Why reflect on death? One of the reasons is to overcome fear of death—because when we live in fear, we're not fully living. When we're always thinking “How am I going to die?” or pushing it under the carpet, we're not really inhabiting our life. Reflecting on the finitude of our time brings us alive. It brings to focus what is important and helps us get aligned with our highest values. We're on this earth for a very limited time. What do we want to do with this precious human birth?
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.