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  • MEDITATION
    • Daily Schedule
    • Meditation Instruction
    • Half-Day Meditation
    • Sesshin (retreat)
    • Practice Programs
  • TALKS
    • Recent Talks
    • Sample Commentaries by Steve Hagen
    • Commentaries on The Grand Delusion by Steve Hagen
    • –––– Talk Archives ––––
    • Dharma Talks by Steve Hagen
    • Commentaries by Steve Hagen
    • Discussions by Steve Hagen
    • Dharma Talks by Norm Randolph
    • Dharma Talks by Steve Matuszak
    • Student Talks
    • Guest Talks
  • CLASSES
    • Classes
    • Prerecorded Courses – on MP3
    • Prerecorded Courses – on CD
    • Wednesday Evening Study Group
    • Thursday Morning Study Group
  • TEXTS
    • Zen Texts & Chant Book
    • Essays by Steve Hagen & Norm Randolph
  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Teachers
    • Giving
    • Contact Us
    • Map & Directions
  • CALENDAR
    • Google Calendar
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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.
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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)
May 25 - Steve Matuszak
June 1 - Steve Hagen
June 8 - Myo On Hagler, guest teacher
Poetry Reading
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with Jim Moore and Kate Lucas

Saturday, May 31st, 3pm at Dharma Field
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Dharma Field is pleased to announce its second poetry reading event. This upcoming May gathering will feature a poetry reading and conversation with Jim Moore and Kate Lucas in celebration of Jim’s new book, Enter. About the book, Rebecca Morgan Frank writes in Literary Hub, “In his signature lucid and wry voice, Moore acknowledges suffering while making room for joy and for moments of peace. These poems offer shelter to readers and, in summoning poets like Rilke and Tsvetaeva, remind us that poetry’s tenderness can be repaid in tenderness.” A reception with coffee, tea and treats will follow. Free and open to all. Click here for more information.
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!
Matt Streit  –  May 21
Pat Quinn  –  May 28 
Ellen Lane  –  Jun 4
Kailey Kraus  –  Jun 11
Rick Palm  –  Jun 18
Richard Corner  –  Jun 25
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, June 5 
Saturday 10am, 
June 21
Thursday 7pm, July 10
Saturday 10am, July 19
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.
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MEDITATION
​• Daily Schedule
​• Meditation Instruction
​• Half-day Meditation
• Sesshin
•
Deepening Practice
TALKS
• Recent Talks
• Sample Commentaries by Steve Hagen
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    • Dharma Talks by Steve H.
    • Commentaries by Steve H.
    • Discussions by Steve Hagen
    • Dharma Talks by Norm R.
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Student Talks
    • Guest Talks
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• Courses on CD
• Study Group
• Zen Texts & Essays
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Dharma Field Zen Center 
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410
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