Welcome!
Welcome to the Temple Buddhist Center, where we respect and encourage the practice of Buddhism in all its magnificent diversity. These time-tested teachings offer support for each of us to wake up to our innate Buddha Nature. Buddhism is a practice that shows us how to transform our lives and the lives of others, though compassion and wisdom, to find happiness regardless of our external circumstances.
We are located at 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112, within the Unity Temple on the Plaza building, corner of 47th and Jefferson. You can reach us at 816-561-4466 X108 or email Janet Taylor at janet@templebuddhistcenter.org.
Join us each Sunday as we practice together for one hour starting at 9 am. The service includes meditation instruction and thirty minutes of meditation practice, along with a short talk and loving-kindness practice. No experience necessary. Both chairs and cushions provided.
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Upcoming Monthly classes:
(For regular weekly classes, click the "Classes" button above)
Mindfulness for everyone
Day & Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Classroom C (at top of back stairs)
NEXT CLASS is March 17, 2010
Description: Interested in learning about mindful awareness practices and integrating mindfulness into your daily life? We'll be exploring a variety of sitting practices including, body awareness, awareness of breath, sound, sensation, thought and feeling, as well as loving kindness and other guided meditations. After each practice session there will be time for questions and discussion. Suitable for first time as well as experienced meditators. Love Offering
More information: Lisa Pinsker Phone: 913-789-9696
Email: heartprograms@sbcglobal.net.
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Overview of the BUddhist path
Day & Time: Every Thursday, starting march 18, 2010
Location: Classroom C (at top of back stairs)
Description: This class will focus on topics from the text "Letter To A Friend" and will be centered around group discussion with open questions and frank exploration of traditional Buddhist concepts. The goal is to relate the topics of the text to your current Buddhist practice. A working knowledge of Buddhist terminology and concepts is needed to get the most out of the discussions. Each session begins with a "20 minute sit" meditation session (no experience necessary, basic meditation instruction can be provided)
Facilitated by Jon Dilley of Rime Shedrub Ling KC. For more information, contact Jon at 816-200-2775 or rimeshedrubling.kc@gmail.com
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basics of Buddhism
Day & Time: Various Wednesdays; 7:00- pm - 8:30 pm
Location: CLASSROOM C
Next Class: Next Class is this Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Description: Have questions about buddhism? Here's a great class for beginners and advanced students. Janet Taylor will lead a short lesson along with discussion and practice. Workbooks provided. Chairs, cushions and mats provided.
Suggested Love offering $10
To sign up, email Janet at janet@unitytemple.com
More information: Janet Taylor Phone: 913-620-3442
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Foundations of Zen
1st Wednesday of each month; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Classroom C
Next class is Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Description: Based on the teachings of Master Seung Sahn and the tradition of Korean Zen Practice, Charlie Vitale and teachers of the Kwan Um School of Zen from the Kansas Zen Center will be teaching this two-hour class each month to help beginning meditators or individuals interested in Zen learn through instruction, discussion and practice.
More information: Charlie Phone: (C) 816-679-0046, (W) 816-459-3129
Email: csonv1@msn.com
Website: www.kansaszencenter.org
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Walking MeditatioN
Day & Time: 1st Saturday of each month; 9:00 am - 11 am
Next Class: Next class is April 3, 2010
Location: Classroom C
Begin the New Year with more Peace and Compassion!
Walking meditation offers a way to cultivate more peace and understanding into our daily lives. Join us to learn and practice various forms of walking meditation.
More information: David Gritz, Email: david.gritz@yahoo.com
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Special evening presentation
and daylong retreat
With Lama Surya Das
To order online, go to: www.cornerstonefoundation.com
Friday, April 16, 2010, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm &
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Charles Filmore Chapel
Learn how to create a robust meditation and mindfulness practice from this beloved teacher, author of Awakening the Buddha Within and his latest book, The Mind is Mightier than the Sword. For information, contact Janet Taylor at janet@unitytemple.com or 816-994-8008 Cost: Evening presenation $15; Daylong retreat $125; early bird special is $99 for both! Please bring a sack lunch, a blanket, and a cushion, if you have one. Hot tea will be provided.
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Help Support Temple Buddhist Center
We need your help in continuing to offer these meaningful programs. Every dollar collected goes directly to support the activities and events at the Temple Buddhist Center. (Note "Temple Buddhist Center" in the "Purpose" line). We are so grateful!