Seattle Insight Meditation

Join us tomorrow for Bhante Buddharakkhita’s second offering, in person and online, happening in place of our weekly Monday night sangha.

The Dhamma is not merely a philosophy to study, but a path to be lived and experienced. In this gathering, Bhante Buddharakkhita will explore how joy naturally develops through generosity, ethical living, mental cultivation, mindfulness, and wisdom,and how the practice of Dhamma can transform ordinary moments into opportunities for greater peace, kindness, and freedom. The evening will include guided meditation, a Dhamma talk, and a question-and-answer session. Registration is not required, and the Zoom link will be available 30 minutes before the event.

We also invite our community to learn about and support a fundraising effort benefiting the Uganda Buddhist Centre. The campaign is working to secure 13 acres on the shores of Lake Victoria and support the development of a retreat center dedicated to sharing the Dhamma in Africa. Learn more and offer support here: https://gofund.me/80ddbf4f1

It was good to see so many people in-person and online at Under 40 last night. Keri gave a talk on the quality of disillusionment and there was space for peer discussion. Kudos to the regular attendees who organized a potluck before the sit for extra socializing.

Our next Under 40 Potluck / BYO Dinner at the center is on Wed. September 9th at 5:45 PM! Bring a vegan dish to share (if you can) or bring your own dinner. We hope you can join us for this social hour before the 7:00 PM sit!

Join Seattle Insight for a daylong exploration of the Seven Factors of Awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, rapture, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. Together, we’ll explore how these qualities unfold in meditation, balance and support one another, and cultivate the conditions for insight and freedom.

Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, in person at Seattle Insight Meditation Center (4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle) and online via Zoom. Led by Lyndal Johnson, Judith Avinger, Steve Wilhelm, Sooz Appel, and Lauren Wilson. Basic instruction in insight meditation is requested. Please RSVP to attend.

Join us for a collective pause on Wednesdays at noon for the Stillpoint Sit. Invite a return to stillness in the midst of the momentum of the day.

Keri and Shawn will offer a 10-minute dharmette (short reflection), followed by 30 minutes of sitting meditation, and an open space for any practice questions or responses.

This program is in-preson only. free to bring lunch if you’d like to eat at the center before or after the sit.

Registration is not needed for this event. The suggested donation is $5, plus teacher dana. All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay.

Join us for Living With, Not Against: Mindfulness for Persistent Conditions, a four-session series with Shawn Holmes exploring mindfulness practices for living with chronic pain, illness, disability, neurodivergence, and aging bodies. Tuesdays, September 1–22, 7:00–8:30 PM, both in person and online at Seattle Insight Meditation Society. Please RSVP on our website to attend any or all sessions and receive the Zoom link.

Here's Tuere's latest blog post on the Transcendental Dependent Arising link this month - Knowledge and Vision of things as they really are.

Transcendental Dependent Arising - Knowledge and Vision by Tuere Sala Transcendental Dependent Arising - Knowledge and Vision of Things as they Are

Join us for a non residential retreat taught by Tuere Sala, starting with a Friday night talk on the 17th and a full day of practice on the 18th and 19th.

The whole reason to study and practice the Dhamma is to find peace from suffering. Unshakeable peace is not found in agreeable external conditions. It is cultivated as an internal ground. It is the resilience needed to fully show up in the world in the midst of agreeable and disagreeable external conditions.

There are no prerequisites for this retreat. Beginners are welcome.

Please register for this event on our website. No registration is required for Friday night. We look forward to seeing you there!

One of our values is Environmental Stewardship. We encourage expanding our conscious involvement to include stewardship of the planet and its natural resources. Visit our website to connect with our Climate Action Group!

The last Monday of the month we gather for a social hour at 6pm before the Monday Night Sit at 7pm. Bring your own dinner, have a cup of tea, or just hang out and get to know other meditators!