Seattle Insight Meditation Society

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

Reflection and Practice Cultivate concentration this week by first preparing the “soil.” Notice the presence of the hindrances and work with them or through them. Once the hindrances recede, cultivate concentration through relaxation and reception instead of striving and pushing. Focus on the clear seeing that concentration allows, staying the course through the waves of resistance. In a direct, immediate way, see something that reorders you and your life. This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

This talk includes references to the poetry of Andrea Gibson, with excerpts from their poem, “The Lifegiving Benefits of Befriending our Mortality.” This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-11-10 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Judith Avinger Date: 2025-11-09 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

Reflection and Practice Reflect on how you identify as your body: This is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-11-03 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Reflect on how you identify as your body: This is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2025-11-02 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-10-27 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-10-27 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Candace Robb Date: 2025-10-26 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Candace RobbDate: 2025-10-26 Sunday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2025-10-20 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-10-20 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Aravind Moorthy Date: 2025-10-19 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2025-10-19 Sunday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2025-10-18 Saturday Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-10-13 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-10-13 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-10-13 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2025-10-13 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2025-10-12 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-10-12 Sunday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.