Death and the Art of Dying: Luminous Bardo of Dharmata
OnlineA Journey into the Bardos of Life and Beyond - Virtual Event - These two weekends explore the energies of this bardo, showing how they also manifest in each thought and emotion.
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The Death of Death: Bringing The Tibetan Book of the Dead to Life
Via ZoomA 2 1/2 hour talk by Andrew presented by The Theosophical Society in America - Saturday, April 1, 2 pm ET (Noon MT) From the Tibetan perspective, death is an illusion. The path to “immortality” is to discover that which cannot die—because it was never born. Armed with the right view, death provides us with […]
Graceful Exit: Preparing for a Good Death – Dechen Chöling near Limoges, France
Dechen Chöling 87700 Saint-Yrieix-sous, Aixe, FranceA Unique In-Person or Online (live or taped) Workshop by Andrew at the Dechen Chöling Shambhala Center near Limoges in France - May 20 to May 27, 2023 All of life is held within the context of death. By acknowledging and preparing for death now, you will find yourself living more fully and fearlessly. In […]
Death and the Art of Dying: Deep Dive into the Luminous Bardo -The Drala Mtn Center, Colorado
Drala Mountain Center 151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO, United StatesA unique week long retreat (in-person and online) by Andrew presented by The Drala Mountain Center - August 18-24 From a spiritual perspective, death is the crowning moment of life. The karma that brought you into this life is exhausted, and the karma (habits) that will propel you into the next one hasn’t yet formed. […]
Nonduality and the Nature of Mind – Menla in Catskill Mountains, NY
Menla 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY, United StatesThis unique retreat is an exploration of the nature of mind from the nondual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and Hindu Saiva Tantra. While based on these noble paths, the program is trans-religious, pointing out timeless truths that transcend any tradition. It is based on the radical proclamation that the enlightened state is always already present, […]
Reverse Meditation: How to Use Pain and Emotional Upheaval to Accelerate Your Path – A Weekend Retreat – Madison, WI
A unique weekend retreat by Andrew presented by Tergar Meditation Community - Madison, WI - October 14-15 The Reverse Meditations offer a radical way to bring the difficulties of life onto the path. They will show you how to find freedom in the most unwanted experiences, including illness and death. These practices are the opposite […]
Awakening Through Dreams: Dream Yoga and Lucid Dreaming – In-Person or Online – October 17 – 22, 2023
OnlineAndrew will be one of Six Guest Speakers as Part of the Fall Retreat and Serenity Ridge Dialogues - Shipman, VA - Online of In-Person - October 17-22, 2023 Last year we started a six-year program focusing on the meditation practices of the Bön Mother Tantra, which is one of the most sacred texts of […]
The Preparing to Die Program -SOLD OUT
Via ZoomWe are SOLD OUT, thank you. This program will be offered again later this year. A three-month online interactive training on spiritual and practical preparations for death. This unique program provides an accessible and integrated exploration of a rich and complete cycle of teachings and practices to help us get ready for the end of […]
Dream Yoga: Going Deeper – Beyul Retreat Center, Colorado
Beyul Retreat 26604 Frying Pan Road, Meredith, CO, United StatesDream Yoga: Going Deeper Using Nocturnal Meditations to Explore the Subtle Dimensions of Mind with Andrew Holecek - Thursday, June 6th - Monday, June 10th, 2024 This unique Dream Yoga program delves into advanced techniques for inner dream yoga induction, explores subtle daily meditation practices, and provides a comprehensive approach to grasping non-lucidity and lucidity. […]
Graceful Exit: Preparing for a Good Death – Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA
Esalen Institute 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, United StatesA Unique In-Person Workshop by Andrew at the Beautiful and Renowned Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA - August 2 - 5, 2024 We all face death, but how many of us are actually ready for it? Whether our own demise or that of a loved one comes first, how prepared are we? This workshop […]
Dark Retreat, Psychedelics, and Virtual Reality – Promise or Peril?
Menla 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY, United StatesDark Retreat, Psychedelics, and Virtual Reality – Promise or Peril? With Andrew Holecek and Robert Thurman September 16 - 22, 2024 - Menla Retreat Center - In the Catskills in Phoenicia, NY A unique hybrid (in-person or online) retreat utilizing specially prepared dark rooms as well as virtual reality (equipment is provided). Dark retreat is […]
Lucid Dreaming: The Magic of Nocturnal Meditation – Mandali Retreat Center – Quarna Sopra, Italy
Mandali Retreat Center Via Belvedere 2, Quarna Sopra (VB), Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, ItalyLucid Dreaming: The Magic of Nocturnal Meditation October 4 - 10, 2024 - Mandali Retreat Center - Quarna Sopra, Italy Lucid dreaming opens the door to a vastly expanded understanding of our minds, our perception of reality, and human potential altogether. Lucidity is a code word for awareness, and heightened awareness benefits everything you do. Lucid […]