Fall Events
I've got some events coming up with the Rime Center that I'm excited to share.
First is Sutra Study Sunday. I'm going to co-lead this with Lama Matthew the first Sunday of every month at the Rime Center at 12:30pm. You can come explore some old Buddhist teachings with us.
Here are the details:
12:30pm-1:30pm
Rime Buddhist Center
2939 Wayne Avenue. Kansas City, MO
Join us as we explore the rich cannon of Buddhist Sutras, both Pali Cannon and Tibetan Kangyur every first Sunday of the month after the Sunday Service. (Skt. sūtra; Pali. sutta) means ‘something that was heard from someone else’ and usually connotes ‘a discourse’. In this very short sūtra, the Buddha explains to a nāga king and an assembly of monks that reciting the four aphorisms of the Dharma is equivalent to recitation of all of the 84,000 articles of the Dharma. He urges them to make diligent efforts to engage in understanding the four aphorisms (also called the four seals), which are the defining philosophical tenets of the Buddhist doctrine.
We will also be having a potluck, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Facilitators: Lama Matthew Rice (Lobpön Palden Gocha) and Daniel Scharpenburg
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Introduction to the Mahayana
We're going to explore the tradition of Mahayana (or great vehicle) Buddhism. We will do this with a deep study of the text "Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend"
7:45pm-9pm
Six Sundays starting November 15th.
In Person and Onilne
Rime Center
2939 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, MO.
The Mahayana is a major school of Buddhism that emphasizes the bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom. If you are interested in learning more about the Mahayana path, we will be studying “Letter to a Friend” by Nāgārjuna. Nāgārjuna’s advice provides a succinct and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Mahayana Buddhism. It guides both laypeople and ordained individuals on the path to liberation and enlightenment. The instructions are particularly relevant to those who want to engage in spiritual activity while continuing to live and work in society. Nāgārjuna’s advice is meant to convey the whole meaning of the Dharma to the average person in a language and style that is simple to understand.
This class will be in-person with an online option.
Facilitator: Lama Matthew Palden Gocha & Daniel Scharpenburg
Date: 6 sessions beginning on November 15, 2023
Time: 7:45 – 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $30
Text: Nāgārjuna’s Letter to a Friend – Get it on Amazon or at the Rime Center gift shop.
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.
Use coupon R1M3CL@55 if you are unable to afford to class fee.