Day of Mindfulness (In Person and Online)

A Day of Mindfulness at Seattle Insight is a full day of sitting and walking meditation in the vipassana tradition, held in Seattle, Washington and offered both in person and online. It is open to all interested meditation practitioners, and it is led by Community Guiding Teacher Keri Pederson and Assistant Teacher Steve Wilhelm, together with members of the graduating Introduction to Meditation class.

What to Expect

The day runs from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time and follows the classic rhythm of insight meditation, alternating periods of sitting practice with walking meditation. Because the group includes students finishing the Introduction to Meditation series, the room holds a mix of people at different points in their practice, from those newer to meditation to those who sit regularly.

The event is hybrid. Some participants gather at the Seattle Insight meditation center, while others join by Zoom from home. Registrants receive the Zoom login and a more detailed outline of how the day will unfold by email the day before. Anyone who has not received it by the Friday before the event can contact the registrar.

About Keri Pederson

Keri Pederson is the Community Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight, the teaching role that shapes the community's programs and guides its practitioners. She leads this Day of Mindfulness alongside Steve Wilhelm.

About Steve Wilhelm

Steve Wilhelm serves as an Assistant Teacher at Seattle Insight and co-leads the day with Keri Pederson.

The Setting

The in-person gathering takes place at Seattle Insight Meditation Society, 4001 9th Avenue NE, in Seattle's University District, Washington 98105. Those who prefer not to travel, or who live outside the area, can take part online with the same schedule.

Before You Go

Registration is requested. Volunteers are available to help until the event starts, and registration closes at the start of the event. Anyone with an existing Seattle Insight account should log in before registering.

The event is offered on the basis of dana, the traditional practice of generosity. A suggested donation is listed on the registration form, and teachers receive none of the event fees but accept dana for their livelihood. Please give what you can, whether that is the suggested amount or another heartfelt one. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay, and there is an option to choose a different amount, or to give by check, at the event itself.

Students currently enrolled in the Introduction to Meditation class series are already registered for the Day of Mindfulness through their class registration, so no additional donation is suggested.

Questions about the day or the teachers can be sent to the Seattle Insight registrar.