View Video Invitation from Nikki Mirghafori
We all know that we will die, and yet in dominant culture, death is often pushed to the margins of awareness. Rather than turning away from our mortality, the Buddha encouraged us to bring the truth of our finitude into conscious reflection. Mindfulness of death (maranasati) invites us to live with greater presence, aligning our lives with our deepest values. Embracing impermanence can soften our grip, opening us to a profound letting go—offering freedom not only in how we live but also in how we meet death. By turning toward this universal truth, we cultivate peace, diminish fear, and prepare for dying as a potentially liberative moment. Maranasati is also a powerful mind-training: if this were my last breath, what kind of thoughts would I want to be cultivating?
Program Format: This retreat includes Dharma talks, guided meditations, silent sitting and walking, sutta study, small & large group inquiry, and ritual. Interactive practice is an essential part of the retreat. Outside of these designated periods, the retreat will be held in noble silence to support contemplative depth. All mortals are welcome.
