Seattle Insight Meditation Society is a welcoming community devoted to offering the Buddha's teachings on wisdom and compassion to all those who seek them. SIMS encourages an ongoing investigation of our lives for the liberation of all beings and the stewardship of the planet.

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Slightly Seasoned Meditator? Class Continues the Exploration

Rosie Schwartz leads practitioners in exploration of dharma and meditation. Starts Thursday March 11, for those who completed the SIMS beginning meditation class in recent years. learn more

Join Rodney and Heather Martin for June Retreat at Cloud Mountain

The way of meditation is the way of the heart. This 7-day residential retreat June 11-18 at Cloud Mountain retreat center focuses on the path of the heart and develops our capacity for patience, acceptance, and compassion. learn more

North Seattle Beginning Meditation Class

A new class for beginning meditators starts March 8 in Edmonds. learn more

Introductory Meditation Class With Rodney Starts March 29

Beginning Monday, March 29, SIMS guiding teacher Rodney Smith leads an introductory meditation class at Nalanda West from 7 to 9 pm. The six-week class includes a daylong retreat at Bastyr on May 8. learn more