Mindfulness of our own mortality, of the preciousness of our time, can bring a sense of aliveness. The heart that doesn't cling just holds everything—all the comings and goings—with ease, an open heart, and a sense of freedom. It's such a powerful thing that we're going to die. It's so powerful that our lives are impermanent.
Nikki Mirghafori
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, is a Buddhist teacher and Artificial Intelligence scientist. She was empowered by the living Burmese meditation master Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, with whom she practiced the jhanas and detailed analytical vipassana. She serves as a Stewarding Teacher and on the Board of Directors at Spirit Rock.