Death & Enlightenment: Spiritual Opportunity of a Lifetime with Andrew Holecek

Delve into the Buddhist teachings on death and dying as opportunities to live more fully.

The “bardo of becoming” is where we will spend 49 days after death. This precious time presents unparalleled opportunities for rapid spiritual progress when nearly miraculous possibilities for enlightenment arise. Discover what to expect after you die, when to expect it and how to take advantage of it. We will practice meditations to prepare for death and learn ways to help those who have passed. Linking the esoteric with the practical, we will also explore diverse topics such as suicide, euthanasia, abortion and the death of a pet. Learning about death ironically brings us to life, and shows us how to live more fully and fearlessly.

Andrew Holecek is the founder of the Forum of Living and Dying, which offers seminars internationally on death, dying and beyond. A columnist for Bodhi Magazine, he has also written for many other periodicals related to spirituality and Buddhism. Andrew is the author of The Power and the Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy and the forthcoming Prepare to Die: A Spiritual and Practical Guide from the Buddhist Perspective.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Friday, September 23. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, September 25. View Detailed Program Information.