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On Monday and Tuesday evenings, from September through May, Dharma Field offers courses on Zen Buddhism and related topics.
To take courses online here for more information.
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Current Courses

Mondays Jan 4 to Feb 8
The Heart Sutra
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Hagen
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The Heart Sutra presents the essence of Mahayana wisdom teachings. It cuts through the conceptualized misinterpretations of the Buddha’s original teachings that arose after his death. It clarifies the essential nature of Reality and points to an authentic way of life.

Led by Steve Hagen

NOTE: The class will be held via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the Class Meeting will be provided in an email from the Dharma Field office before the first class.

Text: Handout can be found on our Zen Texts & Essays page

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Tuesdays Jan 19 to Feb 9
No Beginning, No End
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Jed Larson
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Katagiri Roshi told us that living life based on ideas is a "flat beer" life. For example, we spend a lot of time pondering the past, yet the past is not happening right now, it's just a memory. Meanwhile, we miss the true experience that only happens right here and now, the timeless reality of no-beginning-no-end. 
 
The Baizhang quote "there is no connection between your senses and the outside world" sounds perplexing. Our belief of "the outside world" is something that runs in the background during our daily activity. Biazhang indicates that it is indeed possible to see through the belief in such a framework, and to understand how we inadvertently put our focus and trust in ideas and overlook immediate experience. Join in on this course, as we inquire further into the "ins and outs", and beginnings/ends of Zen teachings from a variety of sources: Dogen, Suzuki, Baizhang and others.

NOTE: The class will be held via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the Class Meeting will be provided in an email from the Dharma Field office before the first class.

Seniors, students: Enter SEN OR STU in the discount coupon box at checkout for $5 discount.


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CLASS AUDIO:
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Upcoming Courses

2021 Curriculum
Classes will only be offered exclusively via Zoom until further notice

Mondays
Jan 4 – Feb 8  The Heart Sutra (Steve Hagen)
Mar 1 – Apr 5  Critical Reading (Steve Matuszak)
May 3 – May 24  Belief—The Basis of Insanity (Steve Hagen)
 
Tuesdays
Jan 19 – Feb 9  No Beginning, No End (Jed Larson)
Feb 23 – Mar 30 What the Buddha Taught: Wisdom (Steve Matuszak)
Apr 20 – May 11 Excerpts from the Flower Garland Sutra (Mary Sullivan)
Jun 1 – Jul 6 What the Buddha Taught: The Clear and Obvious Way (Steve Hagen)
Jul 20 – Aug 24 What the Buddha Taught: Meditation (Steve Matuszak)

Courses Recently Completed

Tuesdays Nov 3 to Dec 8
What the Buddha Taught: The Eightfold Noble Path
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Beau Elkington
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This course looks closely at the fourth Noble Truth of the Buddha and lays out a practical and effective way to deal with the world as we find it. It is the art of seeing—a way to peace and sanity that is total freedom of mind. This is the second in a series of five courses on the foundation teachings of the Buddha. Enrollment in the previous class is not required.

NOTE: This course will be offered via Zoom each Tuesday night from Nov 3-Dec 8, 7:45-8:45 pm CST.

An audio recording of the class will be posted online the week after it takes place.

Time: 7:45–8:45 pm

Syllabus

Texts:
Buddhism Plain and Simple--Steve Hagen
"The Eightfold Noble Path" (from The Buddha's Way)--H. Saddhatissa [handout]

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CLASS READINGS:
To access the class texts, click the icon.
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CLASS AUDIO:
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Mondays Nov 9 to Nov 30
Katagiri Roshi and Me
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Hagen and Norm Randolph
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After looking far and wide, how I stumbled upon Katagiri Roshi practically in my backyard...and a little of what he taught me.

NOTE: This course will be offered via Zoom each Monday night from Nov 9-Nov 30, 7:45-8:45 pm CST.

An audio recording of the class will be posted online the week after it takes place.

Time: 7:45–8:45 pm

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CLASS AUDIO:
​If you miss a class or are taking the classes online click icon to access the talks.


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 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…
  • Select any of the upcoming or current courses listed on this page.
  • Use the “Register” button on the class page.
  • Send us a message, letting us know that you’d like to have the password and link.
  • Feel free to stay in contact and let us know of any questions that you have about the class.

Please also note that a variety of prerecorded courses on CD and MP3 can be found in our store.
 
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