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ONLINE Pure Lands, Hidden Lands, Sacred Lands: Spiritual Pilgrimage for Dark Times

August 18–24, 2025

Hybrid Program, Online Programs

Note: This is a hybrid program and you are on the registration page to attend at your home, online. If you choose to attend remotely, we encourage you to participate in a way that works best for your schedule and time zone.

If you prefer to attend in person, at DMC, head over to our on-land registration page for this program. 

Program Start Date & Time: August 18th  |  7:30 pm

Program End Date & Time: August 24th  |  12:30 pm
  • Have you been meditating for a long time but aren’t sure you’ll ever reach enlightenment?
  • When you consider reincarnation and look at the trajectory the world is on, have you thought, “I am not so sure I want to be born back here?”
  • Does the concept of heaven sometimes seem a lot more appealing?
  • Do you long to discover sacred places for spiritual rejuvenation, both inner and outer?
  • Do you wish that Buddhism didn’t seem so lonely and require you to work so hard to become enlightened?
Tibetan Buddhism offers a unique perspective on Pure Lands, blissful realms for spiritual growth after death. However, this aspect of Tibetan’s Buddhism’s take on rebirth is rarely taught in the West.

This program delves into exoteric (sutra) and esoteric (tantra) Pure Lands, equipping you with everything you need to know. We will explore the history of Pure Land in Tibetan Buddhism. We will also discuss the various Pure Lands, why Amitabha’s Sukhavati is so special, and the importance of faith in achieving rebirth there. We will also see how Pure Lands are different from heaven and understand how to integrate them with a non-theistic Buddhist worldview. You’ll also discover how to cultivate a “pure land of the present moment” in the tantric Pure Land practices, including mantra recitation and inner pilgrimage.

Topics we will cover:

  • How we constantly evict ourselves from the Pure Lands
  • Finding purity in impurity
  • Mappo ­– the end of the dharma
  • The ontology matrix: How real are these places?
  • Spiritual solar power and mystical photosynthesis
  • How to meet Amitabha in daily life
  • Emptiness: the essence of purification
  • Purification in Yogachara and Dzogchen
  • Pure Land principles to empower ecological activism
  • Beyul: How to get there?
  • Sacred Lands: Why go there?

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone from any tradition interested in outer Pure Lands as real places we can go to and those wishing to explore the inner Pure Land principle.
  • Anyone wanting to learn about the largest form of Buddhism in the world and its place in Tibetan Buddhism.
  • Anyone wanting to access esoteric Pure Lands on this earth.
  • Anyone wanting to complete their study of the Bardo teachings and understand why the Buddha taught that the Pure Lands are ideal places for rebirth after death.
  • Anyone wanting to know how to get there, why go there, what happens there, and how you can better help others by going there.

Whether you’re new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, this program offers valuable insights for anyone interested in rebirth, enlightenment, and the power of faith. Join us and unlock the profound wisdom of Tibetan Pure Land Buddhism.

Scholarships

If you would be unable to attend without financial support, we do have scholarships available for those who would like to attend the online portion only. These scholarships have been made possible by partnering with Andrew Holecek. Please apply here by August 8th.

Proposed Program Schedule
(All times listed are in Mountain Time Zone).

August 18th
Slideshow and Zoom Orientation:   7:30 pm – 7:45 pm

Opening Session:   7:45 pm – 9:00 pm

August 19th – 23rd
Session:   9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Session:   4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Session:   8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

August 24th
Final Session   9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Is This Program For YOU?

This program is for anyone wanting to prepare for the end of life. It is a no-nonsense deep dive into the profound teachings of the bardos. While it describes the spiritual preparation from a Buddhist perspective, the material is tailored for anyone interested in a non-material approach to death. This retreat is for those interested in exploring meditations that are designed to prepare you for death, and to discover states of mind that do not dissolve at the end of life. This program is also for those wishing to help others during the dying process, either personally or professionally, from both a spiritual and practical perspective.

Scholarships

If you would be unable to attend without financial support, we do have scholarships available for those who would like to attend the online portion only. These scholarships have been made possible by partnering with Andrew Holecek.

Please apply here by August 8th.

Recording

The talks and program sessions will be recorded. Registered participants will have viewable access to the recordings for 14 days after the program concludes.

Presenter

Andrew Holecek

Andrew Holecek offers seminars internationally on meditation, lucid dreaming, 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; Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep; Dreams of Light: The Profound Daytime […]

Program Details

Dates: August 18–24, 2025

Tuition: Price
  • $425.00 – Only For Online Participants
Presenter:

Andrew Holecek

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Check in Instructions:

This is an online program that will be conducted on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with simple instructions for downloading and using Zoom on your computer, laptop, or other device. At least 24 hours before the start time, a link to join the retreat will be sent to you via email.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to add "onlineteam@dralamountain.org" to your email address book, to ensure that these emails don't get blocked as spam.

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