Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software. The Paramis or The Ten Perfections The Paramis are the ten states of mind, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are […]
Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid – In-Person & Online. You are invited to come In-Person or everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. If you are attending in-person and arriving […]
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 the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will […]
Description The Climate Action Group at SIMS was started in May of 2018 by a few sangha members concerned about the climate crisis. We are interested in working within our sangha and from the ground of our Dhamma practice to learn, understand, connect, and with wise intention and view, take appropriate actions. We meet monthly […]
This introductory meditation class meets weekly for 6 weeks, April 9-May 14 from 7-9PM, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting, both In-Person and Online simultaneously. When you register, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Class registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class, May 18th. […]
To help ensure this group's meetings are safe spaces, please send an email with the subject: "request for Under 40 Zoom link". Led by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators Under 40 is an ongoing practice group specifically for people in their 20’s and 30’s. The 2nd Wednesdays of the month (meets both ONLINE and IN-PERSON at […]
The Thursday Night Sangha (formerly Capitol Hill Meditation Group) is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk […]
Now that the weather is getting nicer again, our Climate Action Group is planning another Meditation Walk in the ancient magical forest at Seward Park on April 13th, Saturday from 1-3 p.m. We will meet again in the meadow adjacent to Shelter #3 across the road from the trailhead. (There is a bathroom available.) We’ll […]
Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software. The Paramis or The Ten Perfections The Paramis are the ten states of mind, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are […]
Notice: Retreat Full, accepting waitlist. If you are still interested in attending, please write to BIMs Retreats at this address: bimsretreats@gmail.com and they will let you know if an opening occurs! Dates: April 14 – April 20, 2024 - 6 night, 7 day retreat at Samish Island, Washington Registration: This retreat is being sponsored by […]
Announcing SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Q'alyanamitta We are just getting this group started! Please fill out this form and you will receive an email introducing the topic of the month with resources we can talk about close to the event time. Description The SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit +) Q'alyanamitta meets online […]
Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid – In-Person & Online. You are invited to come In-Person or everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. If you are attending in-person and arriving […]
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 generosity (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!
