The Field · Meditation
Classical methods,contemporary practice.
We are veteran practitioners propagating mind-training methods that ease unnecessary suffering — instruction and support for people balancing a daily practice with the demands of modern life.
Free lecture series · Live online
Approaching
the Dark
Three scholar-practitioners map the historical lineages, the phenomenological terrain, and the preparation that responsible engagement with dark retreat requires — across the Kālacakra and Dzogchen systems.
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Courses
The Practice
Outdated cultural and sectarian distortions sometimes deter people from practice. We aspire to encourage the simple practice of honoring embodiment and stillness.
Human practices
Being human is the only requirement to practice meditation with The Field. The work begins with honoring embodiment and stillness — nothing exotic, nothing to qualify for.
What we offer
Modern methods that promote awareness, kindness, and mindful living, tailored to your specific needs — a range of practices for stress reduction, better sleep, and steadier attention.
Who we are
Veteran meditation practitioners committed to propagating mind-training methods that ease unnecessary suffering, with support for those balancing work and family commitments.
On method
Meditation is the recognition that we already have all the necessary tools. We work with what arises — we do not need to court a fantasy of resolving our lives.
Recent Media
Practicing Tummo
On Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft — embodied immediacy, navigating disturbing experiences, and cultivating open awareness.
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Talking Deity Yoga
Devotion, stability in groundlessness, and the ontological status of deities in the Vajrayana tradition — the union of emptiness and vivid appearance.
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Tech & Meditation, at LinkedIn
Lauren Camera-Murray and Peter McEwen on working with vulnerable feelings in the workplace, and the value of accessibility and trust.
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Posts on emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and spiritual practice — written for people who already practice.
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“Peter has a kind and generous teaching style. He has studied with traditional teachers, and manages to translate the practices for Westerners while preserving their essence.”
“One of the most insightful, germane, and potent Vajrayana teachings I've ever received. Peter is the real deal — pragmatic, with a personable, approachable style.”
“He has succeeded in making a very complex and rich subject accessible. A thoughtful and approachable teacher. Highly recommended.”
“A humorous, knowledgeable, and creative teacher. He knows the whole path and can guide you beautifully, blending tradition with modernity.”
“Strong recommendation for Peter — he's based, and a highly accomplished practitioner.”
“A solid practitioner — very pragmatic, with a personable, approachable teaching style. He's the real deal.”
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Instruction is structured for practitioners who want a daily practice that supports open-hearted awareness and unconditional embodiment.