Lama Lena Returns - Rime Buddhist Center

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First Friday “Open Mic” nights
The Rime Center’s monthly
gathering of gratitude and
creation continues to transform
the center into a hip, laid back
hot spot. Each First Friday the
Rime Center is open for the
Gratitude Open Mic Night and
celebrates artistry of all kinds.
From belly dancers, to ecstatic
poetry, the night is sure to entertain.
Above, one member of
a Celtic Irish duo at the March
event. Right, poet Paul
Goldman addresses the crowd.
prison Sangha celebrates losar
Rime volunteers went
with Lama Chuck to
celebrate Losar with
the Buddhist inmates
at the U.S.D.B. prison
at Ft. Leavenworth.
Front Row (left to
right:) Debbie Blair
and Susan Rico;
Middle Row (left
to right:) Michele
Barlette, Kathy Ellis,
and Gabi Otto; and
Back Row (left to
right:) Frank Bartlette
and Rich Hubbard
Alan Wallace Visit
Alan Wallace’s February visit was a memorable one for all of the sangha. Leading a
weekend retreat focused on Dzogchen, Alan Wallace brought to life this practice
regarded by many as the pinnacle of Buddhist theory and meditative practice. He also
visited with the Dharma school and gave the Sunday morning Dharma talk during his
visit. (Pictured above)
Redesigned Rime Website launched
Visit www.rimecenter.org to see the Rime Buddhist Center’s
redesigned website. Many thanks to Rime member Ken Lange, for
many months of work to spruce up the center’s web presence.
Youth Blessing Ceremony
On Mar. 21 the Rime Center held a baby blessing ceremony officiated by Lama Chuck,
who blessed 10 children. Part of the ceremony includes the parents, the sangha and
the children all reading parts of a text. Pictured are Jenna Harper and daughters,
Alena and Darra
4 The Rime Jewel Newsletter — © 2010 Rime Buddhist Center Summer 2010