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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 [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 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Out_of_Body_Experience this link].</center>
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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]
      
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.
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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 [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][https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Out-of-body_experience&action=edit&section=26]
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==See also==
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*'''''[[Astral projection]]'''''
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==Notes==
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# G.N.M. Tyrrell, Apparitions, Gerald Duckworth and Co. Ltd, London, 1943, pp. 149.
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# C.E. Green, Out-of-the-body Experiences, Hamish Hamilton, London, 1968.
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# Journeys Out of the Body, 1971, Robert Monroe, ISBN 0-385-00861-9
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# BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Out-of-body or all in the mind?
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# https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070823141057.htm ScienceDaily (Aug. 24, 2007)First Out-of-body Experience Induced In Laboratory Setting
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# https://www.near-death.com/experiences/evidence01.html People Have NDEs While Brain Dead Retrieved Sept 21, 2007
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# Bruce, Robert (1999) Astral Dynamics: A NEW Approach to Out-of-Body Experiences ISBN 1-57174-143-7, Chapters 15–22
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# SOBEs
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# BBC NEWS | Health | Out-of-body experience recreated
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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&section=26]
   
==References==
 
==References==
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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 ==
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* [http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2007/0823out_of_body.shtml OBE in the science mainstream news]
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* [https://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2007/0823out_of_body.shtml OBE in the science mainstream news]
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* [http://abbyeagle.com/wordpress/?cat=26 A blog record of a series of OBE's by a meditator]
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* [https://abbyeagle.com/wordpress/?cat=26 A blog record of a series of OBE's by a meditator]
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* [http://www.astralinfo.org/ Website of OBE author William Buhlman]
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* [https://www.astralinfo.org/ Website of OBE author William Buhlman]
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* [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.
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* [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.
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* [http://www.meta-religion.com/Neurology/OBEs/obe_and_the_soul.htm An in-depth psychological and philosophical analysis of OBEs and self-perception]
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* [https://www.meta-religion.com/Neurology/OBEs/obe_and_the_soul.htm An in-depth psychological and philosophical analysis of OBEs and self-perception]
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* [http://skepdic.com/obe.html "Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)"] &ndash; from the ''[[Skeptic's Dictionary]]''
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* [https://skepdic.com/obe.html "Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)"] &ndash; from the ''[[Skeptic's Dictionary]]''
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* [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E3E88DE0B45599E3 "How To Use Waking Sleep Paralysis To Induce OBEs"] at Youtube
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* [https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E3E88DE0B45599E3 "How To Use Waking Sleep Paralysis To Induce OBEs"] at Youtube
    
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