Empty Field Farm Zendo

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The Empty Field Farm Zendo, an affiliate of Dharma Rain Zen Center, is a rustic meditation hall situated in the Oregon coast range. The building is a work in progress embedded within the daily activities of a small organic farm, Horton Road Organics, which includes a seasonal residential community. Its purpose is to serve Zen practice and other supportive activities amidst the rhythms of nature, and an awareness of ecology that rests on profound interconnectedness of all beings.  The zendo is cared for by lay teacher Debra Seido Martin who received transmission from her teacher Kyogen Carlson in 2009.  Her approach to practice has been deeply influenced by Dharma Rain’s development of a mature lay training program as well as her twenty year career as an organic farmer and current graduate studies at the University of Oregon in Couples and Family Therapy.   

Buddhist practice is open to all. Its focus, intended to cultivate the uni-versal qualities of wisdom and compassion, is characterized by the deepest human inquiry into meaning of life and death. Our intention is to nourish the exploration and deepen understanding of Buddhist teachings tested amidst the ambiguities of our everyday lives. Your participation, support and suggestions are very welcome.