Sensei Al Rapaport, director of the Open Mind Zen (OMZ), in Melbourne, Florida, will lead a Zen Dialogue and Meditation Retreat from 7 to 9 p.m., August 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 13, and 10 to 11:30 a.m., August 14, at OMZ Naples. A method of opening a relationship with parts of the self that are disowned and those that we are aware of, but not clear about, Zen dialogue helps participants get in touch with the reasons behind their actions and helps integrate body and mind while revealing life purpose. No previous experience with meditation is required.  

Rapaport, who has practiced and taught Zen and Kundalini Meditation for 40 years, produced the Buddhism in America conferences in several U.S. cities as president of Open Mind Productions. He is the author of Open Mind Zen: A Guide to Meditation, the editor of Buddhism in America and is a member of the White Plum Asangha, the American Zen Teachers Association and the Lay Zen Teachers Association.

Suggested donation: $55 or $45 for OMZ members and students. Location: 1250 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 205. For more information or to register, visit OpenMindZenNaples.com.