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)
Dec 14 - Jed Larson
Dec 21 - Steve Matuszak
Dec 28 - Steve Hagen

Holiday hours:

• Closed Nov 27, Dec 25, Jan 1
• Wednesdays: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31
  Open for morning sitting, but closed for evening sitting and discussion group.

Upcoming Classes
Lost among Wildflowers:The Poetry and Legend of Zen Master Ryōkan
Mondays, Jan 5-Feb 9, Led by Steve Matuszak

• A celebrated poet, calligrapher, and Zen master, Ryōkan (1758-1831) is perhaps as well known for how he lived his life.  Ryōkan was a mendicant, a friend and playmate of children, and a hermit, beholden to no authority, secular or religious, living a life free of constraints.  In this class, we will look at Ryōkan’s poetry as well as stories about his life and Zen practice to see how each was an expression of the other, and to playfully explore the ways they might speak to us today. Click here for more.

What the Buddha Taught: Knowing the True Nature of Reality
Tuesdays, Jan 6-Feb 10, 7:45-8:45 pm, led by Beau Elkington

• This course focuses on the two most profound, liberating, and unique teachings of the Buddha: the interdependence of all things and the emptiness of self. Presented simply and clearly, these teachings are as vital today as they were 2,500 years ago. Click here for more.

Wednesday Evenings: new updates...

• Holiday notice: our Wednesday Evening Discussion Study group will be taking a break in December, so there will be two evening sittings on Wednesday December 3, 10 & 17 instead of the usual single sitting. On Wednesday December 24 and 31 Dharma Field will be closed in the evening.
  
• In early 2026: Keep an eye out for a new round of the Wednesday Evening Talks Series, which will include presentations given by a range of Dharma Field participants, on a variety of topics.
• And likely in February... we will be resuming our Hidden Lamp group, an 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 Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present day. 
  

Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
In-person at Dharma Field:
Thursday 7pm, Dec 11
Saturday 10am, Dec 20
Thursday 7pm, Jan 8
Saturday 10am, Jan 17

Community Update: Safety and Openness
In response to recent events in our neighborhood, Dharma Field has reflected on how to stay both safe and open as a community. Please read our letter from the Head Teacher and Board, along with our updated Sangha Safety Statement. See full message here, and you can find the Safety Safety Statement here.

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.