Andrew Holecek
Author on meditation, lucid dreaming, dark retreat, non-dualism,
and preparing to die from a buddhist perspective.
The Preparing to Die Program
Prepare for the most important journey of your life.
With much anticipation, Andrew’s three-month online interactive training on spiritual and practical preparations for death will take place again starting September 25th, 2024.
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 life. Live sessions begin Sept 25th (8 PM ET) and occur weekly for 12 weeks. Full recordings will be available.
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.
Unique Multi-Day Retreats
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
Amazing Meditation Experiences: What Do They Mean?
If you have been meditating for some time, sooner or later you may find that you have some amazing meditation experiences -...
How Much Should I Meditate to See Results?
I'm often asked, "How much should I meditate to see results?" Before offering more specific guidelines for meditation, to help...
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...
Lucid Dreaming
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.
How Far Are You Willing to Go to Wake Up
How Far Are You Willing to Go to Wake Up? In an interview with Lauren Krause of Trike Daily, Andrew explains how tapping into...
Introduction to Dream Yoga
In the video below, Andrew offers a brief introduction to dream yoga. Going deeper, lucid dreaming can develop into dream yoga,...
What Got Me Into Dream Yoga?
I'm often asked what got me into dream yoga? For me, the journey into these incredible nighttime practices started nearly forty...
Preparing for a Good Death
Death is only the end if you think the story is about you.
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....
Make Your Spiritual Wishes Known by Writing a Dharma Will
A legal will is a document that says how you want your money and belongings to be distributed after you die. For Buddhists, in...
Books
