The Five Aggregates (form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness) show how we create an illusory sense of self moment by moment. By examining them we can come to understand …
Buddhist Essentials – The Five Aggregates (Online only) Read More »
How do we cultivate energies that encourage our capacity for caring and compassion toward ourselves and others? In this class we will explore the heart practices called the brahma viharas …
Buddhist Essentials – The Brahma Viharas and Heart Practices (Online only) Read More »
Description How do we cultivate energies that encourage our capacity for caring and compassion toward ourselves and others? In this daylong retreat we will consider the brahma viharas of loving …
Description This introductory meditation class meets for 6 weeks, January 4 – February 8 from 7-9PM, PST. Beginners are welcome. This class will be hybrid, thus Online and In-Person. Class …
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Description This introductory meditation class meets for 6 weeks, January 4 – February 8 from 7-9PM, PST. Beginners are welcome. This class will be hybrid, thus Online and In-Person. Class …
Introduction to Insight Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online) Read More »
We invite you to join SIMS Local Dharma Leader Steve Wilhelm, and members of the graduating Introduction to Insight Meditation Class series, in a day of sitting and walking meditation …
Teaching the Threes This year's (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. Jan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) Apr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dissatisfaction, …
Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online) Read More »
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check …
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check …
Teaching the Threes This year's (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. Jan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) Apr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dissatisfaction, …
Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online) Read More »
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
4001 9th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 659-5546
The Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS) is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of longtime practitioners. The mission of SIMS is to offer the Buddha’s teachings on insight and awareness to all those who seek them and to support a spiritual community centered in the Pacific Northwest.
SIMS relies on donations (dana) to continue to provide a place to practice with sangha. The teachings are provided freely to all who seek them and our teachers rely on dana for their livelihood. Thank you for your generosity.
