Dharma Field welcomes everyone to the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism. As Dharma Field founding teacher Steve Hagen reminds us, "Buddhism is about awareness. Not awareness of something in particular, but awareness itself—being awake, alert, in touch with what is actually happening. It's about examining and exploring the most basic questions of life. It's about relying on the immediate experience of this present moment. It's about freedom of mind." Dharma Field offers classes, talks, meditation instruction, and a quiet place to meditate with others.

 

Daily Sitting Schedule
A quiet and settled space for daily sitting.
Mornings: M–F 6 & 6:45am
Evenings: M–W, F 7 & 7:45pm*
Sunday: 8, 8:40 & 9:30am
* No 2nd evening sitting on class nights.
Sunday Talks
Every Sunday at 10am

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Sunday Talks, 10am (CentralTime)
Sundays live at Dharma Field (click here for the zoom link)
May 17 - Jed Larson
May 24 - Beau Elkington
May 31 - Steve Hagen

Potluck, Sat, May 30th, 5:30pm
We’ll gather together to share delicious dishes, laughter, and the warmth of sangha. Youcan sign up on the sign up sheet in the entry room, or by contacting us here.

Precepts Recitation, Tue, May 26, 7:45pm
By gathering together and reciting the bodhisattva precepts, precept recitation is an occasion to remind ourselves of what is vowed in taking up Buddhist practice. Precept recitation is open to all.

Current Classes
The Heart Sutra
Mondays, 7:45-8:45 pm, Apr 13-May 18, Led by Steve Matuszak

• The Heart Sutra is the essential core of Buddhist teaching.  Succinct and clear, it goes to the heart of wisdom and centers the distracted mind, clarifying the essential nature of Reality, pointing to an authentic way of life.  In this class, we will examine the Heart Sutra, sounding out its words to hear what animates them. Click here for more.

What the Buddha Taught: Meditation
Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 pm, Apr 14-May 19, Led by Jed Larson

• Zen meditation is exceptionally simple; resume the practice of awareness, just for the sake of being aware. In taking up practice, we open up a pathway to being alert and awake to our life as a whole. This course is designed to help clarify what meditation is. We'll look at instructions on how to sit, how to spot pitfalls based on our ideas of meditation, how to set up a regular practice, and how to keep things simple. Click here for more.

Wednesdays at DF
April 22 and onward: The Hidden Lamp, 7:45pm
Please join us in this open-ended series of discussions on teachings from the book The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, a collection of one hundred koans and stories about or by Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present.  The book also includes insightful commentary by respected, contemporary women Buddhist teachers.  The stories and commentary are fresh and accessible, resonating with the concerns of twenty-first century American Zen practitioners and curious newcomers.  Discussions will be led by Steve Matuszak and are free and open to the public.  You do not need to have attended previous sessions to participate.  Available on Zoom.

Thursday study group: A New Book!
Thursday mornings, ongoing, 7:30-8:30 am
We will be wrapping up our discussion of the book Branching Streams, and will introduce a new text in May, Zen Seeds: 60 Essential Buddhist Teachings on Effort, Gratitude, and Happiness by Zen nun Shundo Aoyama. Please contact us to learn more about how to participate.

Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
In-person at Dharma Field:
Thursday 7pm, Jun 4
Saturday 10am, Jun 20
Thursday 7pm, Jul 2
Saturday 10am, Jul 18

Recorded talks and YouTube
- Free recordings of recent Sunday talks.
- Video recordings on our YouTube channel. ​

Zoom info
Visit the Zoom link page if you need a Zoom link!

Practice Programs
Looking to establish, maintain, or deepen your practice? Our Practice Programs are specifically designed with these factors in mind. ​Mentorship, for example, is a great way to set up an informal meeting with a teacher to discuss what might be the  next steps for your practice . Click here for more.

NEW TO DHARMA FIELD OR ZEN? 
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​IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…

• Attend meditation instruction.
  Periodic in-person instruction about meditation addresses 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.

   
Membership

• Sign-up for membership to support the center, and help build community. Here is a full list of membership benefits.
• For out-of-town folks, an audio subscription will allow you to access our extensive audio archives.

Giving

• Donate to the Dharma Field general fund, or volunteer your time, both of which are vital to the center.

Meditation

• Visit our calendar for exact dates on in-person Meditation Instruction, or visit our meditation instruction page.

Talks

• Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday talks.
• ​Listen to recent talks online.

Classes

• Register for Dharma Field courses on Zen Buddhism.