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Nikki Mirghafori's most recent Dharma talks (Dharma Seed)
Nikki is of Persian heritage, and was introduced to contemplative practices and yoga in the early 1980's, to meditation in 1991, and to Theravada Buddhism in 2003. She has studied with various Western and Eastern teachers, with a keen interest in intensive silent retreats. She studied jhanas and detailed analytical vipassana with the renowned meditation master Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw who instructed her to teach. She is also a Spirit Rock authorized retreat teacher, a Stanford trained compassion cultivation instructor, and a UCLA certified mindfulness facilitator. She teaches Buddhist meditati...
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Episodes
Nikki Mirghafori: Deathbed Visualization 06.11.2025 24:06
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Talk on Contemplation of Corpse in Decay from the Satipatthana Sutta 05.11.2025 39:20
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Reflections and Meditation on Forgiveness 04.11.2025 45:00
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Teaching from the Maranasati Sutta & Last Breath Meditation 04.11.2025 1:13:37
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Benefits of Mindfulness of Death 03.11.2025 38:41
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: 9 Contemplations of Atisha Meditation 03.11.2025 23:16
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Meditation on Embodiment and Awareness 03.11.2025 37:23
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Retreat Opening 02.11.2025 1:18:31
(Big Bear Retreat Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: The Humble Miracles: Seeing the Three Marks in the Final Six of the 32 Parts; Meditation: Tears, Grease, Saliva, Mucus, Oil of the Joints, Urine (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 04.10.2025 1:14:42
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Bob Stahl, Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: Why we practice the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation. Meditation: Bile, Phlegm, Pus, Blood, Sweat, Fat (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 04.10.2025 1:18:14
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: From Meal to Mind -- A Process, Not Me, Mine, Myself; Meditation: Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Stomach, Feces, Brain (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 03.10.2025 1:15:14
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Bob Stahl, Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: The 5 Hindrances and wise ways to support practice. Meditation: Heart, Liver, Diaphram, Spleen, Lungs. (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 03.10.2025 1:08:43
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: The 32 Parts Practice within the Context of the Satipatthana Sutta; Meditation: Flesh, Sinews, Bones, Bone Marrow, Kidneys (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 02.10.2025 2:13:31
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Bob Stahl, Nikki Mirghafori: Talk: How to practice the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation. Meditation: Head Hair, Body Hair, Nails, Teeth, and Skin (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 02.10.2025 1:18:07
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Working Mindfully with Technology 29.09.2025 1:37:40
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Isabelle Frenette, Mei Elliott, Nikki Mirghafori, Rachel Lewis, Tuere Sala: Closing Session (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 18.12.2024 1:15:36
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Mei Elliott, Nikki Mirghafori, Rachel Lewis, Tuere Sala: The Three Gates of Liberation and Practicing in the World with Metta & Sila (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 17.12.2024 56:31
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Morning Instructions: Practicing with the Lens of Impermanence (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 15.12.2024 50:40
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: Being in Harmony with the Truth of Impermanence Brings Great Peace 14.12.2024 56:19
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This talk explores the teaching on impermanence (anicca), the first of the three marks of existance, and how seeing and embracing inconstancy can lead to peace.
Nikki Mirghafori: Morning Instructions: Working with Emotions using R.A.F.T. (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 13.12.2024 47:27
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Working with emotions (energy in motion) using RAFT -- R: Recognize; A: Allow; F: Feel in the Body; T: Tenderness.
Nikki Mirghafori, Rachel Lewis: Morning Instructions: Attuning to Vedana (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 12.12.2024 51:21
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori, Tuere Sala: Morning Instructions: Infusing the Body & the Breath with Easeful, Gentle Knowing (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 10.12.2024 57:54
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A gentle body scan guided meditation (Nikki), followed by walking meditation instructions and encouragement (Tuere).
Nikki Mirghafori, Rachel Lewis: Morning Instructions: The Earth is Happy to Have You Around (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 09.12.2024 1:02:07
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
Nikki Mirghafori: "Karma: How Intentional Actions Shape Habits, Character, and Destiny" 02.12.2024 1:20:08
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes meditation & dharma talk. (Group discussion has been removed).
Nikki Mirghafori: Coming Home to the H.E.A.R.T.H. in “Interesting” Times 18.11.2024 1:37:16
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Using the acronym H.E.A.R.T.H., we’ll explore: Honor Goodness (Internal and External). Embrace Rest, Joy, and Gratitude Awaken Awareness and Embodiment. Release Through Letting Go. Tend Wholesome Habits. Harness Stability for Others.
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