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.

 

2024 Annual Appeal

Your donation, in whatever amount works for you, helps sustain our programming, keep the building and grounds in good order, and provide an online space for us to gather regularly. None of this is possible without your caring and support. Thank you for being a part of Dharma Field.
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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)
Sept 15 - Steve Hagen
Sept 22 - Mary Sullivan
Sept 29 - Beau Elkington

Upcoming schedule...

A look ahead to Practice Period: Sept 15 - Dec 1
Practice periods allow students, for a designated period of time, to take up Buddhist practice more intensively than they usually might, and is designed to help practitioners build, maintain and deepen practice in their everyday lives. See the Practice Period section of our Practice Programs page for more.

Garden Day, re-scheduled, now set for Sept 28th
Join us in the gardens for a range of ways of tending the outdoor space here at the center and enjoying each-other's company. Sign up in the Dharma Field entry room or contact the office. (in-person only)

Fall Classes

• Practicing Life: Practical Zen Teachings by Eihei Dōgen and Kōshō Uchiyama, Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 14, 7:45-8:45 pm, Led by Steve Matuszak
  In his commentary on Eihei Dōgen’s “Instructions for the Head Cook,” Kōshō Uchiyama writes: “When working through it [“Instructions for the Head Cook”] try to appreciate it not only as it relates to cooking, but as it relates to everything in your daily life. That means that you have to appreciate and learn from it and then draw on your own creativity to deepen your understanding and practice of it with regard to everyone you encounter in your life as well as all the situations and circumstances you might find yourself a part of.” It is in this spirit that we will read and discuss Dōgen’s “Instructions for the Head Cook” along with Uchiyama’s commentary on it, texts that are, in their own ways, simple yet profound. Click here to register.
• What the Buddha Taught: The Four Noble Truths, Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 15, 7:45-8:45 pm, Led by Beau Elkington
  This course will focus on the primary teachings of the Buddha and their implications for living in today’s world. These universal and timeless truths not only show us the source of our anxiety, but point the way to sorrow’s end—the complete peace and sanity that are total freedom of mind. Click here to register.

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Ongoing Wednesday Evenings
​​On the Buddha’s Path discussion group​

• Led by Steve Matuszak
  Click here for more info.

Meditation Instruction
Meditation Instruction is designed to address question regarding meditation practice. Learn more here.
Saturdays at Dharma Field (10am): Sept 21, Oct 12

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.

Classes on MP3 & CD

• Purchase pre-recorded courses of Dharma Field's courses  on MP3 or CD.