Core Curriculum

Dharma Field currently offers a variety of Buddhist studies. Our curriculum year runs from September through May, with additional courses offered in the summer. Students enter the program with foundation studies courses, which are offered every year. The prerequisite for advanced classes is completion of Dependent Arising and the Unlocatable Self. It is recommended, however, that students complete an entire year of foundation classes before signing up for advanced courses. Our classroom is wheelchair accessible.

Class Fees
Non-members: $90; *members: $60. There is a $5 discount for seniors & students.
*members of Zen Centers whose Teacher is a Dharma descendent of Dainin Katagiri, are eligible for the member discount.

Class Registration
Please note that registration is limited. Some classes fill early. To register online, choose the class title from the drop-down menu above or within the chart below, and select from the options in the registration portion paired with each class listing. Once your registration has been submitted, please assume you are registered unless we contact you to say otherwise.

  class entrance sign
  Advantages to registering early ...
  Reduces waiting time during check-in on first night of class.
  Helps the Dharma Field bookstore with stocking an adequate number of curriculum texts.
  Helps the office supply an adequate number of class handouts.
  Allows for the instructor to reach registrants prior to the first night of class, when necessary.
  Some classes reach attendance limits. At times, last minute registrants are turned away.
     

Tuesday Evenings
Foundation Studies

 
Monday Evenings
Advanced Studies

Offered Every Year Curriculum Year 10–11

The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Noble Path
Dependent Arising and the Unlocatable Self
The Precepts of the One Mind
The Practice of Meditation

Middle Way Studies
     Nagarjuna Series



Additional Advanced Curriculum Classes

Bendowa
Buddhist Psychology I
     Yogacara Studies
Buddhist Psychology II
     Contemporary Studies
Critical Thinking


 

The Dawn of Zen
The Diamond Sutra
Fukanzazengi
The Heart Sutra
Introduction to Dogen
Peace Studies




 

Rise of the Mahayana I
    from the Buddha to Nagarjuna
Rise of the Mahayana II
    from Bodhidharma to Dogen
The Six Perfections
Stewardship
Totality and Non-Obstruction