Dharma Field welcomes everyone to the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism. The center, founded in 1997 by Steve Hagen, offers meditation instruction, a daily meditation schedule, and sesshins (retreats). We also offer classes in Buddhism and Zen as well as related subjects. Join us, in person or online, in the study and practice of this rich tradition, which is no less relevant today as it was in its beginnings in India over 2500 years ago.

 

​Steve Hagen's new book, The Grand Delusion, is available in our book store. For more information visit the book's website at mtsrmts.com

​For commentaries by Steve Hagen on the book, click here.

- Click here to listen to recent talks.
- Sign up for our email newsletter.

Dharma Field is reopening on July 25th

Most offerings will be held both live and on Zoom. Keep an eye on our website as new information becomes available.

Covid Guidelines for visiting the center.

• Masks are optional for those who are vaccinated.
• We request that if you are not vaccinated, you should wear a mask and practice social distancing.
• If exhibiting symptoms of COVID (either vaccinated and not), you should NOT visit until certain you have not been infected, or have recovered from infection. 
• If exposed to COVID:
  • If fully vaccinated, monitor health for 14 days. Not required to stay away from Dharma Field.
  • If not vaccinated, you should NOT visit until certain you have not been infected, or have recovered from infection. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
Click here for more detailed information.

Upcoming in our Regular Schedule...

Sunday Talks, 10 am (CDT)
Sunday talks will be given live at Dharma Field and also will be available on Zoom. 
Aug 1 Norm Randolph
Aug 8 Steve Hagen
Aug 15 Beau Elkington
Aug 15 Steve Matuszak

Current Classes
Classes will be held both live and on Zoom.
What the Buddha Taught: Meditation
Jul 20-Aug 24, 7:45–8:45 pm (CDT)
led by Mary Sullivan

Monday Student talks, 7:45 pm (CDT)
Aug 2 Pat Quinn (hybrid*)
Aug 9 Jeff Hanson (hybrid*)

Study Groups
Groups will be held both live and on Zoom.
The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo--led by Jed Larson and Steve Matuszak
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am (CDT)

Recorded talks
YouTube
Video recordings of a selection of recent Sunday talks are available on Dharma Field's YouTube channel. 

Audio
Recordings of recent Sunday talks are available on our Recent Talks page. 

Commentaries on The Grand Delusion by Steve Hagen.

* Hybrid events/offerings with be held at Dharma Field, but will also be broadcast live on Zoom.

For obtain any of the above Zoom meeting links, please refer to your newsletter email, or contact the Dharma Field office.

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 instruction about meditation address 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.

Our offerings at Dharma Field and online...

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  Meditation

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• Learn meditation by checking out the free instructions on our meditation instruction page.
• Join us for our periodic meditation instruction. Please check our calendar to verify dates.
• Submit a practice commitment to the head teacher.  Indicate the days, times, and duration of each meditation period.  E.g. MWF 6 am-6:30 am, TTh 7 pm-7:20 pm.

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  Talks

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• Attend our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening talks by teachers, students and guest speakers.
  ​Listen to recent talks online.

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  Classes

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• Register for Dharma Field courses on Buddhism and Zen, as well as continuing studies in zen and contemporary subjects.

 
 Classes on MP3 or CD
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• Purchase pre-recorded courses of Dharma Field's courses  on MP3 for download and immediate listening OR...
• Purchase CD versions.
  

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  Texts

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• Check out our collection of Zen Texts and Essays.  

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  Books

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• Check out our online​ bookstore for books by Steve Hagen, Dainin Katagiri and Suzuki Roshi.
• Check out our bookstore at Dharma Field for new and used books. 

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  Membership

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• 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.

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 Giving

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• 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.