Dharma Center Of Oklahoma

09/02/2026

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

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08/25/2026

The Dharma Center of Oklahoma is offering mindfulness series this fall, guided by RKOK member Dharma Teacher Mitsuyo Ikari.

In case you will be attending on Zoom, this program will be offered through the RKOK Zoom link. The Zoom link will also be made available through the registration process. Even if you already have the RKOK Zoom link, please register.
To register, please contact Mitsuyo at [email protected]
and the Dharma center at [email protected]

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~~~~~~~~~~ Finding Ease ~~~~~~~~~~
Pause, reconnect, and discover greater ease within yourself and with others.

Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma Center of Oklahoma
Hybrid (In Person & Online) Second Thursday of Each Month
7:30 - 8:45 PM
Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026| Dec 10, 2026

This four-month mindfulness series invites participants to explore a new theme each month: body, emotions, thoughts, and kindness. Through guided meditation, reflection, and group discussion, you'll develop practical skills to bring greater awareness and balance into everyday life. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this program incorporates practices informed by mindfulness research.

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September 10, 2026
Introduction to Mindfulness: Finding Your Anchor

Discover the foundations of mindfulness in a simple, practical way. Learn what mindfulness is (and isn't), and how the body, breath, and other anchors can help you return to the present moment with greater awareness and stability.

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October 8th, 2026
Coming Home to the Body: Working with Emotions

Deepen your practice by using the body as an anchor for awareness. Explore how emotions are experienced physically and learn how tuning into these sensations can foster greater emotional awareness, resilience, and balance.

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November 12th, 2026
Understanding the Mind: Relating to Thoughts

Develop a new relationship with your thoughts by learning to observe them with greater clarity and curiosity. Through simple, engaging exercises, you'll practice noticing and gently labelling thinking patterns, creating space for greater perspective and less self-judgment.

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December 10th, 2026
Cultivating Kindness: Opening the Heart

Building on the foundations of the series, this final session you'll be introduced to a gentle and powerful practice that supports the cultivation of goodwill toward yourself and others. We'll explore phrases and intentions that support warmth, care, and connection.

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To register, please contact Mitsuyo at [email protected]
and the Dharma center at [email protected]

08/25/2026

Bloomin' Bodhisattvas Podcast Season 2, Episode 4 is available.

The podcast topic:
The Ten Realms, pt. 1 Hells and Hungry Ghosts

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The Boomin' Bodhisattvas Podcast brought to you by the Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma Center in Oklahoma City.

Produced by: James, Alyx, Jocelyn, and Karin

Namu Myoho Renge Kyo

(The link to this podcast episode can be found in the comments section below.)

08/07/2026

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In this day and age, how can we foster societies that are easy to live in, where everyone is kind to one another, and where the spirit of living together and the spirit of reciprocity—the great foundation of human life—develop effortlessly in every quarter? The Buddhist teaching of “the mutual...

08/01/2026

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

07/23/2026

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07/23/2026

07/16/2026

Photos:
The Sunday morning (July 12th) altar arrangement for Obon - summer memorial service. Obon is observed annually in mid-July.

Thank you for all of your support to the center throughout the year and we hope to see you at the center sometime soon!

The Dharma Center of Oklahoma
2745 NW 40th St
OKC, OK

07/16/2026

Greetings RKOK Members and Friends,

The first half of July at The Dharma Center of Oklahoma has been active! On Sunday, July 5th, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary.

Then, the next Sunday (July 12th) members and visitors participated in Obon - summer memorial service. Look for Obon Alar photos in the next social media post.

Thank you for all of your support to the center throughout the year and we hope to see you at the center sometime soon!

07/15/2026

“I’m Glad to See You”Nichiko NiwanoPresident of Rissho Kosei-kai...