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Sooz Appel

Sooz Appel was introduced to Vipassana meditation in 1983 at a death and dying retreat with Stephen Levine. Later that year, she and two friends established Shanti Seattle, which offered emotional support to people who were dying. She joined SIMS when it formed and served on the Board and as President from 2001-2003. Over the years, Sooz has filled nearly every volunteer position in SIMS and continues to give of her time and energy to the sangha. In addition to issues of death and dying, Sooz has offered mindfulness opportunities (classes and retreats) to teenagers through both the Seattle Teen Mindfulness Circle and Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme).

 

Sooz is semi-retired having spent 25 years running a recycling company with her life partner. She now helps to manage their commercial property with its dozen small business tenants.

 

If you would like to schedule a an individual practice meeting with Sooz, click here to send a request via e-mail. To learn more about practice meetings, please visit our Individual Practice Meeting page for more information.

 

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Buddhist Essentials – The Brahma Viharas and Heart Practices (Online only)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

How do we cultivate energies that encourage our capacity for caring and compassion toward ourselves and others? In this class we will explore the heart practices called the brahma viharas - loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. We will also consider other qualities of the heart including generosity and forgiveness. Special Note: This event …

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Local Dharma Leaders - Sunday Sit at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
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Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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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Thursday morning drop-in sit with Local Dharma Leaders at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
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Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 …

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Local Dharma Leaders - Sunday Sit at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
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Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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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Thursday morning drop-in sit with Local Dharma Leaders at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 …

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Local Dharma Leaders - Sunday Sit at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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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Thursday morning drop-in sit with Local Dharma Leaders at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 …

Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation Read More »

Local Dharma Leaders - Sunday Sit at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 »

Thursday morning drop-in sit with Local Dharma Leaders at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 …

Weekly Thursday Guided Meditation Read More »

Local Dharma Leaders - Sunday Sit at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Recurring

Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)

Online 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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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