Nikki Mirghafori

Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, is an empowered Buddhist teacher, Stanford University-trained compassion cultivation instructor, former Berkeley academic, artificial intelligence scientist, start-up advisor and author. She serves on the Teachers Council and the Board of Directors at Spirit Rock and Insight Meditation Center.

www.NikkiMirghafori.com

Upcoming Programs by Nikki Mirghafori

Befriending Mortality: Living an Awakened Life through Mindfulness of Death

March 31 - April 4, 2025

In this transformative workshop, you will explore Maranasati, mindfulness of death, a profound practice for embracing life’s natural cycles of birth and death with greater aliveness, presence, and fearlessness. By facing impermanence directly, you can open your heart to live with deeper intention, presence, and less fear, freeing yourself to embrace life in its fullest […]

The Buddha, the Brain, and Bach: Exploring Practice in Mind, Music, and Life

Also With Barbara Bogatin and Clifford Saron

September 15 - 19, 2025

You are what you practice. Or, as the Buddha said, “Whatever you frequently reflect and ponder upon, that becomes the inclination of your mind.”  This essential observation is examined from our intertwined perspectives on contemplative practice, brain science, and music. Through interactive inquiries and guided meditations, Nikki Mirghafori will lead a journey into mindfulness and […]