open meditation throughout the day
• Special puja during Sunday Service
• Evening puja at 6pm (in-person + Zoom)

Come for part of the day or the entire retreat.

Traditionally, Tibetan Buddhists believe that wholesome actions performed during Saga Dawa are greatly magnified. For th...
05/29/2026

Traditionally, Tibetan Buddhists believe that wholesome actions performed during Saga Dawa are greatly magnified. For this reason, practitioners often make extra effort toward generosity, meditation, ethical living, and compassionate action throughout the month.

Maybe that means:
• feeding someone
• helping a neighbor
• spending time in meditation
• donating to a good cause
• practicing patience
• taking a break from harmful habits

Small actions matter.

This Sunday we invite you to practice together with the sangha at the Rime Buddhist Center.

Address

2939 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64109

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 8pm
Tuesday 7pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+18162564956

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