From Psychedelics to Dharma: Vajrayana Buddhism & Monastic Life with Ani Pema Dolma, Episode 249, Medicine for These Times
In this episode, Ani Pema Dolma shares her deep experience with Vajrayana Buddhism, exploring the importance of lineage, the role of enlightened teachers, and the transformative power of fasting and meditation on the spiritual path.
Check out her previous episode with Beth here: https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/acacea-sherman-lewis-redefining-psychedelic-exploration-experience-growth/
Acacea Sherman-Lewis, also known as Ani Pema Dolma, is a Buddhist nun (Getsul) in the Tibetan Vajrayana Kagyu lineage. Formerly, her work focused on cultural anthropology, ethnobotanical studies, and consciousness research through her educational platform, Divine Master Alchemy, which explored traditional entheogenic practices and cross-cultural spirituality.
Today, her life is devoted primarily to the Buddhist path through practice, retreat, and service. She serves as a Chopön during Nyungné retreat at Ser Cho Ling and practices under the guidance of her tsawei lamas and root gurus, Mike Crowley and Wangchen Rinpoche. Her path is rooted in devotion, contemplative discipline, and the aspiration to benefit beings through the Dharma.
Episode Highlights
▶ Vajrayana Buddhist practices and lineage
▶ The role of enlightened teachers and gurus
▶ The significance of fasting, especially dry fasting
▶ The concept of Bodhicitta and compassion in Buddhism
Ani Pema Dolma’s Links & Resources
For those interested, Ani Pema Dolma is offering a legacy flash drive archive containing teachings, classes, and recordings from the last 7 years covering entheogens, spiritual traditions, healing practices, plant medicine, cultural anthropology, and consciousness studies.
The flash drive is available for donations of $250 or more.
Donations can be sent via:
PayPal: paypal.me/divinemasteralchemy
Venmo: @acacealewis
After donating, please email your name, shipping address, and phone number to [email protected].
Ani Pema Dolma is currently on semi-silent dry fasting retreat and preparing for three-year retreat, so all support goes directly toward food, retreat supplies, and sustaining practice. Thank you sincerely to everyone who has supported her path and work over the years.
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