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September 30 - September 30, 2026
What happens when we step beyond the familiar world of light, distraction, and sensory input? Join Andrew Holecek for an experiential journey into the ancient practice of dark retreat and the profound teachings of the Clear Light.
In this online session, explore the relationship between darkness, nonduality, creativity, healing, and our deepest nature of mind. Through teachings, guided practices, and practical guidance for exploring darkness in your own environment, Andrew will introduce the transformative potential of dark retreat and offer tools for beginning or deepening your own practice.
This 1-hour online session includes time for Q&A, offering an accessible introduction to the wisdom of darkness and an opportunity to explore how this ancient practice can open new pathways to clarity, insight, and direct experience. A Zoom link will be provided before 11 am PST. You should be able to join the waiting room 15 minutes prior to that start time.
Andrew Holecek is an author, speaker, and humanitarian who offers seminars internationally on meditation, lucid dreaming, and the art of dying. He is the author of many books, including The Power and the Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy, and Preparing to Die: Pr...
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