Welcome!
At the Temple Buddhist Center, we respect and encourage the practice of Buddhism in all its magnificent diversity. These time-tested teachings offer practical yet powerful techniques that can be integrated into our daily lives. We focus on mindfulness and meditation as a proven way to help each person experience greater levels of happiness, regardless of your 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 for an hour of meditation and lesson 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)
Foundations of Zen
1st Wednesday of each month; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Classroom C
Next class is Wednesday, August 4, 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 August 7, 2010
Location: Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, 4800 Rockhill Rd., KCMO
Continuing the practice begun by David Gritz, we will engage in walking meditation as a way to integrate more peace and understanding into our daily lives. Join us to learn and pratice walking meditation. Meet in the conservatory (the shelter) of the garden. In case of rain, we will practice inside the conservatory. Love Offering
More information: Joe Goodding, Email: jlgoodding@gmail.com or 816-830-7746
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basics of Buddhism
Day & Time: Various Wednesdays; 7:00- pm - 8:30 pm
Location: CLASSROOM C
Next Class: NOTE NEW DATE-- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010
Description: Interested in learning more about buddhism? Join Janet Taylor for an overview along with discussion and practice. 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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Join us in helping feed the hungry at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2nd Saturdays of each month
Next volunteer opportunity: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9 am - 11:30 am (meet at Unity Temple at 8:30 am to carpool)
Join us as we help serve meals at St. Paul's Church, located at 1300 North 18th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. It's a great opportunity to serve as well as get to know other Buddhist practitioners. If you'd like to carpool, meet in the Unity Temple lobby at 8:30 am. The serving and cleanup will take until 11:30 am. Then, for anyone wanting to join in, we'll return to the Plaza and have lunch at Blanc Burgers, next to Unity Temple. For more information, contact Janet Taylor at janet@unitytemple.com or 913-620-3442.
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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 August 25, 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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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!