MONROE - The Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe, will host a fundraising event entitled "Exploring Your Inner Path: A Day of Contemplative Activities from Meditation to Blacksmithing" from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5. This is an opportunity to explore different styles of meditation and contemplative practice. The program will include a gentle introduction to several types of Zen meditation, including metta (loving kindness meditation).