on 24 Mar 2021 at 3:49 pm1Taos Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
The ashram staff and board are very sad to share the news that our beloved Guru sister Sara Morgan has left her body. Sara was loved by all who met her. She shared her heart, sparkle and wisdom with great generosity. Ram Nam Satya Hai! We will deeply miss Sara’s presence but know that she is in Maharaj-ji’s arms with Ram Dass and all who left before her. May her memory be blessed! “
Beloved generous one. You shared the early dances for women that Sam shared with you and we will always remember dancing with you beneath the tree in California we surround you with the soft breath of our love Blessed Be.
I was in touch with Sara in recent times before she departed, when she was living in Marrakech, so we were in the same timezone. I sensed much grace permeating her soul the last time we spoke, possibly more than she knew, as she was more in consideration of practicalities of facing this latest challenge. She was extraordinary in how she survived her predicted timeline with cancer, like no one I ever encountered… and I will always be grateful for her kindness and generous, encouraging role-modeling when I was also dealing with cancer, years ago. We shared fond memories of teaching a post-Mendocino camp retreat together and a beautiful visit in her home in northern New Mexico. Flow on, Beautiful One! You leave much light in your wake for us all. Thank you for your friendship.
Here are some brief stories about Sara, who has my profound respect and gratitude.
In the early 2000’s (?), the Santa Cruz community hosted the Jamiat Khas at the Land of the Medicine Buddha. I invited Sara to speak about her experience with illness and to reflect on death. She did so articulately and earnestly. What I remember is someone asking her how she handled the pain. She answered, “Sometimes all you can do is scream ‘Allah! Allah!’”
One year at Mendocino Camp, Sara was the retreat guide, a rare occurrence. I had the notion of doing a survey of breath and breath practices for my retreat and had brought associated materials. When she came to my tent to meet, I told her my plan. She looked at me and said, “But what about all those feelings?” I promptly burst into tears and spent the next three days weeping.
On Maui three or four years ago, we were both attending the International Death Doula Conference that Bodhi guides. In one of the groups, the question was asked, “What is it you really want?” Sara answered “I want to be awake, fully awake, all of the time!” And she meant it.
At the Jamiat Ahm several years ago in Ohio, she was asked to give a class, which she did with sincerity and fervor. The video below is of her reciting a Rumi poem during that class.
When our beloved Mary sent the email about what was unfolding as Sara was dying in Morocco, something was ignited. It felt like basking in her radiance, even though she was across the world. She was a human facing life and death with a good heart, dedication, and even humor. What more can we hope for? Ya Salaamo Sara!
I only learned this week that Sara had passed. The last time I saw her was perhaps 8 years ago when she was in Sebastopol, I believe, and was dealing with throat cancer. So this is a sad revelation for me, that she passed some months ago.
I met Sara at Lama. She was one of the first I met there, in about 1979. She and the other Lama “Beans” would close their eyes and bow with hands together in a prayer position, to greet a person, especially a new person. I found this awkward but her sweetness and humility impressed me. And I was further taken with her as we spoke long and honestly in informal “girl” conversations, about everything under the sun and moon. Though we were not in constant contact, obviously, we met as two old friends whenever the opportunity presented itself. I am so sorry she is gone from this earth, and so glad to have known her.
The ashram staff and board are very sad to share the news that our beloved Guru sister Sara Morgan has left her body. Sara was loved by all who met her. She shared her heart, sparkle and wisdom with great generosity. Ram Nam Satya Hai! We will deeply miss Sara’s presence but know that she is in Maharaj-ji’s arms with Ram Dass and all who left before her. May her memory be blessed! “
Beloved generous one. You shared the early dances for women that Sam shared with you and we will always remember dancing with you beneath the tree in California we surround you with the soft breath of our love Blessed Be.
I was in touch with Sara in recent times before she departed, when she was living in Marrakech, so we were in the same timezone. I sensed much grace permeating her soul the last time we spoke, possibly more than she knew, as she was more in consideration of practicalities of facing this latest challenge. She was extraordinary in how she survived her predicted timeline with cancer, like no one I ever encountered… and I will always be grateful for her kindness and generous, encouraging role-modeling when I was also dealing with cancer, years ago. We shared fond memories of teaching a post-Mendocino camp retreat together and a beautiful visit in her home in northern New Mexico. Flow on, Beautiful One! You leave much light in your wake for us all. Thank you for your friendship.
Here are some brief stories about Sara, who has my profound respect and gratitude.
In the early 2000’s (?), the Santa Cruz community hosted the Jamiat Khas at the Land of the Medicine Buddha. I invited Sara to speak about her experience with illness and to reflect on death. She did so articulately and earnestly. What I remember is someone asking her how she handled the pain. She answered, “Sometimes all you can do is scream ‘Allah! Allah!’”
One year at Mendocino Camp, Sara was the retreat guide, a rare occurrence. I had the notion of doing a survey of breath and breath practices for my retreat and had brought associated materials. When she came to my tent to meet, I told her my plan. She looked at me and said, “But what about all those feelings?” I promptly burst into tears and spent the next three days weeping.
On Maui three or four years ago, we were both attending the International Death Doula Conference that Bodhi guides. In one of the groups, the question was asked, “What is it you really want?” Sara answered “I want to be awake, fully awake, all of the time!” And she meant it.
At the Jamiat Ahm several years ago in Ohio, she was asked to give a class, which she did with sincerity and fervor. The video below is of her reciting a Rumi poem during that class.
When our beloved Mary sent the email about what was unfolding as Sara was dying in Morocco, something was ignited. It felt like basking in her radiance, even though she was across the world. She was a human facing life and death with a good heart, dedication, and even humor. What more can we hope for? Ya Salaamo Sara!
I only learned this week that Sara had passed. The last time I saw her was perhaps 8 years ago when she was in Sebastopol, I believe, and was dealing with throat cancer. So this is a sad revelation for me, that she passed some months ago.
I met Sara at Lama. She was one of the first I met there, in about 1979. She and the other Lama “Beans” would close their eyes and bow with hands together in a prayer position, to greet a person, especially a new person. I found this awkward but her sweetness and humility impressed me. And I was further taken with her as we spoke long and honestly in informal “girl” conversations, about everything under the sun and moon. Though we were not in constant contact, obviously, we met as two old friends whenever the opportunity presented itself. I am so sorry she is gone from this earth, and so glad to have known her.