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.

 

DHARMA FIELD  is OPEN !!

Daily Sitting Schedule
A quiet and settled space for daily sittings.
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.

COVID Guidelines for visiting

​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.

Thank you for your cooperation.
You can find our COVID plan here.

• Find our Zoom links here.
• ​Sign up for our email newsletter.​

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. Click here for the zoom link.
Jan 23 Steve Matuszak
Jan 30 Steve Hagen
Feb 6 Beau Elkington
Feb 13 Randy Pottebaum
Feb 20 Steve Matuszak​

Classes – starting in January

• The Six Perfections
  Mondays, Jan 10 – Feb 14, Led by Steve Hagen
• The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
  Tuesdays, Jan 18 – Feb 22, Led by Beau Elkington

Available live at DF & on Zoom.

Study Groups
Everyday Zen: by Charlotte Joko Beck
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am (CDT) (Zoom only)
Led by Jed Larson

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

Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. This is offered in-person only. (online resources & more...)
Saturdays, 10am: 
Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 14, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16

Dokusan
Dokusan is private meeting with a Dharma Field teacher and is meant to help clarify questions you may have about the teaching or meditation practice. Available in-person, online or by phone.

dokusan schedule & Information

Dharma Field is offering dokusan, a one-on-one meeting between student and teacher, available via Zoom or phone, depending on the teacher, and also live at Dharma Field.

In-person dokusan is available Sunday mornings. Please see the sign up sheet in the far end of the Dharma Field library.

Online dokusan is available my appointment. Contact the office if you are interested in finding a time with the teacher for the current week. Appointments can not be made out further than the current week.

Online Schedule:
Steve Hagen Week beginning Jan 3
Norm Randolph Week beginning Jan 10
Steve Hagen Week beginning Jan 17
Steve Matuszak Week beginning Jan 24
Norm Randolph Week beginning Jan 31

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.
  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 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.
  

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• 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.

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.

Info & quick-links...

Meditation

• Free instruction on our meditation instruction page.
• Join us for our in-person meditation instruction.​

Talks

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

Classes

• Register for Dharma Field courses on Zen Buddhism.

Classes on MP3 & CD

• Purchase pre-recorded courses of Dharma Field's courses  on MP3 or CD.