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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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Upcoming in our Regular Schedule...

Dharma Field is temporarily suspending all social gatherings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The building will be closed until further notice.  Please check your email and see below for developments. 
Talks
Sun Apr 12, 10 am--Online live Dharma talk from Steve Hagen via Zoom.  Last week's link will work for this and all upcoming Sunday morning talks on Zoom.  An invitation with the appropriate link on it will be sent again later in the week.  Please check your email inbox or spam folder.  If you have not received the invitation by Thursday, Apr 9, please contact our office here to be invited.

Sun Apr 19, 10 am--Online live Dharma talk from Norm Randolph via Zoom.  Last week's link will work for this and all upcoming Sunday morning talks on Zoom.  An invitation with the appropriate link on it will be sent again later in the week.  Please check your email inbox or spam folder.  If you have not received the invitation by Thursday, Apr 16, please contact our office here to be invited.

Sun Apr 26, 10 am--Online live Dharma talk from Steve Hagen via Zoom.  Last week's link will work for this and all upcoming Sunday morning talks on Zoom.  An invitation with the appropriate link on it will be sent again later in the week.  Please check your email inbox or spam folder.  If you have not received the invitation by Thursday, Apr 23, please contact our office here to be invited.

Sun May 3, 10 am--Online live talk from Steve Matuszak via Zoom.  Last week's link will work for this and all upcoming Sunday morning talks on Zoom.  An invitation with the appropriate link on it will be sent again later in the week.  Please check your email inbox or spam folder.  If you have not received the invitation by Thursday, Apr 30, please contact our office here to be invited.
Classes
Apr 13-May 18, 7:45-8:45 pm
The Two Truths--led by Steve Hagen
This class will be offered live via Zoom, and recordings of each class will be available to registrants within the week it takes place.  Registration is required.
Study Groups
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am
The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo--led by Jed Larson and Steve Matuszak
This study group will be offered live via Zoom.  Please contact our office here to be invited.  Note: the number of openings is limited.
Recorded talks
YouTube
A video recording was made of the Dharma Talk that Steve Matuszak presented via Zoom on Sun Apr 5.  You can link to it at Dharma Field's YouTube channel here.

A video recording was made of the Dharma Talk that Steve Hagen presented via Zoom on Sun Mar 29.  You can link to it at Dharma Field's YouTube channel here.

Audio
On Sun Mar 22, we highlighted a talk by Steve Hagen from our audio archive that might address some concerns raised by current events.  You can link to it here.
NOTE: Audio recordings of the Wednesday evening study group on Dōgen's Buddha Nature (Busshō) that started on Mar 4 will be available online to members and audio subscribers only when the study group reconvenes later this spring.  Date to be announced.
New to dharma field or zen? 
New to Dharma Field or Zen?
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​IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…
  • Attend meditation instruction
    You can simply show up. There is no cost and no need to let us know you are coming.
    Twice monthly: Instruction in both sitting and walking meditation as well as Zen etiquette, 60–90 minutes. Usually scheduled the first Thursday evening and the third Saturday morning (check calendar).
  • Attend a Sunday talk | 10 a.m.
    The talks are free and open to everyone. If you arrive a few minutes late, please enter and take a seat. Talks are sometimes preempted by weekend-long meditation retreats, so check the calendar before you come. 
  • Attend a Wednesday talk | 7:45 p.m.
    Wednesday talks are free and open to everyone and are held downstairs in the classroom. Talks are sometimes preempted, so check the calendar before you come.
  • 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…

Our offerings at Dharma Field and online...

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  Meditation
  • Learn meditation by attending free instruction at Dharma Field or check out the instructions online.
  • Join us for meditation periods throughout the week and attend extended sittings and sesshins.
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  Talks
  • Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening talks by teachers, students and guest speakers.
  • Listen to sample talks online.
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  Studies
  • Register for courses on Buddhism and Zen as well as continuing studies in zen and contemporary subjects at Dharma Field or online.
  • Check out our collection of Zen Texts and Essays.  
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 Classes on MP3 or CD
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  • Purchase pre-recorded courses of Dharma Field's courses  on MP3 for download and immediate listening OR...
  • Purchase CD versions.
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  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. 
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  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.
                       OR...
  • 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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  Giving
  • Donate to the Dharma Field general fund.
  • Volunteer your time to help with the many tasks necessary in running the center.  Check the work list in the entry room, or contact our program coordinator.