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Open Mind Zen International Religious organisation

An interesting interview with our founding teacher, Roshi Al Rapaport.

Al Fusho Rapaport Open Mind Zen, Melbourne, Florida – There are more than a dozen teachers identified on the Open Mind International website. Fusho Al Rapaport is the founder and director of the general organization…

With deep sadness, we share the news of the passing of Roshi Jules Shuzen Harris, founder of Soji Zen Center in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

Roshi Shuzen is a dharma heir of Roshi Enkyo O'Hara at the Village Zendo. He was a psychotherapist, an author, and a committed teacher who had the uncanny ability to be fierce and loving in equal measure in the same breath. Roshi Shuzen and Roshi Al Rapaport are long time friends, having trained together in Salt Lake City under Genpo Roshi. Shuzen gave Al Rapaport transmission in 2008.

There will be a memorial remembrance on Zoom on Tuesday evening May 16th at 7 pm ET. Information on registration and joining is on the Soji website (https://sojizencenter.com/).

Sensei Dave Vititoe

Dharma Talk by Sensei Mike Stamper: Dharma names and meanings behind In this video, Sensei Mike Stamper discusses the meaning, intentions, and aspirations of names with a focus on Dharma names.

March 9 - 12 at Kashi Ashram -

March 9 - 12 at Kashi Ashram Deep meditation happens when we devote the time and space in our lives to practice. This retreat will include longer meditation periods and more of them, as well as dharma talks and plenty of time for walking meditation on Kashi Ashram’s beautiful property. When: Arrival is 3-5 pm Thursday, March ...

Open Mind Zen will be holding our Spring Residential Retreat at Kashi Ashram March 9th through 12th. The theme of the retreat is Deepening Samadhi.
Deep meditation happens when we devote the time and space in our lives to practice. This retreat will include longer meditation periods and more of them, as well as dharma talks and plenty of time for walking meditation on Kashi Ashram’s beautiful property.
When: Arrival is 3-5 pm Thursday, March 9th. Retreat ends on Sunday, March 12th at about 4 pm
Where: Kashi Ashram, Sebastian Florida
Donation: (includes 9 vegetarian meals): Double occupancy (each) $625; Singles $675; Double w/Private Bath (each) $695; Camping $450; Commuter with meals, $400 or $150 per day. Full non-refundable payment due by 2/6/23 via Paypal or check to: 3222 SW Elizabeth St, W. Melbourne, FL 32904. Note that private rooms are limited, so reserve early.
To Register: [email protected], (321) 427-3511, www.OpenMindZen.com