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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. 
Sunday Talks, 10 am (CDT)
Talks are currently presented live via Zoom until further notice.  The link to the talks is sent out with the weekly email update or is available by contacting the Dharma Field office.  The same link is used each week, so if you already have it, a new link is not needed.
Jul 12 Steve Matuszak
Jul 19 Beau Elkington, student talk
Jul 26 Steve Hagen
Aug 2 Norm Randolph
Classes
Classes are currently being held live via Zoom only until further notice.  Audio recordings of each class will be available to registrants within the week it takes place. 
Interdependence--led by Mary Sullivan
Jul 13-27, 7:45-8:30 pm (CDT) via Zoom.
Registration is required.
Meditation discussion
Monthly discussions about meditation via Zoom to address questions people may have about their meditation practice.  Please come with questions.  New and seasoned practitioners are welcome.  Contact the office for the Zoom link.
Jul 18, 10 am
Aug 15, 10 am
Sep 19, 10 am
Study Groups
Study groups are currently being offered live via Zoom only until further notice.  Please contact our the Dharma Field office to be invited. 
The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo--led by Jed Larson and Steve Matuszak
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am (CDT)

Dōgen's Buddha Nature (Busshō)--led by Steve Hagen
Wednesday evenings, 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT) 
Recorded talks
YouTube
Video recordings of a selection of recent Sunday talks are available on Dharma Field's YouTube channel.  Links to videos of specific talks are listed below.
Jun 28 Steve Hagen--Q & A--Where Is the "Me"?
Jun 21 Warren Lang, guest--Happiness, Suffering, and Present Moment Awareness
Jun 14 Norm Randolph--Living As the True Self
Jun 7 Steve Matuszak--What to Do

Audio
Edited audio recordings of recent Sunday talks are available on our Sample Talks page.  Links to audio recordings of specific talks are listed below.
May 17 Steve Hagen--Sitting with Unfavorable Circumstances
May 10 Mary Sullivan--Returning to Zero
May 3  Steve Matuszak--Nothing Missing
Apr 26  Steve Hagen--We've Always Been in This Place
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​IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…
  • Attend meditation discussion
    Monthly discussions about meditation will be held via Zoom to address questions people may have about their meditation practice.  New and seasoned practitioners are welcome.
    Discussions will be held the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.  Please check our calendar to verify dates.
    For the Zoom link to the discussion, please contact the Dharma Field office.
  • 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 checking out the free instructions on our meditation instruction page.
  • Join us for our monthly meditation discussion on Zoom.  Contact the office for the Zoom link.
  • 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.
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  Talks
  • Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening talks by teachers, students and guest speakers via Zoom.  Please contact the office for the appropriate Zoom link.
  • Listen to recent talks online.
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  Classes
  • Register for courses on Buddhism and Zen as well as continuing studies in zen and contemporary subjects at Dharma Field or online.
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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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  Texts
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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.