Dharma Field welcomes everyone to the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism. The center, founded in 1997 by Steve Hagen, offers meditation instruction, a daily meditation schedule, and sesshins (retreats). We also offer classes in Buddhism and Zen as well as related subjects. Join us, in person or online, in the study and practice of this rich tradition, which is no less relevant today as it was in its beginnings in India over 2500 years ago.
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Steve Hagen's new book, The Grand Delusion, is available in our book store. For more information visit the book's website at mtsrmts.com For commentaries by Steve Hagen on the book, click here. |
Dharma Field building is temporarily closed
One of Dharma Field's recent visitors has tested positive for COVID-19. In keeping with the concern for the health of all our sangha members who have been participating in person, we will immediately be closing the building and reopening next Sunday, September 19th. This decision is made out of an abundance of caution--and because of the increasing spread of COVID and easy transmissibility of the Delta variant. All talks and classes scheduled this week will be available online via Zoom. Contact the office for more information.
COVID Guidelines for visiting the center
once we re-open
Masks are required for all visitors, due to increasing transmission rates in Minneapolis.
- If you are not vaccinated, please stay home and participate in programming on Zoom.
- If fully vaccinated but exhibiting symptoms of COVID, you should NOT visit until certain you have not been infected, or have recovered from the infection.
- If fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID, monitor health for 14 days. Not required to stay away from Dharma Field.
Upcoming in our Regular Schedule...
Sunday Talks, 10 am (CDT)
Sunday talks will be given live at Dharma Field and also will be available on Zoom. Contact the office if you'd like the link .
Sept 19 Steve Matuszak
Sept 26 Norm Randolph
Oct 3 Mary Sullivan
Oct 10 Dokai Georgessen
Sunday talks will be given live at Dharma Field and also will be available on Zoom. Contact the office if you'd like the link .
Sept 19 Steve Matuszak
Sept 26 Norm Randolph
Oct 3 Mary Sullivan
Oct 10 Dokai Georgessen
Upcoming Classes
Classes will be held both live and on Zoom.
- The Dhammapada, Mondays, Sep 13 - Oct 18
led by Steve Matuszak (Sep 13 will be available on Zoom only)
- Day-by-Day Zen, Tuesdays, Sep 28 - Nov 2
led by Jed Larson
Classes will be held both live and on Zoom.
- The Dhammapada, Mondays, Sep 13 - Oct 18
led by Steve Matuszak (Sep 13 will be available on Zoom only)
- Day-by-Day Zen, Tuesdays, Sep 28 - Nov 2
led by Jed Larson
Practice Period and Continuous Practice
Consider joining one of our practice programs, designed to help deepen practice and support community.
Consider joining one of our practice programs, designed to help deepen practice and support community.
Study Groups
Groups will be held both live and/or on Zoom.
- The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo
Led by Jed Larson
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am (CDT) (Zoom only)
- Shitou’s “Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage"
Led by Steve Matuszak
Wednesday evenings, 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT) (Zoom & live)
Groups will be held both live and/or on Zoom.
- The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo
Led by Jed Larson
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am (CDT) (Zoom only)
- Shitou’s “Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage"
Led by Steve Matuszak
Wednesday evenings, 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT) (Zoom & live)
Dokusan
Scheduling a meeting with a Dharma Field teacher is available both online and at Dharma Field. Click here for more.
Scheduling a meeting with a Dharma Field teacher is available both online and at Dharma Field. Click here for more.
Recorded talks and YouTube
- Free recordings of recent Sunday talks.
- Commentaries on The Grand Delusion by Steve Hagen.
- Video recordings on our YouTube channel.
Zoom info
* Hybrid events/offerings: live at Dharma Field and on Zoom.
Contact us if you need a Zoom link!
- Free recordings of recent Sunday talks.
- Commentaries on The Grand Delusion by Steve Hagen.
- Video recordings on our YouTube channel.
Zoom info
* Hybrid events/offerings: live at Dharma Field and on Zoom.
Contact us if you need a Zoom link!
New to dharma field or zen?
New to Dharma Field or Zen?
IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…
IF YOU DON’T LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO ATTEND DHARMA FIELD…
IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…
- Attend meditation instruction.
Periodic instruction about meditation address questions people may have about their meditation practice. New and seasoned practitioners are welcome. Please check our calendar to verify dates. - Attend a Sunday talk | 10 a.m.
Attend our Sunday morning talks by teachers, students and guest speakers. - Attend a Wednesday talk | 7:45 p.m.
Attend our Wednesday evening talks by teachers, students and guest speakers. - Register for classes
You are welcome to start your exploration with classes, though there is a charge for them. Three courses: The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Noble Path, and The Practice of Meditation are each ideal for those beginning an exploration of Buddhism.
IF YOU DON’T LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO ATTEND DHARMA FIELD…
- Take advantage of this website
View photos of postures and listen to the online meditation instruction.
Listen to a selection of talks given recently at Dharma Field. - If these pique your interest
Consider taking a class online or purchasing audio recordings of courses (we suggest starting with The Four Noble Truths) and talks, or subscribing to online talks, commentaries, and study groups.
Our offerings at Dharma Field and online...
Meditation
- Learn meditation by checking out the free instructions on our meditation instruction page.
- Join us for our periodic meditation instruction. Please check our calendar to verify dates.
- Submit a practice commitment to the head teacher. Indicate the days, times, and duration of each meditation period. E.g. MWF 6 am-6:30 am, TTh 7 pm-7:20 pm.
Talks
- Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening talks by teachers, students and guest speakers.
Listen to recent talks online.
Classes
- Register for Dharma Field courses on Buddhism and Zen, as well as continuing studies in zen and contemporary subjects.
Classes on MP3 or CD
Texts
Books
- Check out our online bookstore for books by Steve Hagen, Dainin Katagiri and Suzuki Roshi.
- Check out our bookstore at Dharma Field for new and used books.
Membership
- Sign-up for membership to support our center and obtain discounts on classes, retreats and MP3 or CD recordings. Obtain access to our extensive audio archives of talks and commentaries on zen texts in our Talks for Members area.
- Sign-up for an audio subscription and obtain access to our extensive audio archives of talks and commentaries on zen texts in our Talks for Members area and discounts MP3 or CD recordings.
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