Andrew Holecek

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: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Dr. Holecek is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the coauthor of scientific papers on lucid dreaming. His work has appeared in Psychology Today, Parabola, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Utne Reader, Buddhadharma Magazine, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals. He also hosts the popular Edge of Mind podcast, conversations with leading-edge thinkers in the fields of science, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, integral studies, and the arts.  Andrew is the founder of the international Night Club community, a support platform for the nocturnal meditations, and the co-founder of Global Dental Relief, which provides free oral health care to children in developing countries. He holds degrees in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgery. Learn more at andrewholecek.com.

Upcoming Programs by Andrew Holecek

The Wisdom of Darkness: An Introduction to the Power of Dark retreat

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. […]

Clearlight, Darkness, and Nonduality

October 26 - November 1, 2026

The path to the Clearlight—or prabhāsvarā in Sanskrit—points to the indescribable essence of ultimate freedom, a nondual reality only accessible through direct experience. Enlightened beings speak of this radiant transparency as the very nature of mind. Join Andrew Holecek  for a transformative retreat where the subtle teachings of yogas, tantras, and texts like the Book […]