Events

Continuing Meditation Class - 5/21/2013 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM

jhmark — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:45:00 GMT

The Tuesday night sittings are open to anyone who has had introductory meditation instruction from a qualified instructor. Check this listing closer to the event for a description of this evening's talk or discussion. Dharma talks are presented in series.

Registration & Donation

Registration is not needed for this class. Please consider the following suggested event donation plus Dana for the teacher. Please contribute teacher Dana at the event. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

Suggested donation: $5 + dana.

Madison Valley Meditation Group - 5/23/2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

jhmark — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The Madison Valley Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Madison Valley area. Previous vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning mediation class is helpful but not essential.

The group is led by Ellen McCown, at Lila Yoga Studio, 2812 East Madison Street, Seattle. For more information, please contact Ellen by email.

Capitol Hill Meditation Group - 5/23/2013 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

jhmark — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Capitol Hill area. Previous vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning mediation class is helpful but not essential.

The group is led by Tuere Sala at All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway East, Seattle, in the Colonial Room. Please enter via the back, from 10th Avenue.

6:30 - 7:00	Chanting/Metta Practice (Optional if you are interested)
7:00 - 7:30	Silent Sit
7:30 - 8:30ish	Dharma Talk and Group Discussion

All are welcome to come share food/tea and explore ways to apply the Dharma in our daily lives.

For more information please contact Tuere by email.

Post Beginning Meditation Support Class - 5/23/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

jhmark — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

The post-beginning class is intended for practitioners who have completed the SIMS beginning meditation class in the last year or two. The class will continue practitioners’ exploration of dharma and meditation, centering around the question “Why practice?” We’ll look at what the teachings say about the transformative power of mindfulness, and compare with our own experience. What are we learning from practice? Is practice beneficial? What is hard about practice? How can we work with the challenges? The class will include readings, discussion and practice in a variety of vipassana meditation techniques.

Please consider the following suggested event donation plus dana for the teacher. Please contribute teacher dana at the event. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

The suggested donation is $30 for the class series plus dana for the teacher.

Eastside Meditation Group - 5/23/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

jhmark — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

The SIMS Eastside Meditation Group sittings are co-facilitated by Steve and Ellen Wilhelm at the Wilhelm's home in the Rose Hill area of Kirkland, with occasional visits from SIMS guiding teacher Rodney Smith. As a group we are nurturing an east side dharma community and supporting our practice together. All interested people are welcome.

Please click on the map link for details. For more information, please contact Steve or Ellen Wilhelm by email.

Dharma Talk: The Heart of Awareness: Exploring the Causes of Bondage and Freedom in Your Own Mind - 5/24/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

jhmark — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Registration and Donation

Please consider the following suggested event donation plus Dana for the teacher. Please contribute teacher Dana at the event. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

No registration is required. Please bring your class donation and teacher Dana to the event.

Suggested Donation: $5

Parking Information

Nalanda West is located at the intersection of a residential street and commercial businesses. In order to maintain good relations with our residential neighbors, Nalanda West staff asks that program participants avoid parking on Woodland Park Ave N. north of Nalanda West.

Parking is generally available in the two small interconnected parking lots behind Nalanda West. There is also parking available in front of the building, south on 39th and Woodland Park, and along Bridge Way N.

Non-Residential Retreat: Come and See for Yourself: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation - 5/25/2013 9:00 AM - 5/26/2013 4:30 PM

jhmark — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

In this retreat we will be calming and unifying our minds and looking deeply into the nature of our own experience. Knowing first hand that all human beings have the capacity to awaken to their own deepest nature, the Buddha’s invitation was to, “Come and see”. Join us for two days of clear seeing into what lies beneath the surface layer of your mind, beneath the repetitive thoughts and beliefs that you have about yourself and the world. Come and see who and what you really are.

There will be alternating periods of formal sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, time for questions and dialogue with the teacher, and unstructured practice of mindfulness in everyday activities. Systematic meditation instructions will be offered.

This retreat is suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Each day of the retreat begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:30pm. The retreat will meet in room 1062, Hemlock Room.

Please note: the Bastyr dining room will be closed both Saturday and Sunday. You may want to bring your lunch.

Volunteering: SIMS needs 10-15 volunteers to help at each event. If you are planning to attend and would like to help (with set up, clean up, tea service, sound system etc.) please contact us by email.

Please consider the following suggested event donation plus dana for the teacher. Please contribute teacher dana at the event. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

The suggested event donation is $70 for Sat and Sun or $40 for one day plus dana for the teacher.

Continuing Meditation Class - 5/28/2013 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM

jhmark — Wed, 29 May 2013 02:45:00 GMT

Registration & Donation

Suggested donation: $5 + dana.

Madison Valley Meditation Group - 5/30/2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

jhmark — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The group is led by Ellen McCown, at Lila Yoga Studio, 2812 East Madison Street, Seattle. For more information, please contact Ellen by email.

Capitol Hill Meditation Group - 5/30/2013 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

jhmark — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

The group is led by Tuere Sala at All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway East, Seattle, in the Colonial Room. Please enter via the back, from 10th Avenue.

6:30 - 7:00	Chanting/Metta Practice (Optional if you are interested)
7:00 - 7:30	Silent Sit
7:30 - 8:30ish	Dharma Talk and Group Discussion

All are welcome to come share food/tea and explore ways to apply the Dharma in our daily lives.

For more information please contact Tuere by email.