Dr. Andrew Holecek has completed the traditional three-year Buddhist meditation retreat and offers seminars internationally on meditation, dream yoga, and the art of dying. He is the author of many books, including Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition; The Power and the Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy;, and his dream trilogy, Dream Yoga,; Dreams of Light,; and The Lucid Dreaming Workbook. His forthcoming book is Reverse Meditation: How to Use Your Pain and Most Difficult Emotions as the Doorway to Inner Freedom.

‍Dr. Holecek is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and he has authored scientific papers. His work has appeared in Parabola, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Utne Reader, Buddhadharma Magazine, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals. Andrew holds degrees in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgery.