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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Upcoming in our Regular Schedule...

Sunday Talks, 10am (CDT)
Sundays live at Dharma Field (click here for the zoom link)
Feb 5 - Beau Elkington
Feb 12 - Steve Hagen
Feb 19 - sesshin (no public talk)

Upcoming offerings and events

• 2023 Workshops with Vince Parr, click here for info.
• New Thursday Study Group text starts soon, in February - Returning to Silence by Dainin Katagiri
• February Sesshin Feb 17-19
• Practice Period begins Feb 26

Wednesday Evening Talks, 7:45pm (CDT)
Students and instructors will present on a variety of topics. Available in-person and via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. No charge. Hope to see you there for this new offering.
Feb 1 - Rick Palm
Feb 8 - Andrew Troelsen
Feb 15 - Pat Quinn
Feb 22 - Martin Carnegie

Classes

• Diamond Sutra I
  Mondays, Jan 16 - Feb 20, 7:45-8:45 pm (CST)
  Led by Steve Matuszak
• Living Practice
  Tuesdays, Jan 17-Feb 21, 7:45-8:45 pm (CST)
  ​Led by Beau Elkington​ ​

Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
Saturdays at Dharma Field (10am): Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 15

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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!

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Practice Programs
Looking to establish, maintain, or deepen your practice? We offer a few different programs to help fit with your particular practice. ​More information on these programs can be found on our Practice Programs page.

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. 

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 23
Steve Matuszak - Week beginning Jan 30
Steve Hagen - Week beginning Feb 6
Norm Randolph - Week beginning Feb 13
Steve Matuszak - Week beginning Feb 20
Steve Hagen - Week beginning Feb 27
Steve Matuszak - Week beginning Mar 6
Norm Randolph - Week beginning Mar 13
Steve Hagen - Week beginning Mar 20
Steve Matuszak - Week beginning Mar 27

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.

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.