A very warm and welcoming space. Everyone was so kind to me, and the meditation I attended in the evening was delightful.

I've been coming here for a few years. The services are fantastic, very relaxing. Victor and crew do a great job of making people feel welcomed. I really just go for the 20 minutes of Guided meditation. But there is so much still to learn with their dharma talk. Most of what they talk about can be applied in every day living. If you were the least bit curious about Buddhism this is a good place to start because they blend Western psychology with eastern philosophy read more

A very warm and welcoming place to learn about and practice the Buddhist spiritual path. A very diverse community where everyone is accepted. Knowledgeable and accessible teachers plus many discussion groups and classes to help you grow your practice. read more

I love Temple Buddhist Center. It's connected to Unity on the Plaza yet it's totally different. They are similar to Rime Temple, which I really love. But I love the Plaza and the facility, and parking. I do happen to have parking issues. I've taken a couple of classes at TBC and the teachers plus atmosphere is phenomenal. The smaller chapel holds alot of people, and the times I've visited they are nearly full. They have several groups among the center and do activities as well as meditations within the center and in other locations. The altar is beautiful. The services are current and thought provoking. The services are Sundays at 9 and 10:30. The people are kind and helpful. After services, the bookstore which is a favorite of mine is open. I could spend hours there. And money, lol. This year TBC had a special service with the Tibetan Monks, and hosted the week long sand painting. If you're looking for a welcoming temple, check out Temple Buddhist Center. Hopefully you'll be as pleased as I am. read more

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So it's kinda tough to review a place I love and be objective. The only thing that might really steer some people clear of this place is simply the space. Compared to other Buddhist temples in the area, practicing meditation and hearing a dharma talk in a dimly lit auditorium with stained glass windows of bible figures can be a bit underwhelming. Plus it's literally located inside the Unity Temple so on Sunday mornings, as you're trying to meditate, you can hear the organ next door blasting What a Friend We Have in Jesus. But that's the only thing. Really. Definitely not something that deters me from coming. Nima is the head of the temple and they've recently ordained 4 other ministers so it changes now from week to week who speaks. I definitely have my favorite teachers of the 5 of them, but I never leave disappointed on a Sunday morning (services at 9 and 10:30). I love that they incorporate chanting in their Sunday services and I also adore guided meditation after the talk because it's nice to be able to truly process and sit with what you just heard. I also love that there's always something going on. There is daily meditation offered, yoga offered, they have Buddhism classes and discussion classes. They have a prison outreach program and they do weekend long silent retreats. Everyone is so great and supportive, especially the teachers. I've been coming here for 2 years and it is truly my sanga family. If you're in KC looking for a great community to get involved in, I can't think of a better one! read more

I've been studying Buddhism since about 2010. Normally, I attend at the Rime Buddhist Center. I thought I'd try something new and take the "Basics of Buddhism" class here. I am extremely underwhelmed.There seems to be no lesson plan, order, structure, or leadership for the course. I found it unorganized and chaotic. My fellow students and I spent more time talking about "what is she talking about" than actually discussing Buddhist precepts. I found myself teaching and explaining after class with fellow students because no one could see how anything related to Buddhism. I would not recommend this course to anyone. Rather, I recommend going to the Rime (Pronounced Re-May) Buddhist Temple. It is Tibetan style, well organized, and clearly communicates to the Sanga. read more

I love coming here. If Zen style Buddhism is what your looking for, this is a wonderful place. Definitely check it out!

I love Temple Buddhist Center. The services are a good mix of meditation and dharma talks that apply Buddhist principles to everyday life. It's great being with other sangha members who are on a similar path of mindfulness. Victor does a great job of leading TBC services and bringing in guest speakers and musicians on a regular basis. read more

I have been attending TBC for many years as the sangha has seen several leadership changes. And it feels like the community is now regaining its footing under Victor's guidance. He embraces mutliple dharma teachers for Sunday meditation providing the sangha with multiple perspectives. And services seem to have more of a focus on present moment awareness building than Buddhist dogma. I see & feel renewed energy within our community and am excited for our future. Namaste. read more

Victor Dougherty does a very nice job of combining the calm of a buddhist service with humor and down to earth demeanor. Its true that the site in the Unity building is not ideal, but for me that doesn't distract much. I haven't attended many of the extra events and classes but plan to do so soon. I would encourage anyone interested in this kind of service to attend. Another nice thing about it is that one can attend his service and one or more of the Unity services on the same day. By the way, the other reviews here are from a different time with a different director. read more