The Four Noble Truths This course examines the primary teachings
of the Buddha and their implications for living in today's world. These
universal and timeless truths not only show us the source of our anxiety,
but also point the way to sorrow's end.
No Prerequisite
Instructor: Bev Forsman
Class dates: September 14–October 19, 2010
Time: 8–9 pm (meditation 7:15–7:50 pm)
Text: Buddhism Plain and Simpleby Steve Hagen
Please download the following class handouts and bring to class. If you have trouble with the links, please contact the office. The office is staffed M–Th 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Please note:
Steve Hagen is the instructor
on the CD version.
The
Eightfold Noble Path 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.
No Prerequisite
Recommended
to follow The Four Noble Truths
Instructor: Lee Register
Class dates: November 2–December 7, 2010
Time: 8–9 pm (meditation 7:15–7:50 pm)
Text: Buddhism Plain and Simpleby Steve Hagen
Please download the following class handouts and bring to class. If you have trouble with the links, please contact the office. The office is staffed M–Th 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Please note:
Steve Hagen is the instructor
on the CD version.
Dependent Arising and the Unlocatable Self
This course focuses on the two most profound, liberating, and unique teachings
of the Buddha—the interdependence of all things and the emptiness
of self. Presented here simply and clearly, these teachings are as vital today as
they were 2,500 years ago.
Prerequisite: Either The Four Noble Truths or The Eightfold Noble Path Please note: This course is a prerequisite for all advanced studies at Dharma Field.
Instructor: Bev Forsman
Class dates: January 11–February 15, 2011
Time: 8–9 pm (meditation 7:15–7:50 pm)
Text: Buddhism Plain and Simpleby Steve Hagen
Please download the following class handouts and bring to class. If you have trouble with the links, please contact the office. The office is staffed M–Th 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Precepts of the One Mind
The Buddhist precepts are not moralistic rules that people are expected to
obey. Rather, they constitute the practice of enlightenment, and a commitment
to living in accordance with Truth and Reality.
Prerequisite: Either The Four Noble Truths or The Eightfold Noble Path
Instructor: Norm Randolph
Class dates: March 1–April 5, 2011
Time: 8–9 pm (meditation 7:15–7:50 pm)
Text: Handout available below.
Please download the following class handout and bring to class. If you have trouble with the link, please contact the office. The office is staffed M–Th 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Please note:
Steve Hagen is the instructor
on the CD version.
The Practice of Meditation
This is a course on Zen meditation and mindfulness, designed to help clarify what meditation is and is not. It will also cover dealing with problems in meditation and bringing meditation into your everyday life.
No prerequisite
Instructor: Bev Forsman
Class dates: April 19–May 24, 2011
Time: 8–9 pm (meditation 7:15–7:50 pm)
Text: Meditation Now or Never by Steve Hagen
Please download the following class handout and bring to class. If you have trouble with the link, please contact the office. The office is staffed M–Th 11 a.m.–2 p.m.