Every January, as a sangha, we chant the precepts and the Three Jewels—The Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. This year, during our ceremony on January 9, 2023, we’ll give …
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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 …
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Description The 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, …
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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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 click on …
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 …
Description This is a 2 day Online retreat, Saturday February 18 - Sunday February 19. During this retreat, you will be nourished by the Dharma with the immeasurable wisdom, compassion, …
Description The 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, …
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, …
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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 …
Weekly Meditation & Dharma – Teaching the Threes (In-Person & 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 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.
