Sanchi Reta Lawler shares her life story and wisdom

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This conversation is a heartfelt and intimate exploration of Roshi Sanchi Reta Lawler’s life path and her work in the field of death and dying. I met Sanchi Reta through her brother Don Howard Lawler. They both became very close to me and have had a huge impact in my life. I felt it was important to share her essence through this recorded conversation. Sanchi Reta shares her journey beginning with her grandmother's role as a midwife and herbalist in rural Kentucky. She then discusses her own experience of overcoming advanced breast cancer and her life long devotion to Zen Training. Sanchi Reta also shares her encounters with ayahuasca and how it influenced her understanding of death. The conversation highlights the importance of accepting death and being present with the dying process and explores the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of embracing our particularity while recognizing our interconnectedness of everything. It highlights the importance of being present, curious, and open to new experiences. The conversation delves into the themes of love, appreciation, and grief, emphasizing the need to grieve and feel deeply in order to fully experience life. Sanchi Reta has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Her trademark trainings are Coming Full Circle "The art of death and dying". And The Art of Engaged Living. Sanchi was fully ordained as a Zen Buddhist nun by Eido Shimano Roshi and has led contemplative retreats and Zen Session around the county for decades. Her professional teachings and offerings have been I creative arts, Transpersonal Psychotherapy and shamanic practice.

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

Takeaways Death is a natural part of life, and it is important to accept and be present with the dying process. Spiritual practices, such as Zen Buddhism and ayahuasca, can deepen our understanding of death and help us let go of fear. Supporting individuals and families through the dying process requires compassion, openness, and a willingness to confront our own fears and attachments. Integrating different modalities, such as somatic psychotherapy and shamanic work, can provide a holistic approach to death and dying. Being present with death can be a transformative experience that allows us to awaken to our true selves and serve others with love and compassion. Embrace your particularity while recognizing your interconnectedness with all beings. Let go of control and surrender to the mystery of life.Be present, curious, and open to new experiences. Grieve and feel deeply to fully experience life. Cultivate love, appreciation, and gratitude in your daily life.

Titles Supporting the Dying Process: Compassion and Openness Embracing Death: A Journey of Acceptance and Transformation The Role of Grief in Fully Experiencing Life Cultivating Love, Appreciation, and Gratitude

Chapters 00:00 Breathing Together: Connecting with the Present Moment 08:33 Understanding the Reciprocity of Giving and Receiving 13:08 Being Present with Death: Compassion and Openness 27:31 Ayahuasca and Huachuma: Plant Medicines and Transformation 35:36 Integrating Plant Medicines: Ayahuasca and Huachuma 40:56 Living from the Heart: Serving Others with Love and Compassion 44:04 The complexity of Manifestation and the balance of letting go. 49:21 The Power of Presence 59:31 The Role of Grief 01:18:51 Cultivating Love and Appreciation

Sanchi Reta’s Website: ⁠https://www.bouldermorningstarzencenter.com/⁠ Book/ author reference: ⁠Joanna Marcy https://www.joannamacy.net/main⁠ Stephen Jenkinson: ⁠https://orphanwisdom.com/⁠ Spirit quest sanctuary: ⁠https://www.biopark.org/