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)
March 30 - Steve Hagen
April 6 - sesshin (no public talk)
April 13 - Steve Matuszak

Sesshin: Apr 4-6
Sesshin literally means "collecting the mind," turning our full attention to the activity of the moment. Click here for more.

Wednesdays Precepts Discussion Group
Feb 26 - Apr 2, 7:45pm, led by Steve Matuszak
Precept study is that aspect of the Eightfold Noble Path that reflects a commitment to living in accordance with direct experience of truth and reality. These precepts are neither rules nor admonitions, but natural outgrowths of perception and realization. Click here for more info.

Upcoming Classes

• Why Practice? 
  Tuesdays, Apr 8-May 13, with Steve Matuszak
  At the opening of his “Universal Recommendation for Meditation,” Dōgen Zenji poses a problem that remains relevant to this day: “The Way is basically perfect and all-pervading. How could it be contingent upon practice and realization?” In essence, if we’re already Buddha, what’s the point of meditating? This course will explore Buddhist practice in light of Dōgen’s question. Each week we will examine a different text by Zen masters past and present to guide our exploration and discuss how the teachings speak to our everyday lives. Sign up here.​​
• A Meditation Guide for Everyone: Dogen’s Fukanzazengi
  Mondays, Apr 7-May 12, 7:45-8:45pm, with Mary Sullivan
  This course focuses on Eihei Dogen Zenji's essay Fukanzazengi (A Meditation Guide for Everyone). Written shortly after Dogen returned to Japan from China, Fukanzazengi is a most direct and compact expression of Dogen's essential teaching of the importance of zazen (sitting meditation). Sign up here.

WORKSHOP: The Practice of Meditation
Saturday, April 26, 9 am-Noon, Led by Steve Matuszak
This is a workshop on Zen meditation and mindfulness, designed to help clarify what meditation is and is not. It will also address problems in meditation, as well as bringing meditation into everyday life.  The workshop schedule includes meditation instruction, lectures, introductory-length sitting and walking meditation periods, and Q&A. Zoom only. Register here.

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Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
In-person at Dharma Field:
Thursday 7pm, Apr 3
Saturday 10am, Apr 19
Thursday 7pm, May 1
Saturday 10am, May 10

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? 

​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.