The heart-mind is transformed through the practices of forgiveness. Through connecting with our senses and bringing loving awareness to ourselves, we are waking up to our humanness—our mistakes, our fumbling, our grace and beauty, co-existing in the often troubled world. When we lift up a candle in the darkness, holding forgiveness for ourselves, others, and all the worldly conditions, we hold that light with a fierce and tender grip. When we let go into forgiveness, we gather a deep sense of joy and gratitude without turning away, without remorse, seeing everything as a blessing.
Noliwe Alexander
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Noliwe Alexander has been a student of Vipassana meditation for over 20 years. Throughout this time of deep devotion to the Dharma, Noliwe has become a dedicated practitioner, meditation teacher of various retreats and sitting groups, day-longs and class series programs. She dedicates her BuddhaDharma practice and teachings to the BiPOC, LGBTQIA+, At Risk and Elder communities.