Host Michael Taft continues his dialog with with Andrew Holecek concerning the transformative apply of Darkish Retreat; the explanations behind the latest surge of curiosity in darkness practices; its relationship to the female precept and as an antidote to runaway patriarchy; the three “tracks” or “colleges” of darkish retreat in Tibetan Vajrayana: Kalachakra, Nyingma, and Bön; the ability of darkness for working with concern, concern of dying, projections; concern as an indication that you simply’re near the reality, and hints for integration put up darkness.
Andrew Holecek is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner in Tibetan Buddhism and different nondual knowledge traditions. He’s the Resident Contemplative Scholar on the Institute for Superior Consciousness Research, and a analysis marketing consultant for the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern College. His work includes research on dream yoga and the apply of darkish retreat. Dr. Holecek is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medication, the creator of 9 books, and a live performance pianist. He has accomplished the Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat and is a frequent topic in scientific research on meditation and lucid dreaming. His work integrates historical knowledge traditions with modern views, aiming to assist people navigate religious challenges and end-of-life experiences. He’s at the moment writing two books on darkish retreat. Holecek holds levels in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgical procedure.
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