Host Michael Taft continues his conversation with Andrew Hallkeck about the transformative practice of dark retreat. The reason behind the recent surge in interest in dark practices. Its relationship to women’s principles and as an antidote to the patriarchy of the runaway. Three “tracks” or “schools” of Tibetan Vajrayana dark clitorates: Karachakra, Ninima and Bourne. The power of darkness to work in fear, fear of death, and prediction;Fearing that you are close to the truth, suggesting integration after darkness.
Andrew Holecek is an interdisciplinary academic scholar in Tibetan Buddhism and other non-dual wisdom traditions. He is a resident meditation scholar at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness and a research consultant for the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern University. His works include research into dream yoga and dark hideaway practices. Dr. Holecek is the author of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nine books, and is a member of the concert pianist. He completed a three-year retreat of Tibetan Buddhism and is a frequent subject of scientific research on meditation and clear dreams. His work aims to integrate ancient wisdom traditions with modern perspectives and help individuals navigate spiritual challenges and end-of-life experiences. He currently writes two books on dark retreat. Holecek holds doctoral degrees in classical music, biology, and dental surgery.
Andrew Holecek’s website
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