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 kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity and explore practices for developing these qualities in our daily lives. This daylong retreat is part of a 10 …
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, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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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 …
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, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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 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 …
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, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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 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 …
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, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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 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 …
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, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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.
