Host Michael Taft speaks with Andrew Holecek concerning the transformative observe of Darkish Retreat, how the thoughts “falls into itself,” gentle as obfuscator, the revelation of the development of actuality, the facility—and really actual risks—of Darkish Retreat, methods to start the observe of Darkish Retreat, nondual view, Andrew’s personal journey into this observe, and the “collision with the infinite.”
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 observe 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 non secular challenges and end-of-life experiences. He’s at present writing two books on darkish retreat. Holecek holds levels in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgical procedure.
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