Andrew Holecek
Author on meditation, lucid dreaming, non-dualism, and preparing
to die from a buddhist perspective.
Guest Interviews are now on Edge of Mind
Andrew interviews luminaries in the fields of science, philosophy, spirituality, and psychology, bringing you the latest from leading edge thinkers around the world. This interview series has proven to be so well received that it now has its own home: Edge of Mind Podcast.
Upcoming Events
Experience Andrew’s teaching in person. Whether its a weekend or week-long retreat, Andrew brings his unique perspective and personality to his Dream Yoga or Death & Dying sessions. His teachings range from introductory to a high level, in-depth advanced approach.
Meditation
While meditation is used in many religious and spiritual traditions, it is not itself religious or spiritual. It’s a technique, dare we say a “technology,” for taming the mind. Anybody with a mind can practice meditation. – Andrew Holecek
My First Month Long Silent Meditation Retreat
In 1988, in an effort to explore the Buddhist path, I decided to do a month long silent meditation retreat in the forests of...
Three Downsides of the Mindfulness Revolution
The benefits of mindfulness are legion. However, I do believe there are downsides of the mindfulness revolution, because...
The Evolution of Abuse
It’s happened again, most recently in the Shambhala community. And it is heartbreaking. Scandals in spiritual organizations will...
Lucid Dreaming Dream Yoga
Lucid dreaming and dream yoga is: first you learn how to remember your dreams; then you learn how to wake up in them; then you train your mind in the dream; then you learn how to stay awake in dreamless sleep.
Dream Yoga In Depth Audio Course
If you are looking for a thorough introduction to the night time practice of dream yoga, Andrew produced a dream yoga in depth...
Best Time for Lucid Dreaming
People often ask me if there is a best time for lucid dreaming. There is, and it is in the morning hours. To most effectively...
What Is a Lucid Dream?
A lucid dream is when you wake up to the fact that you’re dreaming, but you still remain in the dream—that is, you’re dreaming...
Preparing for a Good Death
Death is only the end if you think the story is about you.
Karmic Implications of Suicide
To address questions about the karmic implications of suicide, it helps to understand the four aspects of a fully established...
Relating to Suicide from a Buddhist Perspective
The difficult topic of suicide and the depression that often triggers it are complex issues. Biological, cultural, social, and...
Holding Environment for Dying
There is a great deal we can do to help others as they die. The best thing is to create a proper holding environment for dying....
Books
