Whatever we frequently think about and dwell upon becomes the shape of our mind,” the Buddha said. The shape of our mind shapes our world of experience. So what’s in your mind? Do you pay attention? Do you inquire? If our minds are closed, we can’t even see what imprisons us! If our hearts are closed, we can’t even feel the immeasurable joy when it arises. And if we can’t let go into peace, lovingkindness, joy, and forgiveness, we stay holding on to our disappointments and our suffering. But there is another side, there is an opening, when we really understand that forgiveness is the pathway to purification.
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.