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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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Flowers are Blooming, so is Dharma Field

We invite you to join us on Sunday April 27th following the Sunday talk for a special springtime Tea & Treats. Bring your kiddos! We’ve got potting mix and tiny pots on hand for them to plant their own starter seed pots—and plenty of seed options to inspire wonder and creativity.

Here at Dharma Field we can't manifest our marvelous future without you and your support. So we would like to invite you to consider participating in our spring fundraising campaign Flowers are Blooming, so is Dharma Field. We thank you for your generosity.

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Sunday Talks, 10am (CentralTime)
Sundays live at Dharma Field (click here for the zoom link)
May 4 - Jed Larson
May 11 - Beau Elkington
May 18 - sesshin (no public talk)
Wednesdays Evening Talk Series: April, May & June 
Students and instructors will present on a variety of topics on Wednesdays at 7:45pm. Available in-person (either with live speakers, or broadcasted on the classroom projector) and via Zoom. All are welcome to attend and there is no charge. Hope to see you there for this offering!
Brian Paulsen  –  Apr 30 
Jonathan Shames  –  May 7
Andrew Troelsen  –  May 14
Matt Streit  –  May 21
Pat Quinn  –  May 28 
Ellen Lane  –  Jun 4
Kailey Kraus  –  Jun 11
Rick Palm  –  Jun 18
Richard Corner  –  Jun 25
Current 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.
A thank you to Norm Randolph
One of our senior teachers, Norm Randolph, has recently made a move to a new living space, and thus Dharma Field will no longer benefit from his classes and Sunday talks. If you would like to thank Norm, to honor his unwavering commitment to the practice and to all of us practitioners, feel free to send a message to us using the Dharma Field contact form. Alternatively, you can send a physical letter or card to us via mail if you like. To learn more about Norm here is an 1995 article with author David Chadwick. Thank you, and many, many thanks to Norm.
Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
In-person at Dharma Field:
Thursday 7pm, May 1
Saturday 10am, May 10
Thursday 7pm, June 5 
Saturday 10am, June 21
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…
   
Membership
Giving
  • Donate to the Dharma Field general fund, or volunteer your time, both of which are vital to the center.
Meditation
Talks
  • Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday talks.
  • ​Listen to recent talks online.
Classes
  • Register for Dharma Field courses on Zen Buddhism.