Finding Ease

Pause, reconnect, and discover greater ease within yourself and with others. The Dharma Center of Oklahoma is offering a mindfulness series this fall, guided by RKOK member - Dharma Teacher Mitsuyo Ikari. If attending on Zoom, please use 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] If attending in-person, the physical address of RKOK is: 2745 NW 40th St., OKC, 73112 Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma Center of Oklahoma Where: Hybrid (In Person & Online) When: Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026| Dec 10, 2026 Second Thursday of Each Month Time: 7:30 - 8:45 PM 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.