Dharma Center Of Oklahoma

05/10/2026

The altar at the Dharma Center of Oklahoma on Sunday, May 10th.
Happy Mother’s Day‼️

05/01/2026

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This monthly message (May 2026) was written by Rev. Chris Peters.

04/15/2026

The Rissho Kosei-kai lay Buddhist International Community will offer a Prayer for Peace – transcending conflict – through the recitation of the Threefold Lot...

04/11/2026

Reminder:

The Dharma Center of Oklahoma is hosting:
National Lotus Sutra Seminar
April 10th - 12th (Friday - Sunday)

The seminar event noted above is part of a two-year study program available to enrolled RK members from across the United States.

The Dharma Center of Oklahoma will be closed on:
Sunday, April 12th

Our center is typically open every Sunday of the year, with the following occasional exceptions: severe weather, utility outages, and the rare private event.

We (the sangha) look forward to spending time with you soon. You are encouraged to join us during any of our regularly scheduled public sessions.

04/01/2026

Now that spring break has passed, we will be returning to the Basic Buddhism classes at RKOK.

To finish this semester over the next three Wednesday evenings we will be discussing these topics:
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- April 1st (tonight): The Suchnesses & Three Thousand Realms
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- April 8th: Karma and Transmigration
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- April 15th: Basic Practices of Rissho Kosei-kai

You are encouraged to join us for class tonight!
See you soon.
Rev. Chris Peters

04/01/2026

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This monthly message (April 2026) was written by Rev. Chris Peters.

03/21/2026

Springtime in OKC here at RKOK.
Our redbud tree looked beautiful in bloom.

You are invited to join us at the Dharma Center on Thursdays for meditation starting at 7:30PM.

Address:
2745 NW 40th St.
OKC

03/17/2026

~~~ Spring and Fall Ohigan Explained ~~~

The equinox of spring and fall are celebrated in the Buddhist tradition as Ohigan. We gather for special services of life appreciation - remembrance prayers for our ancestors. The Japanese word “Higan” means “that side” as opposed to “this side” or “Shigan”. We travel from here, the “Saha” world, or world of suffering, to the other side - one of eternal peace and tranquility. (Buddha and Nirvana)

In Japan during the early Heian era, they would recite the sutra at local temples. The people believed that these days were the easiest time to cross from this shore to the other. They divided the week – the first 3 days, then the 4th day was for visiting the cemetery and services for the ancestors. This was followed by the final 3 days of the week.

On these days of the year, the length of day and night are equal. During the spring, it is said that all creatures are awakened and in the fall, it is the time to thank our families and remember those who have passed.

(The photos in this post are from our Spring Ohigan service at The Dharma Center of Oklahoma on Sunday, March 15th.)

03/06/2026

03/01/2026

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This monthly message (March 2026) was written by Rev. Chris Peters.

02/28/2026

Reminder:
Saturday Lotus Sutra Study will not meet today, February 28th. We will resume our regular Saturday schedule next weekend on March 7.

We will meet according to our regular schedule tomorrow, March 1st for Sunday Morning Services.

Have a great weekend!