On Monday and Tuesday evenings, from September through May, Dharma Field offers courses on Zen Buddhism and related topics.
To take courses online, see here for more information.
To take courses online, see here for more information.
Classes
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Diamond Sutra Part 1 of 2
Mondays, Jan 16 - Feb 20, 7:45-8:45 pm (CST) Led by Steve Matuszak Beyond the basic wisdom teachings of the Buddha lies the Prajñaparamita, or Perfection of Wisdom teachings. Building on the basic teachings of the Buddha, the Diamond Sutra teaches how we may cut through our basic views of reality––of ourselves and the world––to awaken to Reality unencumbered by theory, speculation, or belief. The Diamond Sutra set of classes will be offered in two parts, each six weeks in length. The Diamond Sutra text Syllabus Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom. Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU. Living Practice
Tuesdays, Jan 17-Feb 21 7:45-8:45 pm (CST) Led by Beau Elkington Right Living comprises the morality teachings of Buddhism which includes Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood. This class follows the wisdom teachings of the prior class, Wisdom of Sound Understanding, which is foundational for living practice that doesn’t rely on “judgment or discriminative thinking.” Living practice stems from seeing the Whole. This class will explore the teachings of morality, right view, two truths, wholeness, and interdependence by drawing from the text Buddhism Plain and Simple. Syllabus Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom. Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU. 2023 WORKSHOPSEmotional Well-Being and the Well-Being of our World
Four Workshops: Presented by Dr. Vince Parr Saturdays, 9am-noon (live at DF only) For a preview of the topic material, you can watch Vince's Sunday talk (click here to watch). more info...
Over four months this winter and spring, sangha member Vince Parr will lead monthly workshops that will inaugurate a series of lectures, workshops, and classes offered by Dharma Field throughout 2023 addressing how to live during a time of extreme environmental upheaval. The workshops follow a unified theme, but each workshop will offer it's own particular insights. It is not required that participants sign up for the entire series to participate. Vince’s workshops will work with the strong emotions that one may experience when facing the enormity of what is happening to the planet. Workshop participants can expect to work with issues such as: 1. What we are looking for in life, and why haven't we found it. 2. The four major blocks that prevents us from obtaining true peace. 3. The ABCs of emotional well-being and the seven irrational beliefs that point out a major deficit in metacognition, preventing us from obtaining a mind of stillness and peace. Dr. Vincent Parr has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Psychology and is a licensed Psychologist in Florida with over 50+ years of clinical experience. He holds post-doctoral fellowships from the Institute for Rational Living and the Institute for Advanced Study in Rational Psychotherapy in New York City. He also holds a teaching certificate from the Institute. He took up lay ordination at Dharma Field in April of 2018. The workshops will be held February 25, March 25, April 22, and May 27, 9 am-noon at Dharma Field. Due to their interactive nature, they will only be available in-person. Each workshop will be $40 for members, $50 for non-members. Available live at Dharma Field. Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU. 
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2022-23 Curriculum
2022-2023 Curriculum Classes will be offered both live and via Zoom. MONDAYS Genjokoan (Steve Hagen), Sep 12-Oct 17 Everything Is Reality (Steve Matuszak), Oct 31-Dec 5 The Diamond Sutra I (Steve Matuszak), Jan 16-Feb 20 The Diamond Sutra II (Steve Matuszak) Feb 27-Apr 3 The Hidden Lamp Apr 17-May 22 TUESDAYS Taking Refuge (Steve Matuszak), Sep 27-Oct 18 The Wisdom of Sound Understanding (Jed L.), Nov 1-Dec 6 Living Practice (Beau Elkington), Jan 17-Feb 21 A Vocabulary of Enlightenment (Steve Hagen), Mar 7-28 Way-Seeking Mind (Jed Larson), Apr 18-May 23 2021-22 Curriculum
2021-2022 Curriculum Classes will be offered both live and via Zoom. MONDAYS The Dhammapada: The Teaching of the Way (Steve Matuszak) Sep 13-Oct 18 The Teachings of Huangpo (Steve Hagen) Nov 1-Dec 6 The Six Perfections (Steve Hagen) Jan 10-Feb 14 Zen Roots: The Rise of the Mahayana (Mary Sullivan & Steve Matuszak) Feb 28-Apr 4 Zen Roots: The Way of Zen (Jed Larson) Apr 18-May 23 TUESDAYS Day-by-Day Zen (Jed Larson) Sep 28-Nov 2 Jewel Mirror Awareness (Steve Matuszak) Nov 16-Dec 7 The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching (Beau Elkington) Jan 18-Feb 22 One Bright Pearl (Steve Hagen) Mar 8-Mar 29 Silence (Steve Matuszak) Apr 12-May 3 |
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Everything Is Reality
Mondays, Oct 31-Dec 5
7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Steve Matuszak
Looking closely at our experience, we can see that there really isn’t something here. Yet, we cannot say there’s nothing, either. It is a seeming conundrum that can be paralyzing for some, but we can ultimately see through it. Transcending our dualistic interpretations of experience, this course explores the World as seen and understood by the Awakened.
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
Mondays, Oct 31-Dec 5
7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Steve Matuszak
Looking closely at our experience, we can see that there really isn’t something here. Yet, we cannot say there’s nothing, either. It is a seeming conundrum that can be paralyzing for some, but we can ultimately see through it. Transcending our dualistic interpretations of experience, this course explores the World as seen and understood by the Awakened.
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
The Wisdom of Sound Understanding
Tuesdays, Nov 1-Dec 6
7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Jed Larson
The Wisdom teachings of Buddhism are defined by two components, Right View and Right Intention. These teachings point to what is reliable, trustworthy – a sound understanding of Reality as it is. They speak of an understanding based on experience, what is immediately and directly verifiable, rather than "right ideas" vs. "wrong ideas". This class will explore these teachings as well as teachings of not-self and interdependence by drawing from the text Buddhism Plain and Simple.
Text: Buddhism Plain and Simple, Steve Hagen
If you'd like to read ahead, pages 54-55 provide an introduction to right view and right intention with further detail on pages 66-69 and 73-76. We will also be covering selections from the last three chapters (10, 11 & 12) of the book, as well as the Appendix on Dependent Arising. We will follow those readings sequentially, thus the first class will cover right view.
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
Tuesdays, Nov 1-Dec 6
7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Jed Larson
The Wisdom teachings of Buddhism are defined by two components, Right View and Right Intention. These teachings point to what is reliable, trustworthy – a sound understanding of Reality as it is. They speak of an understanding based on experience, what is immediately and directly verifiable, rather than "right ideas" vs. "wrong ideas". This class will explore these teachings as well as teachings of not-self and interdependence by drawing from the text Buddhism Plain and Simple.
Text: Buddhism Plain and Simple, Steve Hagen
If you'd like to read ahead, pages 54-55 provide an introduction to right view and right intention with further detail on pages 66-69 and 73-76. We will also be covering selections from the last three chapters (10, 11 & 12) of the book, as well as the Appendix on Dependent Arising. We will follow those readings sequentially, thus the first class will cover right view.
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
Online Courses
TAKING A CLASS ONLINE
Dharma Field offers its current Classes for people living outside the area, as well as for locals who are not able to attend in person. Please bear in mind, however, that our teachers highly recommend that local participants attend in person if possible.
All classes are offered via Zoom and also recorded and posted online later in the week. Classes can be streamed directly from our site, or they can be downloaded to your device (as mp3). Most handouts are available online as well.
If you missed a registration for a recent class, we normally keep them online after the class has ended. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
TO REGISTER…
All classes are offered via Zoom and also recorded and posted online later in the week. Classes can be streamed directly from our site, or they can be downloaded to your device (as mp3). Most handouts are available online as well.
If you missed a registration for a recent class, we normally keep them online after the class has ended. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
TO REGISTER…