“Following the principle of non attachment to outcome seems to present us with a radical spiritual paradox whenever we act in the world, whether as a meditator, parent, teacher, or activist: How can we act decisively, energetically, passionately, wisely, and compassionately while giving up our attachment to the results of our actions?” ~ Donald Rothberg, The Engaged… Continue reading Quote For The Week
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Beginning Meditation Classes
Our Beginning Meditation classes are presented in a four-part series, and will be conducted online via zoom. The classes are intended to work together to provide an introduction to meditation or serve as a useful “touchstone” for more experienced practitioners. You are welcome to attend any or all of the classes. Each class can be… Continue reading Beginning Meditation Classes
Seattle Insight Meditation Society Fundraising Events
Seattle Insight Meditation Society is hosting two upcoming fundraising events that will support the establishment of a permanent meditation hall and other facilities. These events are opportunities to engage with the Dharma and to support a local meditation center.Sharon Salzberg will present an online talk about meditation on Saturday, August 28 from 5:00-6:30. She is… Continue reading Seattle Insight Meditation Society Fundraising Events
Upcoming Talk & Retreat With Tim Geil
Tim Geil, guiding meditation teacher with Seattle Insight Meditation Society, will visit our meditation group for a couple of online events this week. The title for the visit is “Recognizing and Living the Four Noble Truths.” He will focus on the role of stress and suffering in our lives, how to recognize them and work… Continue reading Upcoming Talk & Retreat With Tim Geil
Meeting News
We have three online meditations a week, on Wednesday morning, Thursday evening, and Saturday morning. The Zoom links for those meetings can be found on the Events Calendar and you will also find more detailed information below. You’re welcome to join us online for any of the 3 meetings each week. In addition to our… Continue reading Meeting News
Updated Resources For Meditation And Support
If you don’t have either of the books recommended above, here are a couple of good sources on equanimity available online.Shaila Catherine has a good description of equanimity and some suggestions on how to practice it that you can find here: Equanimity: Our Greatest Friend The following article on equanimity by Gary Gach was written… Continue reading Updated Resources For Meditation And Support
Quote For The Week
“The term upekkha [usually translated as equanimity] literally means ‘balance.’ Equanimity can be understood as evenmindedness, the ability to be present as fully as possible with all experiences – whether we are focused primarily on our internal world or on the external world – with an open heart and clear seeing, without reactivity.” ~ Donald Rothberg, The Engaged… Continue reading Quote For The Week
Talk & Meditation With Dori Langevin
Please join us Friday evening, August 20th, as we welcome Dori Langevin a meditation teacher from Spokane, WA. The evening will be from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will include meditation, a talk and time for Q&A. Dori’s talk will be on “The Blessing of Equanimity” which is also the topic for her day… Continue reading Talk & Meditation With Dori Langevin
Meeting News
The retreat with Dori Langevin is approaching and there is still time to register. She will present an online talk and meditation on equanimity on Friday, August 20 from 7:30-9:00. The online retreat will be the next day, Saturday, August 21, 2021. Please go to the Events Calendar for more details. We have three online… Continue reading Meeting News
Updated Resources For Meditation And Support
Here you will find additional resources to explore compassion and kindness, the topic of our Engaged Spiritual Practice series:Sharon Salzberg talked with Krista Tippett last year about a range of topics related to compassion and kindness. She speaks with Tippett about how to care for the world while also learning kindness towards ourselves. You can… Continue reading Updated Resources For Meditation And Support