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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]  

 

 

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]

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.

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]

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]

==Notes==

==Notes==

# G.N.M. Tyrrell, Apparitions, Gerald Duckworth and Co. Ltd, London, 1943, pp. 149.

# G.N.M. Tyrrell, Apparitions, Gerald Duckworth and Co. Ltd, London, 1943, pp. 149.

# 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

# BBC NEWS | Health | Out-of-body experience recreated

# BBC NEWS | Health | Out-of-body experience recreated

 

==References==

==References==

*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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