Description This special evening is a time to remember sangha members, loved ones and friends who have passed. This annual event is held around Memorial Day and includes silent meditation, …
We invite you to join SIMS co-guiding teacher Tim Geil and members of the graduating Introductory Meditation Class in a day of sitting and walking meditation in the Vipassana tradition …
This class will examine Buddha’s teaching on the five spiritual faculties (or indriyas) of faith, effort, mindfulness, concentration and discernment. The development and balancing of these five faculties provide the …
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Description After taking an Introduction to Meditation Class, there are lots of questions that arise when you start to establish a regular practice. Maybe you just want to know how …
Ven. Nisabho Bhikkhu will teach at Eastside Insight Meditation at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7. This sit will be solely online. The Zoom link is: https://tinyurl.com/Eastside-Insight-9-1-2021 The title of his …
The Oxherding Pictures This year we’ll be reflecting on our Vipassana practice using the 10 Oxherding Pictures from the Zen tradition. Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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 …
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To help people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically …
Description After taking an Introduction to Meditation Class, there are lots of questions that arise when you start to establish a regular practice. Maybe you just want to know how …
In this evening’s class, we will explore the four foundations of mindfulness - the body, feeling tones, mental states, and dhammas. Mindful examination of these foundations reveals the true nature …
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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 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
