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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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. Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom. Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU. Genjokoan
Mondays, Sep 12-Oct 17 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT) Led by Steve Hagen In Genjokoan, or the Actualization of Ultimate Reality, Dogen Zenji elucidates the seemingly dual nature of the One and the many. Seeing through this apparent duality is the focus of this foundational fascicle from Dogen’s masterwork, Shobogenzo. This realization is imperative for any understanding of Objectless Awareness. text for class Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom. Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU. Taking Refuge
Tuesdays, Sep 27-Oct 18 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT) Led by Steve Matuszak To take up the Way is to take refuge in the three treasures—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. But taking refuge does not mean to take shelter against the troubles that beset us. Rather, it points to a way that is radically different, one not buffeted by the storms and upheavals of life. In this four-week class, we will look more closely at what it is to take refuge in the three treasures. Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom. 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 Hidden Lamp (Mary Sullivan), Jan 9-Feb 13 The Diamond Sutra I (Steve Matuszak) Feb 27-Apr 3 The Diamond Sutra II (Steve Matuszak) 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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The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance
Tuesdays Jun 21-28 & Jul 12-19, 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Steve Matuszak
How do we live harmoniously with others? It seems quite difficult to do, especially during times that we may believe are more contentious than ever. But misunderstanding and conflict have long defined human behavior. It is no surprise, then, that Buddhist teachings get right to the heart of the matter. In this four-week course, we will be looking at a relevant teaching by Dōgen, “The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance,” from Shobogenzo. In it, Dōgen recommends four methods to guide one to live in peace and harmony with others.
Text for class
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
Tuesdays Jun 21-28 & Jul 12-19, 7:45-8:45 pm (CDT)
Led by Steve Matuszak
How do we live harmoniously with others? It seems quite difficult to do, especially during times that we may believe are more contentious than ever. But misunderstanding and conflict have long defined human behavior. It is no surprise, then, that Buddhist teachings get right to the heart of the matter. In this four-week course, we will be looking at a relevant teaching by Dōgen, “The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance,” from Shobogenzo. In it, Dōgen recommends four methods to guide one to live in peace and harmony with others.
Text for class
Available live at Dharma Field or via Zoom.
Seniors, students $5 discount: Use code SEN or STU.
Tuesdays Apr 12-May 3
Silence
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Matuszak
Silence
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Matuszak
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Left unattended, our minds get caught up in chatter, affecting how we understand and act in our everyday lives. But we also experience silence, too—in those moments when we are no longer enrapt by the chatter and even when we are, if only we could notice. In this four-week course we will explore Buddhist teachings on silence, both, as Katagiri Roshi tells us, through human eyes and through Buddha’s or universal eye.
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NOTE: The class will be live at Dharma Field and also available via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the online class 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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NOTE: The class will be live at Dharma Field and also available via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the online class 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.
CLASS AUDIO:
If you miss a class or are taking the classes online click icon to access the talks.
If you miss a class or are taking the classes online click icon to access the talks.
Tuesdays Mar 8-Mar 29
One Bright Pearl
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Hagen
One Bright Pearl
Time: 7:45–8:45 pm
led by Steve Hagen
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This brief essay by Dogen Zenji, the great Zen master of 13th century Japan, focuses on the total unity of being. It is here that Dogen gives full expression to his teaching of non-duality—that the world, as a whole, is ultimate reality.
Text for class: One Bright Pearl
NOTE: The class will be live at Dharma Field and also available via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the online class 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.
Text for class: One Bright Pearl
NOTE: The class will be live at Dharma Field and also available via Zoom. The Zoom invitation to join the online class 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.
CLASS AUDIO:
If you miss a class or are taking the classes online click icon to access the talks.
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 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…