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 »
Description The Ten Paramis (generosity, virtue, renunciation, discernment, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, kindness and equanimity) are beautiful qualities associated with an awakened mind. Through guided meditations, dharma talks and small group discussions we will investigate each of these qualities and consider ways in which we can encourage their development in our own lives. This daylong …
The Three Characteristics are the three aspects that pervade all of conditioned phenomena: anicca, dukkha, and anatta -or impermanence, suffering, and not-self. When we begin to see these attributes in all of experience, wisdom arises that enables us to let go of clinging. Special Note: This event will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event …
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 of phenomena, leading to clear seeing and full awakening. In the satipatthana sutta this is described as the direct path to liberation. Special Note: This …
Buddhist Essentials – Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Online only) Read More »
Gaining insight into obstacles on the path can turn them into possibilities. During this evening we’ll explore the Five Hindrances (desire, ill will, sloth and torpor, restlessness, and doubt), and the Three Poisons (greed, hatred and delusion). We’ll learn how these barriers to freedom arise in our lives, and how through our mindfulness practice we …
Buddhist Essentials – The Hindrances & Greed, Hatred, and Delusion (Online only) Read More »
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 choose to come In-Person, please be aware …
Weekly Meditation & Dharma – The Oxherding Pictures (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.
