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SUMMARY:Under 40 Practice Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 send an email with the subject: “request for Under 40 Zoom link”. \nLed by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators \nUnder 40 is an ongoing practice group specifically for people in their 20’s and 30’s.  The 2nd Wednesdays of the month (meets both ONLINE and IN-PERSON at UFM) are led by Keri Pederson\, and the 4th Wednesdays (ONLINE ONLY) are peer-led by rotating facilitators.  The group starts with a 30 minute sitting meditation\, with instruction offered on the 2nd Wednesdays.  An introduction to insight (vipassana) meditation\, or mindfulness meditation\, is helpful but not required. \nQuestions? \nRegistration & Donation \nNo registration is required. Please consider the following suggested event donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. \nThe suggested donation is $5.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/under-40-practice-group-online/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial Note: Until further notice\, most events at SIMS are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Geil%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tim.geil@seattleinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T171500
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SUMMARY:SIMS BIPOC Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe 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\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as BIPOC. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact bipocsangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-bipoc-sangha-online-2/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T203000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Night Sangha (formerly Capitol Hill Meditation Group) is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2024) teaching theme will be The Paramis or The Ten Perfections \nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on The Paramis. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/thursday-night-sangha/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T090000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial Note: Until further notice\, most events at SIMS are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Geil%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tim.geil@seattleinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T100000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20201218T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T031333Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T163000
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SUMMARY:All About Boundaries with Rodney Smith (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this nonresidential online weekend retreat\, we will explore how and why we conceptually impose internal and external boundaries upon a world that is naturally boundary free. Each time we draw a line of demarcation internally (my body\, my mind\, my persona) or externally (others\, the external world\, nature) we establish a narrowing definition of ourselves while increasing our psychic distance from others. We believe we gain control by establishing boundaries but are usually unaware of how it restrains and limits our freedom. \nJoin Rodney on this two-day exploration of boundaries\, which will also explore the sanity of setting healthy personal boundaries and establishing principled ethical limits. The weekend will include dharma talks\, silent and guided meditations\, Q & A sessions\, and Qigong with Ellen. \nAbout Rodney Smith\nRodney Smith is a retired Insight Meditation Society (IMS) guiding teacher and retired founding and guiding teacher of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS). A former Buddhist monk and hospice director\, he has taught meditation for over 35 years and is the author of Lessons from the Dying; Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of No-Self; Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart; and Touching the Infinite: A New Perspective on the Buddha’s Four Foundation of Mindfulness. He teaches more sparingly now and spends much of his day in quiet. \nQuestions\nFor questions about the retreat\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration for this Retreat is required. The suggested event donations are listed below\, plus teacher dana. Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving. Dana for SIMS can be offered on our website on the Donate page. \nTo offer Dana to Rodney\, please use the this link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SIMSFounder. A check may also be sent to SIMs.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/all-about-boundaries-with-rodney-smith-online/2024-02-17/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Teachers,retreat or daylong,Teacher Led
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T035557Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThe Climate Action Group at SIMS was started in May of 2018 by a few sangha members concerned about the climate crisis. We are interested in working within our sangha and from the ground of our Dhamma practice to learn\, understand\, connect\, and with wise intention and view\, take appropriate actions. \nWe meet monthly and have sponsored several programs at SIMS. We have an online bulletin board with our mission\, goals\, and meeting notes\, as well as a variety of resources to deepen understanding of the climate crisis and how to take meaningful action.  We offer “Practices for a livable planet” as one way to engage with the climate crisis as Buddhist practitioners\, and our Climate Buddies program (details below) connects sangha members for mutual support. \nSigning up to be on our email list allows access to our bulletin board and monthly invitations to attend our meetings. If you are interested in getting on our email list\, please email Ken Yasuhara. If you have questions and would like more information\, please contact Iris Antman.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/climate-action-group-online-2024-01-09/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T100000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software. \nThe Paramis or The Ten Perfections\nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts. \nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sunday-morning-sit/2024-01-07/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T203000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Night Sangha (formerly Capitol Hill Meditation Group) is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2024) teaching theme will be The Paramis or The Ten Perfections \nThe Paramis are the ten states of mind\, attitude or behaviors that lead to peace. They are interrelated with each other without and are fluid\, flowing in and out of each other. Below is a general statement about each: \nGenerosity: Having a willingness to open to all things\, to share with others and contemplate abundance. \nMorality: Being willing to undertake the training to live within the 5 precepts.\nRenunciation: Cultivating the capacity to abandon our attachments. \nWisdom: Being able to see or consider the implications of the 3 Characteristics in any experience. \nEnergy: Our level of willingness to participate in mental development. \nPatience: Cultivating the capacity to stop our resistance to the truth of an experience. \nTruthfulness: Paying attention to the truthfulness of words and actions. \nResolution: The degree in which we are willing to follow our aspiration to practice. \nLovingkindness: The willingness to connect with and care about other sentient beings. \nEquanimity: Being willing to consider phenomena outside our opinions and judgments. \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on The Paramis. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/thursday-night-sangha/2024-01-04/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240101T200000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T181641Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday 30 Minute Sit & Discussion (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin Sooz Appel and Temira Lital for a 30 minute meditation followed by 30 minutes for people to share experiences of the dhamma. \nJoin here – the zoom link is available 30 minutes before the sit begins \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/holiday-30-minute-sit-discussion-online-only/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231225T200000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230113T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T142128Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday 30 Minute Sit & Discussion (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin Sooz Appel and Temira for a 30 minute meditation followed by 30 minutes for people to come together online on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to share experiences of the dhamma. \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-meditation-dharma-teacing-the-threes-2023-12-25/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T190000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230823T114030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T201250Z
UID:49820-1702232100-1702234800@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Announcing SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha\nWe are just getting this group started! Please fill out this form and you will receive an email introducing the topic of the month with resources we can talk about close to the event time. \nDescription\nThe SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Asexual\, Two-Spirit +) Sangha meets online the second Sunday of the month at 5 PM PT. Our intention is to be a refuge\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQIA+. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact queersangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. The suggested event donation is $5. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-queer-lgbtqia-sangha-online-2023-12-10/2023-12-10/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T163000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230818T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T055115Z
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SUMMARY:Phillip Moffitt Non-residential Retreat (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Friday Evening Talk\nDec 1st 7:00PM to 9:00PM PT\nSaturday and Sunday Non-Residential Retreat\nDec 2-3 9:00AM to 4:30PM PT\nFinding Delight In Practice\nDescription\nJoin us for a weekend with Guest Teacher Phillip Moffit.  There will be a Friday evening Online Program and a weekend Online retreat.  No registration is required for the Friday evening program.  Registration will be required for this weekend retreat. \nBy learning to orient more to the “felt sense” in your meditation practice\, you may discover a realm of experiences that are surprisingly available and delightful. We often have unrecognized tendencies of over-efforting and tension in our practice that makes it unnecessarily difficult and can even be in the way of concentration and insight developing. \nSometimes there is a kind of hidden structure in our practice that was formed by our expectations and doubts that prevent us from experiencing the possibility of ease in Vipassana meditation. \nThis weekend retreat is an opportunity to have a fresh experience of many of the dimensions of Insight practice. The invitation is for you to claim for yourself your innate and unrecognized capacities for realizing the dharma. \nAll levels of practitioners are welcome. \nTeacher Bio\nPhillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has taught Theravada Buddhism for over 25 years and served as co-guiding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center from 2010 to 2018. Phillip is an honorary co-founder and the creator of the practice method that is the focus of the nonprofit organization Dharma Ground\, which offers online retreats and classes integrating the Nine Bodies map of consciousness and the Theravada Insight Meditation tradition. \nPhillip is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute\, a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting individuals in developing the skills to live a values-based life with an emphasis on how to skillfully make major life transitions. \nHe is the author of three books: Awakening through the Nine Bodies\, Emotional Chaos to Clarity\, and Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering. He has written numerous articles about practicing the dharma in daily life for both Buddhist and yoga magazines. Many of these articles\, as well as recordings of Phillip’s dharma talks\, can be found on his website Dharma Wisdom. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration for this retreat is required. The suggested event donations are listed below\, plus teacher dana. Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving. Donations for SIMS can be offered on our website on the Donate page. \nPeople may offer teacher dana online via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/LifeBalanceInstitute \nOr they may send a check payable to Life Balance Institute to:\nLife Balance Institute\nP.O. Box 725\nTiburon\, CA 94920 \nA zoom link and all information about joining this event will be sent to everyone who registers. \nAll are welcome. For questions about the retreat\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/phillip-moffitt-non-residential-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Teachers,retreat or daylong,Teacher Led
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230818T182830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T023145Z
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SUMMARY:Phillip Moffitt Friday Evening Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Friday Evening Talk\nDec 1st 7:00PM to 9:00PM PT\nSaturday and Sunday Non-Residential Retreat\nDec 2-3 9:00AM to 4:30PM PT\nRegister Here for the weekend retreat \nFinding Delight in Practice\nThe Zoom link to this event will be available 30 mins before it starts on the Online Events page. \nDescription\nJoin us for a weekend with Guest Teacher Phillip Moffit.  There will be a Friday evening Online Program and a weekend Online retreat.  No registration is required for the Friday evening program.  Registration will be required for the weekend retreat. \nBy learning to orient more to the “felt sense” in your meditation practice\, you may discover a realm of experiences that are surprisingly available and delightful. We often have unrecognized tendencies of over-efforting and tension in our practice that makes it unnecessarily difficult and can even be in the way of concentration and insight developing. \nSometimes there is a kind of hidden structure in our practice that was formed by our expectations and doubts that prevent us from experiencing the possibility of ease in Vipassana meditation. \nThis weekend retreat is an opportunity to have a fresh experience of many of the dimensions of Insight practice. The invitation is for you to claim for yourself your innate and unrecognized capacities for realizing the dharma. \nAll levels of practitioners are welcome. \nTeacher Bio\nPhillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has taught Theravada Buddhism for over 25 years and served as co-guiding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center from 2010 to 2018. Phillip is an honorary co-founder and the creator of the practice method that is the focus of the nonprofit organization Dharma Ground\, which offers online retreats and classes integrating the Nine Bodies map of consciousness and the Theravada Insight Meditation tradition. \nPhillip is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute\, a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting individuals in developing the skills to live a values-based life with an emphasis on how to skillfully make major life transitions. \nHe is the author of three books: Awakening through the Nine Bodies\, Emotional Chaos to Clarity\, and Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering. He has written numerous articles about practicing the dharma in daily life for both Buddhist and yoga magazines. Many of these articles\, as well as recordings of Phillip’s dharma talks\, can be found on his website Dharma Wisdom. \nTeacher Dana \nPeople may offer dana online via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/LifeBalanceInstitute \nOr they may send a check payable to Life Balance Institute to:\nLife Balance Institute\nP.O. Box 725\nTiburon\, CA 94920
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/phillip-moffitt-non-residential-retreat-in-person/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Teachers,Teacher Led
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T174500
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230823T114030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204313Z
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SUMMARY:SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Announcing SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha\nPlease fill out this form and you will receive an email introducing the topic of the month with resources we can talk about close to the event time. \nDescription\nThe SIMS LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Asexual\, Two-Spirit +) Sangha meets online the second Sunday of the month at 5 PM PT. Our intention is to be a refuge\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQIA+. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact queersangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. The suggested event donation is $5. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-queer-lgbtqia-sangha-online/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T210000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230514T184517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T165347Z
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SUMMARY:Finding (Moments of) Ease in the Midst of it All (Online & Live Stream at UFM)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us online on Friday\, Aug 4th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM\, for an evening with Jill Shepherd. In this talk we will be exploring some ways to navigate the busy-ness and stress of every day life.  This event will be Online.  The event will also be live-streamed at UFM for those who want to gather together in person. \nInstructor Bio\nJill Shepherd began practicing insight meditation in Thailand in 1999\, and since that time has lived and worked at several meditation centers and monasteries in the US\, Australia\, England\, and Thailand. \nShe spent seven years on staff at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre\, Massachusetts\, where she participated in several long retreats and Buddhist study programs\, as well as offering weekly meditation classes at a nearby prison. \nShe is a graduate of the IMS / Spirit Rock teacher training program in the US\, under the guidance of Joseph Goldstein and Gil Fronsdal. \nCurrently\, she divides her time mostly between the USA\, Australia and New Zealand\, teaching insight / Vipassanā and Brahmavihāra retreats and offering ongoing study and practice groups focused on bringing the dharma into daily life. She also leads courses and non-residential workshops exploring the relational practice of Insight Dialogue\, as developed by Gregory Kramer and colleagues. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this event. A meeting link will be provided on the Online page\, prior to the event.  The event will also be live-streamed at UFM for those who want to gather together in person.  The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Dana for SIMS can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate. \nJill is an independent meditation teacher and is not financially supported by any meditation center  or Buddhist organization. She relies entirely on dana for her livelihood. Dana may be offered via this link: https://donorbox.org/jill0shepherd-insightmeditation. \nIf you have a question about this event or for the teacher\, please contact registrar@seattleinsight.org.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/finding-moments-of-ease-in-the-midst-of-it-all-online/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Teachers,Teacher Led,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T203000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230507T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T071132Z
UID:45563-1683658800-1683664200@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThe Climate Action Group at SIMS was started in May of 2018 by a few sangha members concerned about the climate crisis. We are interested in working within our sangha and from the ground of our Dhamma practice to learn\, understand\, connect\, and with wise intention and view\, take appropriate actions. \nWe meet monthly and have sponsored several programs at SIMS. We have an online bulletin board with our mission\, goals\, and meeting notes\, as well as a variety of resources to deepen understanding of the climate crisis and how to take meaningful action.  We offer “Practices for a livable planet” as one way to engage with the climate crisis as Buddhist practitioners\, and our Climate Buddies program (details below) connects sangha members for mutual support. \nSigning up to be on our email list allows access to our bulletin board and monthly invitations to attend our meetings. If you are interested in getting on our email list\, please email Ken Yasuhara. If you have questions and would like more information\, please contact Iris Antman.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/climate-action-group-online/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T171500
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20221201T193416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204232Z
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SUMMARY:SIMS BIPOC Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe 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\, to foster solidarity\, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group\, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is interested. We will have a period of formal sitting and then discuss our experiences around the SIMS monthly teaching topic. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as BIPOC. All parts of you are welcome and celebrated here. \nJoin here on our Online Events page. The zoom link is changed regularly for security reasons so please go to this page every week right before your meeting to join the zoom call. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact bipocsangha@seattleinsight.org. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/sims-bipoc-sangha-online-2/2023-02-19/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T203000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20230120T134638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T154256Z
UID:42483-1674673200-1674678600@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Under 40 Practice Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 send an email with the subject: “request for Under 40 Zoom link”. \nLed by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators \nUnder 40 is an ongoing practice group specifically for people in their 20’s and 30’s.  The 2nd Wednesdays of the month (meets both ONLINE and IN-PERSON at UFM) are led by Keri Pederson\, and the 4th Wednesdays (ONLINE ONLY) are peer-led by rotating facilitators.  The group starts with a 30 minute sitting meditation\, with instruction offered on the 2nd Wednesdays.  An introduction to insight (vipassana) meditation\, or mindfulness meditation\, is helpful but not required. \nQuestions? \nRegistration & Donation \nNo registration is required. Please consider the following suggested event donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. \nThe suggested donation is $5.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/under-40-practice-group-online/2023-01-25/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210107T203000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20201218T220313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T175858Z
UID:9189-1610044200-1610051400@seattleinsight.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Night Sangha (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Night Sangha (formerly Capitol Hill Meditation Group) is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. More information can be found on the Thursday Night Sangha page where you can also subscribe to Tuere Sala’s newsletter for monthly blog posts. \nThis year’s (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. \nJan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha\, Dhamma\, Sangha) \nApr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence\, Dissatisfaction\, Non-self) \nJul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed\, Hatred\, Delusion) \nOct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom\, Dana\, Sila) \nDuring our regular SIMS sits on Mondays\, Thursdays and Sundays\, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings on 4 of the Threes. Please join us for this rich exploration. \nSpecial Note: The Thursday Night Sangha will continue to meet on Zoom indefinitely. Please click on the link below the large ZOOM link on the Thursday Night Sangha page.  It will change weekly so be sure to go back to the page before the meeting to get the right link.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/capitol-hill-meditation-group-2/2021-01-07/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tuere Sala%2C Guiding Teacher":MAILTO:tuere@tueresala.org
GEO:47.65632;-122.31895
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210103T100000
DTSTAMP:20240514T175818
CREATED:20201218T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T185414Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching the Threes\nThis year’s (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. \nJan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha\, Dhamma\, Sangha) \nApr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence\, Dissatisfaction\, Non-self) \nJul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed\, Hatred\, Delusion) \nOct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom\, Dana\, Sila) \nSpecial Note:  Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely via Zoom software. Current event status and meeting links are on the Online Events page. This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate\, or at the event once we are able to meet in person again. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this class. The suggested event donation is $5\, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event using the Donate link above. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/the-oxherding-pictures-2/2021-01-03/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group,Local Dharma Leaders,Weekly Dharma & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tuesday Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Here:  Online Events page. \nRegistration & Donation\nRegistration is not needed for this sit. SIMS and Teacher dana can be offered online. (Dana is a term for generosity\, or freely offered giving).  All are welcome regardless of ability to offer dana. \nDana for SIMS and the Teachers can be offered online our Donate page or at the event if we are able to meet in person. \nSee PayPal and Venmo links on the Donate page for online donations to a specific teacher.
URL:https://seattleinsight.org/event/weekly-tuesday-guided-meditation/2020-12-08/
LOCATION:Online\, 4001 9th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop In Meditation,Local Dharma Leaders
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