Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS)

Discussions and practices aimed at confronting and addressing racism.

Events designed to foster community and support among practitioners.

Various group sessions including Kalyana Mitta Groups, Teacher Led Groups, and Affinity Groups to promote community support and engagement.

Resources provided for Sunday meditation sessions.

Opportunities for community service within the meditation group.

Upcoming teaching series focused on the development of paramis (virtues).

Resources for learning about meditation and Buddhist teachings.

Programs providing support and teachings related to end-of-life issues and grief management.

A group focused on environmental issues from a Buddhist perspective.

Ongoing class starting with meditation followed by a dharma talk.

The Thursday Night Sangha (formerly Capitol Hill Meditation Group) is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living...

Drop-in practice group for people in their twenties and thirties, focused on vipassana and mindfulness meditation.

Drop-in meditation group co-facilitated by local leaders.

A family-friendly gathering that includes guided meditation and community connection.

Groups guided by teachers to facilitate practice and discussion.

A meditation practice group for people in their 20s and 30s.

Tim Geil is offering a weekly morning sit on Zoom suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, ch...

One-to-one connection with an experienced practitioner to nourish one’s practice.

Accessible ways for a day of sustained practice offering guided meditations, sitting and walking meditations, talks and dialogue with the teacher.

Personal meetings to support individual meditation practice.

Guided meditation sessions available to the community.

In Person at Seattle Insight Meditation (UFM) and Online. Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation.

Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid – In-Person & Online.

Facilitated by a SIMS teacher or leader.

Introduction to Meditation Class, What Is Insight Meditation?, Weekly Practice, Retreats & Daylongs, Annual Teaching Series, other special events and ...

Insight meditation (vipassana in Pali) is the simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment mindfulness. Through careful and sustained observation, w...

A six week assignment for SIMS members who have already completed the SIMS introductory meditation class. One or two volunteers will work together to ...

An opportunity to partner with a 'Climate Buddy' to sustain the work of opening to and working with the difficult issues around the climate crisis wit...

Includes registration for the Intro to Meditation class, providing a day of sustained practice.

A retreat focused on love and compassion.

Group for meditation practice with emphasis on teachings of the Buddha.

Eastside Insight Meditation sits on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Events such as Days of Mindfulness focused on themes like Lovingkindness.

Join local dharma leader Nina LaBoy for a Day of Mindfulness event.

Ongoing support for individuals engaged in meditation and mindfulness practices.

Resources and support for maintaining a consistent meditation practice.

Occasional guest speakers who provide additional insights and teachings on meditation.

Non-residential retreats provide opportunities for sustained meditation practice, typically including meditation instructions, sitting and walking med...

Periodic day-long retreats and evening Dharma talks are held at SIMS Meditation Center.

A weekend retreat focused on spiritual growth, hosted online.

Designed to offer dedicated time of a retreat within the context of daily life.

Three daylong retreats will be offered on the Paramis, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and Brahma Viharas.

A series of teachings throughout the year focusing on various aspects of meditation.

Lectures and discussions on various topics within Buddhism and meditation.

Regular gatherings for meditation and discussion.

A series of classes offered both in-person and online that introduce participants to insight meditation techniques.

This introductory meditation class meets weekly for 6 weeks, September 10th-October 15th from 7-9PM, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting, both In-Pe...

Classes offered on Insight Meditation, including Introduction to Meditation and various weekly practices.

Family-friendly gathering that includes guided meditation, dharma talk, mindful movement, music, and community connection.

May include personal practice sessions.

Full immersion into meditation practice from early morning to evening.

Death and Dying Support, Kalyana Mitta Groups, Teacher Led Groups, Neighborhood Meeting Groups.

Various community groups for meditation practice, support, and engagement.

Spiritual friendship groups for meditation practice and support, meeting regularly for discussions and meditations.

A dedicated teaching on the concept of 'The Threes' from Buddhist teachings.

This Sunday morning Sit and Dharma talk meets online only via Zoom software.

A series focusing on the Oxherding pictures, which illustrate stages of spiritual development.

An evening meditation followed by a dharma talk and discussions.