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Tim Geil, Guiding Teacher

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Tim Geil, Guiding Teacher, Seattle Insight Meditation Society
tim.geil@seattleinsight.org

Tim Geil began practicing Insight Meditation in 1996 and has taught meditation since 2006 under the guidance of Rodney Smith. In 2016, Tim completed the four-year Residential Retreat Teacher Training through Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and Insight Retreat Center. The core teachers of this intensive program were Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, Carol Wilson, Gil Fronsdal, Guy Armstrong, Andrea Fella, Trudy Goodman, and Phillip Moffitt.

Tim emphasizes three expressions of the Dharma: investigation, non-resistance, and compassion. Our daily lives prove a tailor-made spiritual path for each person when we are willing to investigate areas of constriction and resistance. This reveals our personal suffering created by the illusion of a separate self. A deep sense of non-resistance and compassion brings balance to investigation. Relaxing fully into this moment is the essence of non-resistance. Compassion brings sensitivity and kindness as we meet all aspects of ourselves. This allows the heart’s release into stillness.

A Co-Guiding Teacher of Seattle Insight Meditation Society, Tim offers talks, classes, interviews, and retreats. He also works closely with leadership and volunteers at SIMS as a member of the board of directors. Tim has inhabited many roles: husband, father, wilderness ranger, martial artist, hospice volunteer, massage therapist. His relationship with his wife and daughter are a joyful and fundamental part of his dharma practice.

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

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Event Series Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Zoom

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom 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. Join Here:  Zoom Links page Registration & Donation Registration is not needed for this sit. […]

Event Series Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Zoom

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom 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. Join Here:  Zoom Links page Registration & Donation Registration is not needed for this sit. […]

Event Series Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Zoom

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom 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. Join Here:  Zoom Links page Registration & Donation Registration is not needed for this sit. […]

Event Series Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Zoom

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom 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. Join Here:  Zoom Links page Registration & Donation Registration is not needed for this sit. […]

Event Series Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation

Zoom

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom 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. Join Here:  Zoom Links page Registration & Donation Registration is not needed for this sit. […]

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