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− | An '''out-of-body experience''' (OBE or sometimes OOBE), is an [[experience]] that typically involves a sensation of floating outside of one's [[body]] and, in some cases, perceiving one's [[physical]] body from a place outside one's body (autoscopy). The term out-of-the-body experience was introduced in 1943 by G.N.M Tyrrell in his book ''Apparitions'',[1] and adopted by, for example, Celia Green[2] and [[Robert Monroe]][3] as a bias-free alternative to [[belief]]-centric labels such as "astral projection" or "spirit walking". Though the term usefully distances [[research]]ers from scientifically problematic [[concepts]] such as the [[soul]], scientists still know little about the [[phenomenon]].[4] | + | An '''out-of-body experience''' (OBE or sometimes OOBE), is an [[experience]] that typically involves a sensation of floating outside of one's [[body]] and, in some cases, perceiving one's [[physical]] body from a place outside one's body (autoscopy). The term out-of-the-body experience was introduced in 1943 by G.N.M Tyrrell in his book ''Apparitions'',[1] and adopted by, for example, Celia Green[2] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Monroe Robert Monroe] as a bias-free alternative to [[belief]]-centric labels such as "astral projection" or "spirit walking". Though the term usefully distances [[research]]ers from scientifically problematic [[concepts]] such as the [[soul]], scientists still know little about the [[phenomenon]].[4] |
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− | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Out of Body Experiences''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Out_of_Body_Experience this link].</center> | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Out of Body Experiences''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Out_of_Body_Experience this link].</center> |
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| One in ten people has an out-of-body experience at some time in their lives.[5] OBEs are often part of the [[near-death experience]], and reportedly may also lead to [[astral projection]]. Those who have experienced OBEs sometimes claim to have observed details which were unknown to them beforehand.[6] | | One in ten people has an out-of-body experience at some time in their lives.[5] OBEs are often part of the [[near-death experience]], and reportedly may also lead to [[astral projection]]. Those who have experienced OBEs sometimes claim to have observed details which were unknown to them beforehand.[6] |
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− | In some cases the [[phenomenon]] appears to occur [[spontaneously]]; in others it is associated with a [[physical]] or [[mental]] [[trauma]], use of [[psychedelic]] drugs, dissociative drugs, or a [[dream]]-like [[state]]. Many [[technique]]s aiming to induce the [[experience]] deliberately have been developed,[7] for example visualization while in a relaxed, meditative state. Recent (2007) studies have shown that experiences somewhat similar to OBEs can be induced by direct [[brain]] stimulation. Some of those who experience OBEs claimed to have willed themselves out of their bodies, while others report having found themselves being pulled from their bodies (usually preceded by a feeling of paralysis). In other accounts, the feeling of being outside the body was suddenly realized after the [[fact]], and the experiencers saw their own bodies almost by [[accident]].[8] OBEs often occur during the borderline stage between REM sleep and arousal when sleep paralysis may persist and dream imagery may mingle with sensory input. | + | In some cases the [[phenomenon]] appears to occur [[spontaneously]]; in others it is associated with a [[physical]] or [[mental]] [[trauma]], use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelics psychedelic] drugs, dissociative drugs, or a [[dream]]-like [[state]]. Many [[technique]]s aiming to induce the [[experience]] deliberately have been developed,[7] for example visualization while in a relaxed, meditative state. Recent (2007) studies have shown that experiences somewhat similar to OBEs can be induced by direct [[brain]] stimulation. Some of those who experience OBEs claimed to have willed themselves out of their bodies, while others report having found themselves being pulled from their bodies (usually preceded by a feeling of paralysis). In other accounts, the feeling of being outside the body was suddenly realized after the [[fact]], and the experiencers saw their own bodies almost by [[accident]].[8] OBEs often occur during the borderline stage between REM sleep and arousal when sleep paralysis may persist and dream imagery may mingle with sensory input. |
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− | Some neurologists have suspected that the [[event]] is triggered by a mismatch between visual and tactile signals. They used a [[virtual]] [[reality]] setup to recreate an OBE. The subject looked through goggles and saw his own body as it would appear to an outside observer standing behind him. The [[experiment]]er then touched the subject at the same time as a rod appeared to touch the virtual image. The experiment created an [[illusion]] of being behind and outside one's body. However, critics point out that it is uncertain how this relates to the OBE phenomenon.[9][http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Out-of-body_experience&action=edit§ion=26] | + | Some neurologists have suspected that the [[event]] is triggered by a mismatch between visual and tactile signals. They used a [[virtual]] [[reality]] setup to recreate an OBE. The subject looked through goggles and saw his own body as it would appear to an outside observer standing behind him. The [[experiment]]er then touched the subject at the same time as a rod appeared to touch the virtual image. The experiment created an [[illusion]] of being behind and outside one's body. However, critics point out that it is uncertain how this relates to the OBE phenomenon.[9][https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Out-of-body_experience&action=edit§ion=26] |
| ==See also== | | ==See also== |
| *'''''[[Astral projection]]''''' | | *'''''[[Astral projection]]''''' |
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| # Journeys Out of the Body, 1971, Robert Monroe, ISBN 0-385-00861-9 | | # Journeys Out of the Body, 1971, Robert Monroe, ISBN 0-385-00861-9 |
| # BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Out-of-body or all in the mind? | | # BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Out-of-body or all in the mind? |
− | # http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070823141057.htm ScienceDaily (Aug. 24, 2007)First Out-of-body Experience Induced In Laboratory Setting | + | # https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070823141057.htm ScienceDaily (Aug. 24, 2007)First Out-of-body Experience Induced In Laboratory Setting |
− | # http://www.near-death.com/experiences/evidence01.html People Have NDEs While Brain Dead Retrieved Sept 21, 2007 | + | # https://www.near-death.com/experiences/evidence01.html People Have NDEs While Brain Dead Retrieved Sept 21, 2007 |
| # Bruce, Robert (1999) Astral Dynamics: A NEW Approach to Out-of-Body Experiences ISBN 1-57174-143-7, Chapters 15–22 | | # Bruce, Robert (1999) Astral Dynamics: A NEW Approach to Out-of-Body Experiences ISBN 1-57174-143-7, Chapters 15–22 |
| # SOBEs | | # SOBEs |
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| *Leland, Kurt. (2002). The Unanswered Question: Death, Near-Death, and the Afterlife. Hampton Roads Publishing. ISBN 978-1571742995 | | *Leland, Kurt. (2002). The Unanswered Question: Death, Near-Death, and the Afterlife. Hampton Roads Publishing. ISBN 978-1571742995 |
| == External links == | | == External links == |
− | * [http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2007/0823out_of_body.shtml OBE in the science mainstream news] | + | * [https://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2007/0823out_of_body.shtml OBE in the science mainstream news] |
− | * [http://abbyeagle.com/wordpress/?cat=26 A blog record of a series of OBE's by a meditator] | + | * [https://abbyeagle.com/wordpress/?cat=26 A blog record of a series of OBE's by a meditator] |
− | * [http://www.astralinfo.org/ Website of OBE author William Buhlman] | + | * [https://www.astralinfo.org/ Website of OBE author William Buhlman] |
− | * [http://www.gnosticweb.com/Out-of-Body-Experiences Out-of-body and Near-death experiences] Articles, videos and discussions on out-of-body and near-death experiences. | + | * [https://www.gnosticweb.com/Out-of-Body-Experiences Out-of-body and Near-death experiences] Articles, videos and discussions on out-of-body and near-death experiences. |
− | * [http://www.meta-religion.com/Neurology/OBEs/obe_and_the_soul.htm An in-depth psychological and philosophical analysis of OBEs and self-perception] | + | * [https://www.meta-religion.com/Neurology/OBEs/obe_and_the_soul.htm An in-depth psychological and philosophical analysis of OBEs and self-perception] |
− | * [http://skepdic.com/obe.html "Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)"] – from the ''[[Skeptic's Dictionary]]'' | + | * [https://skepdic.com/obe.html "Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)"] – from the ''[[Skeptic's Dictionary]]'' |
− | * [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E3E88DE0B45599E3 "How To Use Waking Sleep Paralysis To Induce OBEs"] at Youtube | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E3E88DE0B45599E3 "How To Use Waking Sleep Paralysis To Induce OBEs"] at Youtube |
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