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SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Ajahn Jayasāro (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us for a Dhamma talk followed by questions & answers with Ajahn Jayasāro at University Friends Meeting\, on Friday evening\, May 3rd\, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The event\, co-hosted by Seattle Insight Meditation Society and Clear Mountain Monastery represents a growing friendship.  Welcome! \nIf you are coming in person to UFM in Seattle\, please use the RSVP form above. This is important to help us with room capacity. \nIf you are joining online\, you do NOT need to RSVP\, please. On Friday night\, May 3rd\, the link for this event will be displayed at the top of the page HERE. \nAbout Ajahn Jayasaro\nAjahn Jayasaro (Shaun Michael Chiverton) was born in England in 1958 and took full ordination under Ajahn Chah in Thailand in 1980. After his initial five-year monastic training\, Ajahn Jayasaro went on extended solitary retreat before taking on teaching and administrative duties at Wat Pah Nanachat\, the monastery dedicated to the Western disciples of Ajahn Chah. Over the next several years he alternated between periods of retreat and service to his monastic lineage\, and was entrusted by his elders with writing the official biography of his teacher\, Ajahn Chah\, and serving as abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat. \nSince early 2003 Ajahn Jayasaro has been living in a hermitage at the foot of Khao Yai Mountain National Park\, giving regular teachings\, promoting the integration of Buddhist developmental principles into the Thai education system\, and serving as the spiritual director of several Buddhist schools and non-profit projects in Thailand. He is the author of “Stillness Flowing: The Life and Teachings of Ajahn Chah” among other books. You may find out more at https://www.jayasaro.panyaprateep.org/en/home. \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration & Donation\nRSVP required for in-person attendance.  Please see above. \nIn the spirit of Dhamma\, all teachings are offered completely free of charge\, though those inspired may give in-person or online to SIMS or Friends of Clear Mountain.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/dhamma-talk-and-qa-with-ajahn-jayasaro-in-person-online/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Anam Thubten - In Person (and online)
DESCRIPTION:This program will be hosted both in-person and online (hybrid). You are currently on the registration page to join Anam Thubten in-person at our location in the University District.  \nClick here if you prefer to attend online.  No registration is necessary for online attendance. \nIn-person space is limited. Please only register below for in person with a strong intention to attend the live event.  Thank you. \nSame-day and walk-in registrations MAY not be available\, if capacity is reached before the event. \n All times are PT. \nDescription\nThere are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention\, open awareness\, and lovingkindness. By practicing these\, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind\, bringing about joy\, peace\, and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions.  \nDana\nIn-person: Dana can be given at the talk in cash or as a check made out to Dharmata Foundation (not Anam Thubten) with a notation on the check that says “teacher dana.” \nOnline:  dharmata.org \, select “Giving” in the menu\, and then select Teacher Dana in the next menu. The person can then offer dana using PayPal or with a credit card. \nBio\nAnam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation\, teaching widely in the U.S. and occasionally abroad. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the author of The Magic of Awareness and No Self\, No Problem. Through his personal experience on the spiritual path\, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings of the Buddhist tradition and invites everyone to participate. For more information on his teachings\, please see www.dharmata.org. \nUpcoming Events for Anam Thubten\nAnam Thubten will be offering a daylong in Olympia on May 4th: \nLocation: Social Hall of The United Churches\n110 11th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA 98516 \nSchedule: May 3\, 6:45pm-9 pm; May 4\, 9:15 am- 4:00 pm \nCost: The May 3 public talk is by donation; the one-day retreat on May 4 is $75 + sales tax and booking fee. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact registration for financial questions. To register\, contact: Dan; compassion4836@gmail.com
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/an-evening-talk-with-anam-thubten-in-person/
LOCATION:University Friends Meeting House\, 4001 9th Ave. NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Anam Thubten - Online
DESCRIPTION:This is the page to join Anam Thubten online\, via Zoom. There is no need to register for Online attendance.  \nTo join on the day of the event\, click here – the link will be available about a half hour before the event begins. \nRegister here if you prefer to attend in person.  \nDescription\nThere are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention\, open awareness\, and lovingkindness. By practicing these\, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind\, bringing about joy\, peace\, and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions. \nDana\nDana can be given at the talk in cash or as a check made out to Dharmata Foundation (not Anam Thubten) with a notation on the check that says “teacher dana.” \nOnline:  dharmata.org \, select “Giving” in the menu\, and then select Teacher Dana in the next menu. The person can then offer dana using PayPal or with a credit card. \nBio\nAnam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation\, teaching widely in the U.S. and occasionally abroad. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the author of The Magic of Awareness and No Self\, No Problem. Through his personal experience on the spiritual path\, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings of the Buddhist tradition and invites everyone to participate. For more information on his teachings\, please see www.dharmata.org. \nUpcoming Events for Anam Thubten\nAnam Thubten will be offering a daylong in Olympia on May 4th: \nLocation: Social Hall of The United Churches\n110 11th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA 98516 \nSchedule: May 3\, 6:45pm-9 pm; May 4\, 9:15 am- 4:00 pm \nCost: The May 3 public talk is by donation; the one-day retreat on May 4 is $75 + sales tax and booking fee. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact registration for financial questions. To register\, contact: Dan; compassion4836@gmail.com
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/an-evening-with-anam-thubten-online/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eastside Insight Meditation Group (Online/In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Eastside Insight Meditation sits on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. To ask for a zoom link please send a message to Steve Wilhelm and he will send it to you! \nLed by Steve Wilhelm\, we meditate together and explore the teachings of the Buddha\, based on the suttas and the Dharma of wise Theravada teachers. The group is warm and supportive\, with an emphasis on communication. \nThe Eastside Insight Meditation group now operates on a hybrid model\, so people can attend live via Zoom or in person. The in-person portion is in the chapel at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church in 308 4th Ave S.\, Kirkland.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/eastside-insight-meditation-group/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary (Hybrid)\, 308 4th Avenue South\, Kirkland\, WA\, 98033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2024) teaching theme will be The Paramis or The Ten Perfections \nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on The Paramis. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/thursday-night-sangha/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T190000
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen you register\, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. \nClass registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class\, May 18th. Please see dates to be aware of below. \nAbout Insight Meditation\nInsight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness\, negativity\, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process\, one begins to accept pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness\, grounded in the present moment\, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion. \nIt is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions\, talks about the philosophy of the practice\, homework assignments\, and time for discussion and questions. \nDates to Be Aware Of\nYour registration includes attendance at a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024. \nPlease note that registrations are accepted up through the second class on April 16th. After that\, registration is closed. SIMS registration volunteers are available until the event’s start time. \nIf you have a question about this class series or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration and Donation\nThe suggested event donation is $90 for the six-week series including the Day of Mindfulness\, with options for $120 as a benefactor and $60 for a supported donation. Following our tradition\, none of this donation will go to the teacher. Please consider offering teacher dana at the event to support their livelihood. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving). No one is turned away for inability to offer a donation. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. \nPlease register below. Since this is a series where each class builds on the previous ones\, registration is closed after the second class. A zoom link will be sent to all those who have registered. \nIf you choose to donate at time of event and this is an online class\, please go to our Donate Page. Instructions for mailing in a check are included there as well.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/introductory-meditation-class/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:University Friends Meeting House & Zoom\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Introductory Meditation
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial Note: Until further notice\, most events at SIMS are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T190000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation & Dharma-The Paramis (Online and In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting\nMonday 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. \nIf you are attending in-person and arriving late\, please be aware that for safety purposes the entry doors will be closed and locked for the evening at 7:15 P.M. \nThe Paramis (The Ten Perfections)\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nParamis Overview:\n1/15 Tim Geil\n1/22 Tuere Sala\n1/29 Tuere Sala \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance.\n2/5 Tuere Sala\n2/12 Tim Geil\n2/19 Tuere Sala\n2/26 Tim Geil \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\n3/4 Keri Pederson\n3/11 Keri Pederson\n3/18 Tim Geil\n3/25 Tim Geil \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments.\n4/1 Keri Pederson\n4/8 Tim Geil\n4/15 Steve Wilhelm\n4/22 Tuere Sala\n4/29 Keri Pederson \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience.\n5/6 Tim Geil\n5/13 Keri Pederson\n5/20 Keri Pederson\n5/27 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony Tim Geil \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development.\n6/3 Tim Geil\n6/10 Keri Pederson\n6/17 Keri Pederson\n6/24 Keri Pederson \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience.\n7/1 Tuere Sala\n7/8 Keri Pederson\n7/15 Tim Geil\n7/22 Tuere Sala\n7/29 Lyndal Johnson \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions.\n8/5 Tuere Sala\n8/12 Tim Geil\n8/19 Tim Geil\n8/26 Tim Geil \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice.\n9/2 Keri Pederson\n9/9 Keri Pederson\n9/16 Forgiveness Ceremony Tuere\, Tim & Keri\n9/23 Tuere Sala\n9/30 Tim Geil \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings.\n10/7 Tim Geil\n10/14 Tim Geil\n10/21 Tim Geil\n10/28 Tim Geil \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments.\n11/4 Tim Geil\n11/11 Keri Pederson\n11/18 Tim Geil\n11/25 Tim Geil \nParamis Review:\n12/2 Tim Geil\n12/9 Tim Geil\n12/16 Tim Geil\n12/23 Tim Geil\n12/30 Tim Geil \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or In-Person on Monday nights. \nThe Monday evening ongoing class at SIMS starts with a meditation and is followed by a dharma talk. The evening is open to anyone who has had introductory meditation instruction from a qualified instructor. Dharma talks are often presented in series. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/monday-night-weekly-meditation-dharma-2/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-04-28/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T183000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2024) teaching theme will be The Paramis or The Ten Perfections \nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on The Paramis. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/thursday-night-sangha/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T203000
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SUMMARY:Under 40 Practice Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Special Note: Until further notice\, most SIMS events are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. To help ensure this group’s meetings are safe spaces\, please send an email with the subject: “request for Under 40 Zoom link”. \nLed by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators \nUnder 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 UFM) are led by Keri Pederson\, and the 4th Wednesdays (ONLINE ONLY) are peer-led by rotating facilitators.  The group starts with a 30 minute sitting meditation\, with instruction offered on the 2nd Wednesdays.  An introduction to insight (vipassana) meditation\, or mindfulness meditation\, is helpful but not required. \nQuestions? \nRegistration & Donation \nNo registration is required. Please consider the following suggested event donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. \nThe suggested donation is $5.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/under-40-practice-group-online/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231012T031311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T164150Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen you register\, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. \nClass registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class\, May 18th. Please see dates to be aware of below. \nAbout Insight Meditation\nInsight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness\, negativity\, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process\, one begins to accept pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness\, grounded in the present moment\, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion. \nIt is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions\, talks about the philosophy of the practice\, homework assignments\, and time for discussion and questions. \nDates to Be Aware Of\nYour registration includes attendance at a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024. \nPlease note that registrations are accepted up through the second class on April 16th. After that\, registration is closed. SIMS registration volunteers are available until the event’s start time. \nIf you have a question about this class series or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration and Donation\nThe suggested event donation is $90 for the six-week series including the Day of Mindfulness\, with options for $120 as a benefactor and $60 for a supported donation. Following our tradition\, none of this donation will go to the teacher. Please consider offering teacher dana at the event to support their livelihood. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving). No one is turned away for inability to offer a donation. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. \nPlease register below. Since this is a series where each class builds on the previous ones\, registration is closed after the second class. A zoom link will be sent to all those who have registered. \nIf you choose to donate at time of event and this is an online class\, please go to our Donate Page. Instructions for mailing in a check are included there as well.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/introductory-meditation-class/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:University Friends Meeting House & Zoom\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Introductory Meditation
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GEO:47.6561817;-122.3190306
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T094000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201203T233234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T233234Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial Note: Until further notice\, most events at SIMS are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231130T075133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190054Z
UID:50373-1713812400-1713819600@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation & Dharma-The Paramis (Online and In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting\nMonday 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. \nIf you are attending in-person and arriving late\, please be aware that for safety purposes the entry doors will be closed and locked for the evening at 7:15 P.M. \nThe Paramis (The Ten Perfections)\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nParamis Overview:\n1/15 Tim Geil\n1/22 Tuere Sala\n1/29 Tuere Sala \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance.\n2/5 Tuere Sala\n2/12 Tim Geil\n2/19 Tuere Sala\n2/26 Tim Geil \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\n3/4 Keri Pederson\n3/11 Keri Pederson\n3/18 Tim Geil\n3/25 Tim Geil \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments.\n4/1 Keri Pederson\n4/8 Tim Geil\n4/15 Steve Wilhelm\n4/22 Tuere Sala\n4/29 Keri Pederson \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience.\n5/6 Tim Geil\n5/13 Keri Pederson\n5/20 Keri Pederson\n5/27 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony Tim Geil \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development.\n6/3 Tim Geil\n6/10 Keri Pederson\n6/17 Keri Pederson\n6/24 Keri Pederson \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience.\n7/1 Tuere Sala\n7/8 Keri Pederson\n7/15 Tim Geil\n7/22 Tuere Sala\n7/29 Lyndal Johnson \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions.\n8/5 Tuere Sala\n8/12 Tim Geil\n8/19 Tim Geil\n8/26 Tim Geil \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice.\n9/2 Keri Pederson\n9/9 Keri Pederson\n9/16 Forgiveness Ceremony Tuere\, Tim & Keri\n9/23 Tuere Sala\n9/30 Tim Geil \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings.\n10/7 Tim Geil\n10/14 Tim Geil\n10/21 Tim Geil\n10/28 Tim Geil \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments.\n11/4 Tim Geil\n11/11 Keri Pederson\n11/18 Tim Geil\n11/25 Tim Geil \nParamis Review:\n12/2 Tim Geil\n12/9 Tim Geil\n12/16 Tim Geil\n12/23 Tim Geil\n12/30 Tim Geil \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or In-Person on Monday nights. \nThe Monday evening ongoing class at SIMS starts with a meditation and is followed by a dharma talk. The evening is open to anyone who has had introductory meditation instruction from a qualified instructor. Dharma talks are often presented in series. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/monday-night-weekly-meditation-dharma-2/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T171500
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20221201T193416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204234Z
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SUMMARY:SIMS BIPOC Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe SIMS BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color) Sangha meets online the third Sunday of the month at 4 PM PT. Our intention is to be a refuge\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as BIPOC. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact bipocsangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-bipoc-sangha-online-2/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T100000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201218T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T031334Z
UID:50281-1713693600-1713693600@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201208T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T190409Z
UID:45499-1713466800-1713474000@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Eastside Insight Meditation Group (Online/In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Eastside Insight Meditation sits on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. To ask for a zoom link please send a message to Steve Wilhelm and he will send it to you! \nLed by Steve Wilhelm\, we meditate together and explore the teachings of the Buddha\, based on the suttas and the Dharma of wise Theravada teachers. The group is warm and supportive\, with an emphasis on communication. \nThe Eastside Insight Meditation group now operates on a hybrid model\, so people can attend live via Zoom or in person. The in-person portion is in the chapel at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church in 308 4th Ave S.\, Kirkland.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/eastside-insight-meditation-group/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary (Hybrid)\, 308 4th Avenue South\, Kirkland\, WA\, 98033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201218T220313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T183713Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2024) teaching theme will be The Paramis or The Ten Perfections \nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on The Paramis. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/thursday-night-sangha/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tuere Sala%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tuere@tueresala.org
GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231012T032135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T032135Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:This introductory meditation class meets for 6 weeks\, April 9th-May 14th 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. \nClass registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class\, May 18th. Please see dates to be aware of below. \nAbout Insight Meditation\nInsight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness\, negativity\, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process\, one begins to accept pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness\, grounded in the present moment\, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion. \nIt is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions\, talks about the philosophy of the practice\, homework assignments\, and time for discussion and questions. \nDates to Be Aware Of\nYour registration includes attendance at a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024. \nPlease note that registrations are being accepted up through the second class on April 6th. SIMS registration volunteers are available until the event’s start time. Registration closes at the start of the event. \nIf you have a question about this class series or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration and Donation\nThe suggested event donation is $90 for the six-week series including the Day of Mindfulness\, with options for $120 as a benefactor and $60 for a supported donation. Following our tradition\, none of this donation will go to the teacher. Please consider offering teacher dana at the event to support their livelihood. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving). No one is turned away for inability to offer a donation. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. \nPlease register below. Since this is a series where each class builds on the previous ones\, registration is closed after the second class. A zoom link will be sent to all those who have registered. \nIf you choose to donate at time of event and this is an online class\, please go to our Donate Page. Instructions for mailing in a check are included there as well.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/introductory-meditation-class-series-in-person-online-5/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Introductory Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Geil%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tim.geil@seattleinsight.org
GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T094000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201203T233234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T233234Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial Note: Until further notice\, most events at SIMS are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190054Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation & Dharma-The Paramis (Online and In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting\nMonday 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. \nIf you are attending in-person and arriving late\, please be aware that for safety purposes the entry doors will be closed and locked for the evening at 7:15 P.M. \nThe Paramis (The Ten Perfections)\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nParamis Overview:\n1/15 Tim Geil\n1/22 Tuere Sala\n1/29 Tuere Sala \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance.\n2/5 Tuere Sala\n2/12 Tim Geil\n2/19 Tuere Sala\n2/26 Tim Geil \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\n3/4 Keri Pederson\n3/11 Keri Pederson\n3/18 Tim Geil\n3/25 Tim Geil \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments.\n4/1 Keri Pederson\n4/8 Tim Geil\n4/15 Steve Wilhelm\n4/22 Tuere Sala\n4/29 Keri Pederson \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience.\n5/6 Tim Geil\n5/13 Keri Pederson\n5/20 Keri Pederson\n5/27 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony Tim Geil \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development.\n6/3 Tim Geil\n6/10 Keri Pederson\n6/17 Keri Pederson\n6/24 Keri Pederson \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience.\n7/1 Tuere Sala\n7/8 Keri Pederson\n7/15 Tim Geil\n7/22 Tuere Sala\n7/29 Lyndal Johnson \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions.\n8/5 Tuere Sala\n8/12 Tim Geil\n8/19 Tim Geil\n8/26 Tim Geil \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice.\n9/2 Keri Pederson\n9/9 Keri Pederson\n9/16 Forgiveness Ceremony Tuere\, Tim & Keri\n9/23 Tuere Sala\n9/30 Tim Geil \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings.\n10/7 Tim Geil\n10/14 Tim Geil\n10/21 Tim Geil\n10/28 Tim Geil \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments.\n11/4 Tim Geil\n11/11 Keri Pederson\n11/18 Tim Geil\n11/25 Tim Geil \nParamis Review:\n12/2 Tim Geil\n12/9 Tim Geil\n12/16 Tim Geil\n12/23 Tim Geil\n12/30 Tim Geil \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or In-Person on Monday nights. \nThe Monday evening ongoing class at SIMS starts with a meditation and is followed by a dharma talk. The evening is open to anyone who has had introductory meditation instruction from a qualified instructor. Dharma talks are often presented in series. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/monday-night-weekly-meditation-dharma-2/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T180000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20240121T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T160226Z
UID:51908-1713114000-1713117600@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Q’alyanamitta (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Announcing SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Q’alyanamitta\nWe 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. \nDescription\nThe SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Asexual\, Two-Spirit +) Q’alyanamitta meets online the second Sunday of the month at 5 PM PT. Our intention is to be a refuge\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQIA+. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact queersangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. The suggested event donation is $5. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-lgbtqia2s-sangha-online/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T200000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20240201T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T164053Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil & Tuere Sala
DESCRIPTION:Notice: Retreat Full\, accepting waitlist.  \nIf 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! \nDates: April 14 – April 20\, 2024 – 6 night\, 7 day retreat at Samish Island\, Washington \nRegistration: This retreat is being sponsored by Bellingham Insight Meditation Society. In order to register\, you must download the registration materials using the link below\, fill out the registration form\, and mail it to BIMS. Please Note: SIMS is not handling the registration for this retreat. \nDownload Registration Materials Here \nCultivating Insight\nInsight meditation (vipassana in Pali\, the language of the original Buddhist teachings) is the simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment mindfulness. Through careful and sustained observation\, we experience for ourselves the ever-changing flow of the mind/body process. This awareness leads us to accept more fully the pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, sadness and happiness that life inevitably brings. \nAs insight deepens\, we develop greater equanimity and peace in the face of change\, and wisdom and compassion increasingly become the guiding principles of our lives. \nThis retreat emphasizes quieting the mind\, opening the heart\, and developing clarity and depth of practice. Traditional instructions will be combined with a spirit of lovingkindness\, silent sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and meetings with the teachers. This retreat is for experienced as well as newer students. This retreat will be held in Noble Silence except for teacher-led practice meetings. \nRetreat Description: This residential retreat will be held at a rural retreat center south of Bellingham. The retreat location is on the water and has extensive grounds for walking. All registrants will have a cabin to themselves. There will be three simple vegetarian meals a day. \nCost of Retreat: The cost of this retreat is $545.00 (U.S. funds only). The fees charged are used to pay Camp Samish costs for room and board. Any additional money is used for ongoing BIMS programs & expenses\, including scholarships. Please fill out the registration form and send with your check to the Registrar. PayPal may also be used for payments (see below). \nTeachings are offered freely. There will be opportunities to give dana to the teachers at the retreat. Dana may also be given using these links for both Tim and Tuere: PayPal or Venmo (@tim-geil) \nScholarships: If you require a scholarship\, we are happy to help. A limited number of scholarships are available; requests are honored in the order in which they are received. \nNO SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE GRANTED WITHOUT CONTACTING THE REGISTRAR FIRST BY EMAIL.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/meditation-retreat-with-tim-geil-tuere-sala/
LOCATION:Samish Island Retreat Center\, 11292 Blue Heron Rd.\, Bow\, WA\, 98232\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Events,retreat or daylong
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GEO:48.5752881;-122.5053094
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T100000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20201218T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T031333Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20240320T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T164017Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Walk at Seward Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet again in the meadow adjacent to Shelter #3 across the road from the trailhead. (There is a bathroom available.) We’ll have an initial circle\, offer a land acknowledgment\, followed by suggestions of intentions or ideas for contemplation as we walk through the forest. \nWe’ll walk silently in a loop for about 45 minutes\, returning to the starting place. After a blessing to close the walk\, we can break into smaller groups to share our reflections. Please bring snacks to share if you wish. We’ll come back into the full circle to share group reflections\, ending with a dedication of merit. Please join us for a precious time of deep connection with the natural world. \nThere is ample parking available\, but please carpool or take public transit\, if possible. Metro Bus 50 stops a block from the park entrance. We can arrange to pick up a limited number of people at the Columbia City light rail station. If you want to be picked up from the light rail station\, contact Iris at antwomaniris@gmail.com.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/meditation-walk-at-seward-park-2/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, Seattle\, WA\, Seward Park\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action Group":MAILTO:ken@seattleinsight.org
GEO:47.55215;-122.25552
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231012T031311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T164149Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen you register\, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. \nClass registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class\, May 18th. Please see dates to be aware of below. \nAbout Insight Meditation\nInsight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness\, negativity\, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process\, one begins to accept pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness\, grounded in the present moment\, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion. \nIt is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions\, talks about the philosophy of the practice\, homework assignments\, and time for discussion and questions. \nDates to Be Aware Of\nYour registration includes attendance at a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024. \nPlease note that registrations are accepted up through the second class on April 16th. After that\, registration is closed. SIMS registration volunteers are available until the event’s start time. \nIf you have a question about this class series or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration and Donation\nThe suggested event donation is $90 for the six-week series including the Day of Mindfulness\, with options for $120 as a benefactor and $60 for a supported donation. Following our tradition\, none of this donation will go to the teacher. Please consider offering teacher dana at the event to support their livelihood. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving). No one is turned away for inability to offer a donation. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. \nPlease register below. Since this is a series where each class builds on the previous ones\, registration is closed after the second class. A zoom link will be sent to all those who have registered. \nIf you choose to donate at time of event and this is an online class\, please go to our Donate Page. Instructions for mailing in a check are included there as well.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/introductory-meditation-class/2024-04-09/
LOCATION:University Friends Meeting House & Zoom\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Introductory Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Geil%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tim.geil@seattleinsight.org
GEO:47.6561817;-122.3190306
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T163000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231011T053525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T175339Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join SIMS co-guiding teacher Tim Geil\, local dharma leader Steve Wilhelm\, and members of the graduating East Side and SIMS Introductory Meditation Classes at University Friends Meeting House (UFM) in a day of sitting and walking meditation in the Vipassana tradition on Saturday\, February 24\, from 9 am to 4:30 pm PDT. This event\, to which all interested meditation practitioners are welcome\, will meet in a hybrid setting\, both In-Person and Online simultaneously.  Zoom log in information and more detailed information about how the Day of Mindfulness will unfold will be emailed to registrants by the day before the event. \nWhen you register\, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. \nIf you have a question about this event or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org. \nRegistration and Donation\nWe are requesting registration for this Day of Mindfulness. SIMS registration volunteers are available until an event’s start time. Registration closes at the start of the event. Please see the registration form below. \nThe suggested event donation is $30 plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. (Select the “donate at the event” option to choose a different donation amount or to donate by check rather than credit card – please see the SIMS website donation link for details.) \nPlease note: If you are in the current Introductory Meditation Class Series\, your class registration includes the Day of Mindfulness\, so no additional donation is suggested. As noted above\, Zoom log in information and more detailed information about how the Day of Mindfulness will unfold will be emailed to registrants by the day before the Day of Mindfulness. Please feel free to contact the registrar at registrar@seattleinsight.org if you have any questions or do not receive the Zoom log in information by the Friday before this Saturday event. \nThank you for your interest in this Day of Mindfulness. SIMS is so pleased to offer this event and we hope you will be able to join us. \n 
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-in-person-online-022424/
LOCATION:Online and in Person at UFM\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introductory Meditation,retreat or daylong
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GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T163000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T042628Z
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SUMMARY:All About Boundaries with Rodney Smith (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this nonresidential online weekend retreat\, we will explore how and why we conceptually impose internal and external boundaries upon a world that is naturally boundary free. Each time we draw a line of demarcation internally (my body\, my mind\, my persona) or externally (others\, the external world\, nature) we establish a narrowing definition of ourselves while increasing our psychic distance from others. We believe we gain control by establishing boundaries but are usually unaware of how it restrains and limits our freedom. \nJoin Rodney on this two-day exploration of boundaries\, which will also explore the sanity of setting healthy personal boundaries and establishing principled ethical limits. The weekend will include dharma talks\, silent and guided meditations\, Q & A sessions\, and Qigong with Ellen. \nAbout Rodney Smith\nRodney Smith is a retired Insight Meditation Society (IMS) guiding teacher and retired founding and guiding teacher of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS). A former Buddhist monk and hospice director\, he has taught meditation for over 35 years and is the author of Lessons from the Dying; Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of No-Self; Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart; and Touching the Infinite: A New Perspective on the Buddha’s Four Foundation of Mindfulness. He teaches more sparingly now and spends much of his day in quiet. \nQuestions\nFor questions about the retreat\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration for this Retreat is required. The suggested event donations are listed below\, plus teacher dana. Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving. Dana for SIMS can be offered on our website on the Donate page. \nTo offer Dana to Rodney\, please use the this link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SIMSFounder. A check may also be sent to SIMs.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/all-about-boundaries-with-rodney-smith-online/2024-02-17/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Teachers,retreat or daylong,Teacher Led
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
CREATED:20231211T053838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T020749Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat on Buddhist Meditation and Quaker Worship (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on a half-day in-person retreat to explore both Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS) and University Friends Meeting (UFM) practices in order to learn more about the other community and maybe make new acquaintances or spark interest in a new practice. \nThe half day is an opportunity for the University Friends members to understand the Insight practice and vice versa.  The morning will basically start with the Quaker followed by 1.5 hours of Insight practice and ending with a Quaker practice.  The insight practice will be led by Tuere Sala.\n\n\nThere will be a potluck afterwards.  Feel free to bring whatever you’d like to share.\n\nRegistration & Donation\nNo registration is needed and there is no charge for this event.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/retreat-on-buddhist-meditation-and-quaker-worship-in-person-only/
LOCATION:University Friends Meeting House\, 4001 9th Ave. NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:retreat or daylong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175842
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SUMMARY:Eastside Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:This introductory meditation class meets weekly for 6 weeks\, January 17-February 21 from 7-9PM\, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting\, both In-Person and Online simultaneously. \nWhen you register\, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. \nClass registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class\, February 24th. Please see dates to be aware of below. \nAbout Insight Meditation\nInsight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness\, negativity\, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process\, one begins to accept pleasure and pain\, fear and joy\, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness\, grounded in the present moment\, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion. \nIt is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions\, talks about the philosophy of the practice\, homework assignments\, and time for discussion and questions. \nDates to Be Aware Of\nYour registration includes attendance at a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday\, February 24\, 2024. \nPlease note that registrations are being accepted up through the second class on January 24thw. SIMS registration volunteers are available until the event’s start time. Registration closes at the start of the event. \nIf you have a question about this class series or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration and Donation\nThe suggested event donation is $90 for the six-week series including the Day of Mindfulness\, with options for $120 as a benefactor and $60 for a supported donation. Following our tradition\, none of this donation will go to the teacher. Please consider offering teacher dana at the event to support their livelihood. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving). No one is turned away for inability to offer a donation. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. \nPlease register below. Since this is a series where each class builds on the previous ones\, registration is closed after the second class. A zoom link will be sent to all those who have registered. \nIf you choose to donate at time of event and this is an online class\, please go to our Donate Page. Instructions for mailing in a check are included there as well.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/eastside-introductory-meditation-class-series-in-person-online/
LOCATION:Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church Chapel (Hybrid)\, 315 3rd Ave S.\, Kirkland\, WA\, 98033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Introductory Meditation
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