Monroe 1915 1995 was a radio broadcasting executive who, in the late 1950s, began to spontaneously experience a phenomenon now commonly referred to as an out of body experience obe. Robert a monroe has been a pioneer in exploring outofthebody experiences, and journeys out of the body, his first book, has become the undisputed classic in the field. His 1971 book journeys out of the body is credited with popularizing the term outofbody experience. Monroe 19151995, was a radio broadcasting executive who became known for his research into altered consciousness and founding the monroe institute. The obe phenomenon is discussed in great detail in robert a. Laurie monroes tale of communication with her dad robert. Robert monroes book is an easy, informative and interesting read compared to william buhlman s adventures beyond the body which is rather technical. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy journeys out of the body new edition by monroe, robert a. When i was approximately ten years old i was living together with my older brother at my uncles house, a major in the u.
Bob basically demystified the natural human states that lay beyond the physical. With more than 300,000 copies sold to date, this is the definitive work on the extraordinary phenomenon of outofbody experiences, by the founder of the. This book is highly recommended to complement this series. This technique was studied and tested on many individuals at his institute to induce a powerful form of out of body experience and consciousness. Buy a cheap copy of journeys out of the body book by robert a.
Robert monroe far journeys out of body astral plane. In his book journeys out of the body robert a monroe discusses astral projection with his readers. My brother joe, for his invaluable love and support. This recommended introduction by ronald russell is a great primer for people interested in learning more about the pioneering work of robert monroe. Books on out of body by robert monroe sumari healing arts. He is credited for having brought to light the term outofbody experience obe with his very popular book journeys out of the body that was published in 1971. Journeys out of the body by robert monroe robert monroe s book is an easy, informative and interesting read compared to william buhlmans adventures beyond the body which is rather technical. It is his first book and its one of the best books i have read in my entire life.
The monroe institute is the world leader in human consciousness exploration. Buy journeys out of the body journeys trilogy updated by robert a monroe isbn. Often an oobe start with a vibrating or shaking feeling in the body. Robert monroe books journeys trilogy astral dynamics. However, he understood lucid dreaming more as an actual exit of the mind from the body, which is why the term outofbody experience obe was introduced. In robert monroe s book far journeys he shares many recorded accounts of obes including the following. When surveying the metaphysical literature produced in the last century, it is impossible to overstate the importance of robert monroe. Monroe did several experiment to verify that his obe was real and not just a dream. Monroe main street books doubleday new york london toronto sydney auckland. Astral dynamics has stains on the gilt as pictured.
Bob monroe discusses how he came to create the monroe institute and the hemi sync system. However, he understood the phase more as an actual exit of the mind from the body, which is why the term outofbody experience obe. Robert monroe was also the developer of hemisync, which uses binaural beats to help alter states of consciousness. One day i was reclined on my bed quite awake and was looking at the ceiling beams of.
His 1971 book, journeys out of the body, is credited with popularizing the term outofbody experiences obe. For example, he describes an obe in which he slammed into a wall and was stuck for what seemed like an hour, trying to get around it. Like muldoon and monroe before him, buhlman gives obe narratives and explains what he discovered in his numerous obes. Perhaps that is why some of the other authors books lack specific details, maybe they assume people have started with robert monroe s books.
Monroe journeys out of the body far journeys robert a. In this online course, you will learn techniques for inducing an outofbodyexperience obe, as described in robert monroe s seminal book journeys out of the body. Robert monroe never mentioned locale iii in any of his later books, perhaps by a reason. This entry was posted in uncategorized and tagged astral plane, astral travel, charles tart, death, fiction, life, life after death, metaphysics, monroe institute, obe, outofbodyexperience, paranormal, robert monroe, short stories, susan buhlman, william buhlman on july 23, 2019 by admin.
When robert monroe began having his first outofbody adventures in 1958 only two scholarly, scientific books had been written about the phenomenon in english. Robert monroe has, so far, made the largest contribution toward popularizing the phase state. It starts with what he calls the vibrational state. Now, after reading pretty much every obe book i could get my hands on, hundreds of my own obes and writing two of my own obe books, and i.
Robert in a way was a patriot on the western arts of this technique obe using science of the. Robert monroe, whose books changed my life forever. He points out many things that arent explained well in prior books. Robert allan monroe 1915 1995 was a psychic researcher and author of book that popularized the expression outofbody experience also called astral projection. The worlds leading education center for the study of human consciousness. For over 40 years the monroe institute has been welcoming consciousness explorers from all over the world. Classics on out of body exploration by the founder of the famous monroe institute. My first experience of white crow republishing a important book is randis prize. I use a grade from 0 10 10 is the besthighest on the books. Monroes undisputed classic, journeys out of the body doubleday, 1971. If you purchase these books by following these links, youll help me out a bit and ill appreciate it a lot. Robert monroe is probably the most well known figurehead of astral projection in the western world. Robert monroe has, so far, made the largest contribution toward popularizing lucid dreaming state.
Robert monroes out of body technique blisscoded sound. Robert allan monroe, also known as bob monroe october 30, 1915 march 17, 1995, was a radio broadcasting executive who became known for his research into altered consciousness and founding the monroe institute. Monroe also describes some experiences that he cant fit into his 3 locales. Monroe, our experiential programs are offered on our main campus in faber, virginia usa as well as 12 additional countries and online. A couple of years ago i read an internet announcement that robert monroe had died of pneumonia in 1995. Monroe was a conservative virginia businessman who had his first outofbody. One good technique of astral projection is the one developed by robert monroe from the monroe institute. Journeys out of the body, by robert monroe metaphysical.
This came about as the result of some forty carefully validated. In robert monroes book titled journeys out of the body he describes how own technique for inducing oobes. In 1971 doubleday published a book called journeys out of the body, a virginia businessmans memoir of his weird and wonderful adventures on other planes of reality. Monroe journeys out of the body by robert a monroe. To me, the best monroe s book, without a doubt, is journeys out of the body. This book is a great book to follow robert monroe s 3 books, and otherwhere is also a great book on its own merits, you could read it 1st and if inspired and want to know more read robert monroe s books. Astral projection is the concept that with enough mediation and cognitive control you can be able to have your soul, spirit, etc. I highly recommend reading monroe s book if you have even the slightest interest in obe s. Spinning round and round, he experienced absolute bliss unadulterated and unconfinedin which he transcended his own personality and became one with everything he perceived. In the context, monroe has just resolved to seek out his source. Robert monroe s book is often referred to by other authors who share their out of body experiences and methods.
He had a long and distinguished career in the broadcasting industry, as a writer, director of programs, and creator and producer of some four hundred radio and tv network. Robert monroe floated out of his body for the first time. This a document that is mostly a retelling of robert monroe s book journeys out of the body aside from these techniques the book also tells his own personal experiences with astral projection. Vintage footage of robert monroe talking about his book journeys out of the body during the morning show, 1979. This book was published around the same time my first book, which i wrote for the same reasons. The outofbody experience may have to do with a specific way the brain tries to make. His main method is probably the best starting point for a newcomer. James dekornes official website new dawn articles the. Our nondogmatic experiential approach allows you to pursue your own personal exploration of human consciousness. Why people have outofbody experiences the atlantic. In this book, monroe describes some pretty graphic and unusual obes.
Even though youve left your body for the last time, your love and dedication are still spreading spirituality throughout this plane. The classic work on outofbody experience by robert a. His methods of achieving astral projection are well known, documented and published. That book, which has sold more than a million copies, and that man, robert monroe, helped cement the concept of astral travel into the american psyche and made the outofbody experience a household word. The feeling was less like chemical intoxication than being drunk on life. The other two books are so filled up with metaphor and personal interpretation that i could hardly resonate with them, while i resonated a lot with the first book. His other books are far journeys and ultimate journey are equally outstanding. It is a must read for those interested in or who wish to explore out of body experience. This, the first of robert monroe s books, is the most methodical and explanatory of the three. Journeys out of the body an online course hemisync.