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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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Sunday Talks, 10am (CentralTime)
Sundays live at Dharma Field (click here for the zoom link)
July 13 - Mary Sullivan
July 20 - Jed Larson
July 27 - Steve Hagen
Wednesday Evenings - Conversations on Buddhism
7:45pm Wednesdays, July 9-Sept 3, led by Steve Matuszak
Join us Wednesday evenings for a series of open conversations about Buddhist or Buddhist-adjacent readings. The readings will be read aloud immediately before the discussion, so no preparation and no expertise is necessary. All points of view and levels of experience welcome. Just show up and engage to the degree you feel comfortable with. Free and open to all. Find out more 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, July 10
Saturday 10am, July 19
Thursday 7pm, Aug 7
Saturday 10am, Aug 16
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.