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What people are saying about William Buhlman's Spiritual Adventures Workshops . . .
"This workshop has provided me with the answers I've been looking for most of my life. And they were within me all this time."
Mike W. Novi, MI.
"It was so exciting. I can't wait to get home and practice the techniques."
Kim Y. Yelm, WA.
"Wow, what an adventure."
Paul F. Boston, Mass.
"I started having out-of-body experiences when I was a teenager.
I couldn't tell anyone, because they would think I was crazy. After the question and answer session, I felt good knowing that this is a perfectly natural experience."
Francine K. San Francisco
"A totally powerful experience.
If you have ever considered taking a workshop, this is the one! It is packed with information, techniques and answers to all of your questions on out-of-body travel."
Carolyn M. Santa Barbara, Ca.
"A refreshing change from the lecture format
in so many workshops. The discussion was lively and the techniques were simple and effective."
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"Bill is wonderful.
The workshop was insightful due to his many personal experiences
. Finally, someone I can talk to that knows what this is about."
Ken E. Denver, CO.
What people are saying about William Buhlman's new book, "The Secret of the Soul"
Whitley Streiber, author of Communion and
The Coming Global Superstorm
”This is the book to read if you want to learnabout—and
experience—OBEs.”Dr. Bruce Goldberg, author of Astral Voyages and Past Lives—Future Lives
”This extraordinary book is well researched, full of thought
provoking ideas and techniques...I highly recommend it.”Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Reinventing Medicine and Healing Words
”Out-of-body experiences are an intersection between the spiritual and physical, as The Secret of the Soul makes clear.”
Robert Bruce, author of Astral Dynamics
"I recommend THE SECRET OF THE SOUL to everyone interested in discovering not only the Astral dimension, but the nature of spiritual existence. The integrity of this book shines throughout, as does Buhlman's sincerity. Friendly, engaging and informative--priceless!"
Book Review: The Secret of the Soul
by Arthur E. Roffey, Ph.D., D.D., Director, Innervision, P.C.
The Secret of the Soul is a ‘must-read’ if you are at all interested in answering the question: “If I’m more than my body, then who am I?”. Whether you are one of the 30% of people who have experienced an out-of-body adventure yourself, or if you simply wish to better understand the phenomenon and learn how to self-initiate this form of personal exploration, this book will entertain, inform and enlighten.
Written in a clear and concise fashion by William Buhlman, best-selling author of Adventures Beyond the Body, and The Secret of the Soul, he presents details about the out-of-body experience (OBE) that have never before been presented. Based upon an international out-of-body survey thatelicited over 16,000 responses from 32 nations, The Secret of the Soul provides a convincing testimonial to the fact that OBEs are by no means relegated to the mystic, but are indeed a natural phenomena available to all of us.
Secret of the Soul
is now available in 4 languages
Adventures Beyond the Body now in 10 languages.
Survey data suggests that many people experience their first OBE during childhood, but all too often the adult world greets the child’s revelations with disbelief and instruction about “the way things really are”—the physical world that is seen with the physical eyes only. Buhlman offers helpful advice to parents who are faced with a child who encounters visitation from unseen friends and loved ones, night terrors, or the paralysis and sounds that can accompany the “vibrational state” which often precedes an OBE.
Throughout The Secret of the Soul, Buhlman scatters anecdotal reports by survey respondents that lend credibility and life to contentions made about topics as varied as: contact with spiritual beings and departed loved ones, non-physical sexual encounters, trauma-induced OBEs, physical sensations and perceptual shifts which frequently accompany the OBE state, past-life revelations, the concept of a multi-dimensional self, spiritual healing, and extraterrestrial contact. Based upon his own self-initiated OBE experiences and those reported by respondents to the survey, Buhlman postulates that the OBE is “the direct path to the soul” and constitutes a true spiritual journey. He writes, “When we transcend the body, we become the ultimate explorers of consciousness and open the door to the answers to our existence. It is our destiny to evolve beyond the dense forms we see around us and experience our spiritual self. This will occur. The only real question is when.”
The Secret of the Soul, with its many testimonies, engrossing stories and suggested techniques, makes the mysterious and miraculous seem attainable. It is a guidebook for the serious student of expanded awareness and spiritual growth. Read it. Experiment with the described methods for achieving safe, self-initiated, out-of-body experiences and you will agree: This book can change your life!
William Buhlman is the author of Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul. He is one of America’s leading experts on the subject of out-of-body experiences. William is a certified hypnotherapist and conducts workshops and lectures exploring the profound nature of out-of-body experiences and the benefits of accelerated personal development. The following articles contain excerpts from his new book, "The Secret of the Soul."
Life-changing spiritual adventures are often part of an out-of-body
experience. This is especially true of self- initiated out-of-body journeys because the explorers are prepared for their adventures. They often report an instant and dramatic change in their awareness, and their perception of the universe and themselves.
Those who have had a profound out-of-body experience speak of an incredible acceleration of their personal evolution. This can be due to their expanded ability to obtain insights and knowledge, understand past life issues or overcome their fears.
At the very core of all transcendental and God consciousness experiences is a shift of awareness away from the physical body and its senses to the formless spiritual essence within us. Many refer to this profound spiritual experience as self-realization and or God realization. Out-of-body adventures provide a powerful opportunity to experience our spiritual essence.
TRANSFORMATIONAL OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCES
By William Buhlman Author of Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul
Life-changing spiritual adventures are often part of an out-of-body experience. This is especially true of self- initiated out-of-body journeys because the explorers are more prepared for their adventures. They often report an instant and dramatic change in their awareness, their perception of the universe and themselves.
Those who have had a profound out-of-body experience speak of an incredible acceleration of their personal evolution. This can be due to their expanded ability to obtain insights and knowledge, understand past life issues or overcome their fears.
At the very core of all transcendental and God consciousness experiences is a shift of awareness away from the physical body and its senses to the formless spiritual essence within us. Many refer to this profound spiritual experience as self-realization and or God realization. Today many are awakening to the fact that out-of-body adventures provide a powerful opportunity to have a life changing transformational experience.
When we examine the pivotal spiritual events that molded many of today’s great religions we discover an
amazing similarity.
Examples of profound Spiritual Experience
“In 1996, I experienced an emotional and spiritual explosion that led to two episodes of what you describe as out-of-body experiences.Both occurred while lying in bed, doing deep breathing meditation and moving downward in consciousness toward my subconscious self.My body started to vibrate and energy emanated from every pore of my body.At first I was filled with fear but I let myself continue.As the experience continued I was in a place I can only describe as the Mind of God.I say place, but there was no place or no time.I was in the mind of Jesus on the cross and Buddha and all the prophets and holy persons throughout time.I was able to feel all of the births, lives and deaths of humanity as if I were in an endless sea of souls.It was a place of endless, unconditional love pouring forth.No beginning, no end, just pure being and the now dimensions involved.I was able to put my arms (not the physical arms, but I don’t know how else to express this) around my parents and love and forgive.I was able to forgive all and project nothing but love.”
Grace A. St. Paul, Minnesota
Out-of-body experiences by their very nature can provide dramatic shifts in consciousness and perception. This can create dramatic opportunities for personal growth.
“My out-of-body experience was in my search for God. I fell asleep but awakened again and felt a light and buzzing sensation. I then looked at my hand and felt it. My hand was real and solid yet without warmth. I moved away from my body and went to a bright, white room. I stood at the doorway and said “Higher self now”. At first nothing much happened, so I screamed out in my mind “Higher self now!’ Suddenly I was like a rocket flying through lights and stars. My awareness was stretched across the universe. Words cannot describe any of this, for I was far beyond any form and substance. I was suddenly in an incredible ocean of pure, living light. Everything was there – all knowledge, all awareness and all answers. I was part of it all. I didn’t want to ever leave.”
Robert J. York Beach, Maine
One of the tremendous benefits of out-of-body exploration is the direct approach to spiritual development that it provides. Profound spiritual experiences are reported during both spontaneous and a self-initiated out-of-body experiences.
“During my fourth self induced out-of-body experience I screamed out that I had to see God. Words can’t begin to describe it, but I felt like I suddenly shot up through layers of color. I completely surrendered to the intense motion I experienced absolute oneness with all intelligence, all life. My awareness merged with the universe, with God and for a few moments all knowledge flowed through me. It was the most incredible moment of my life.”
Keith G. Hanover, Pennsylvania
Knowledge Expansion
Many transformational experiences involve the acquisition of knowledge. During these experiences our ability to receive insights and knowledge is expanded far beyond our normal capacity. When we are out-of-body, our minds will often manifest an image of knowledge that is comfortable and understandable to us. This can be represented as a book, a library or a wise being.
“. . .I feel a vibrational energy and float from my body. I walk through the door and find myself in a new environment. Before me I see a pillar of light that is about four feet high. I feel the intensity of the light and am drawn to it. As I move closer, I can see a large book at the top of the column. I move even closer and can feel a powerful energy radiating from the book. I instinctively know that it is the Book of Knowledge. I open the book and feel a surge of knowledge flowing into me. This is difficult to put into words, for I feel overwhelmed by a flood of pure knowledge entering me. Although I can’t absorb it all, it is comforting to know it is available to me.”
Bert M., Sharpesburg, Virginia
Layers of Energy and Color
Out-of-body explorers often describe the perception of moving through layers of energy and color. Since the universe is a multi-dimensional continuum, all movement of consciousness is interdimensional in nature. I believe that the reported layers of color are our mind’s interpretation of the various energy levels or frequencies of the universe.
“Several months ago I did an out-of-body technique as I fell asleep. I was very focused on finding answers and having a spiritual experience. One night I fell asleep normally and was shaken awake by what I thought was a train running through my bedroom. I tried to move but I couldn’t. I then thought about knowing God. I instantly shot through an incredible series or layers of colors and was suddenly floating in an endless ocean of white light. I was connected to everything and everyone.”
Eric L. Detroit, Michigan
Major Shifts in Consciousness
The profound act of projecting your consciousness beyond the body can have an immediate life changing impact. You dramatically confirm your immortality and experience yourself in a shocking new light. You fully recognize, often for the first time that you are a spiritual being and that you are completely responsible for all of your actions. This is a powerful, transformational shift of consciousness that initiates immediate and lasting benefits. An inmate currently in a Maryland prison shares his experience.
A relative gave me your book, Adventures Beyond the Body, and I studied it for about a month. I did the techniques every night as I fell asleep. I experienced the sounds and vibrations that you described several times for weeks. Then one night I heard a tremendous rush of sounds and I experienced paralysis. I was scared but I did what you said and ‘let go’. I felt a sense of rapid movement and found myself in a field surrounded by dead and wounded soldiers. In total shock, a new environment seemed to unfold before me. It was a green valley between three mountains and the air was very cool. The fighting men I assumed to be Scottish because they wore plaid, but not any kind of military uniform I was familiar with. I was drawn to one man who had a sword raised over his head, about to attack a wounded man on the ground. He hesitated and I could read his thought: “I can’t do this anymore, People have got to stop killing.” At that moment, an opposing soldier ran up behind him and took his life. I felt helpless and vulnerable – not a feeling that I am familiar with. It occurred to me that this man was caught up in a situation where he did not want to fight, but he had no choice because of the lifestyle he had chosen. And then the whole picture became clear: this man was me. As I came out of the experience, I felt numb, unable to move. My waking thoughts took me back to the field of dead men, and I realized that I would continue to find myself in some kind of battlefield where it kill or be killed until I made a major change in my life. That was several months ago, and I have been focused on change ever since that experience. I now know that there is a cycle I must consciously break before I can move ahead.”
Jerome J., Maryland Correctional Facility
Jerome’s daily out-of-body techniques opened the door for an important shift in consciousness. This created the opportunity for his soul to orchestrate the experience necessary for his personal development. Often personal change requires a dramatic wake-up call for us to truly “get it”.
Crimes are committed because people have lost contact with the truth of themselves and their spiritual existence. They are disconnected from the greatest single truth of the universe – that they are powerful spiritual beings that create their reality and their life, both the positive and the negative. An out-of-body adventure is a powerful experience capable of awakening even the sleeping soul.
Unlimited Spiritual Potential
Transformational experiences are our destiny. We possess the God-given ability to obtain answers, explore past lives, resolve inner conflicts, direct healing energies and most important to experience our true spiritual essence. However, we must have the courage to go beyond our physical limits and embrace the unlimited spiritual potential that dwells within us.
Meetings and Messages Beyond the Body
By: William Buhlman
Author of Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul
One of the most amazing and life altering out-of-body experiences is a fully conscious meeting with a loved one who has passed on. This personal contact can provide startling insight into our spiritual nature, the unseen dimensions around us and a powerful verification of our immortality. It also provides an excellent opportunity for us to reunite and communicate with a friend or loved one we feared was lost to us forever.
According to the online out-of-body experience survey that I have conducted for the past five years 24% of OBEs involve contact with a departed loved one. In addition 22% of the 16,000 respondents have seen or felt the presence of a nonphysical being. Increasing evidence suggests that most contact is with individuals that we have known at some point in our past. Often spirits are attracted to us because there is a connection to a past life, our soul group or an emotional or spiritual relationship that we are unaware of at the present.
Consciously Meeting Departed Loved Ones
One of the great benefits of out-of-body exploration is the self-empowerment that it offers. It provides us with expansive new abilities and perceptions extending far beyond the limits of matter. For many it opens up a new world of possibilities that our society is only beginning to examine and understand. For example, our current concepts of death and dying are a based on some very old assumptions. Many still look at death as the end of life. Our vocabulary is filled with statements of the finality of death: the last breath, the final moments, on so on. But in reality, when someone dies they have actually changed their vibratory rate and the density of their body. So they are still very much alive and well.
“I was living in Michigan when my mother called from Maryland at about 1:00AM to tell me that after a long illness, my father had passed away. After packing a bag and making airline reservations, I decided to lie down on my living room sofa to rest for about an hour or so before my flight. Suddenly there was a sense of motion or vibration and I found myself sitting in my parent’s basement on a Danish style couch that they had for years. There was a voice from around a corner (it sounded very much like my deceased mother-in-law’s voice) that said “Susie, your daddy’s here.” In an instant I saw my father standing in front of me, a pipe in his mouth, dressed in a flannel shirt and brown Levis. I said, “What are you doing here? You are supposed to be dead. But you look great.” He opened his arms to me and said, ”Everything is good here. I feel great. I just wanted you to know.” I stood and embraced him, he seemed solid and in an instant I came back to my sofa in Michigan. It was that experience that convinced me beyond anything that I had been told during my Catholic upbringing that there is existence beyond this life. I am certain that we will meet again.”
Susan W., Bel Air, California
It is common for the person who has died to remain relatively close to the physical world for a period of time. During this time they often visit their loved ones and express their good byes.
Many people wish to meet or communicate with their departed loved ones, either to send a message or to be assured that they are in a good place. This has contributed to the popularity of psychics and mediums throughout history. Today a large number of people pursue out-of-body exploration as an alternate means to consciously meet their loved ones.
“For a month I did an OBE technique as I fell to sleep. I woke up at 6 a.m., lying on my left side. I felt strange - tingling and light. There was a light humming sound. I realized I was floating about one to two inches above my body base. I was really excited - not scared at all. When I thought about my living room I vibrated more and drifted up. Finally, I just decided to sit up, and did. Just like that I was out of my body.
Thinking that I didn't have long, I walked out of my room, down my hall, and I called out for my departed brother: “Andy?” I missed him badly and wanted to see him. Alive with excitement, I saw a dark image standing at the entrance to the kitchen. I yelled out, "Who is it?" The image jumped back like someone was playing with me. I was startled but not scared. The image stood up and walked in front of me. It was Andy. I ran down the stairs and put my arms around him. (He was solid.) I said, "Andy, where are you?”
Are you O.K.?" and he said, "Would you believe it, I'm on the other side of the mountains." When he said this a picture of the mountains, with a cabin and stream, appeared in my head. I also felt his feelings of peace and happiness and a feeling of fun, like he was living it up. He said to me, "You should do what you want to do now. I wish I would have when I was alive." Then he sent me another picture of a duplex in the slums, with a beat-up truck, and a wife that he felt no love for. At the same time I felt his emotions of sadness and despair. At the same time he also said, "This is what my life was. I always wanted to live on the other side of the mountain, but I had to wait till I died before I went." And I said, "Well you should have done that when you were alive." Then Andy said, "I know, but I didn't. When you are alive you worry about people too much. Sometimes, it's hard to be dead because you want to come back and tell people that they can have the other side of the mountain while still alive." He also told me, "Stop listening to other people and have your other side of the mountain, now!” Instantly, I snapped back into my body.
My brother Andy had died several years before. He was 28 years old.”
Laurie K., Warren, Michigan
Communication with nonphysical loved ones is often described as a form of direct knowingness or thought transference. Emotions, images and thoughts are often communicated simultaneously. In this situation, Andy is giving Laurie a personal message about self- empowerment. He is reminding her to follow her own intuition and pursue her dreams in this life. It’s important to be open to receive messages from loved ones; often their personal knowledge of us can provide a valuable source of guidance or information.
Contact with Spiritual Beings
Contact with radiant beings can manifest in many different forms. In fact a spiritual being can assume any form that is necessary to achieve its mission or convey a message. Often a non-threatening outer form is perceived in order to reduce our fears of the encounter.
“About 5 years ago I had been living a pretty hard life, but surviving. I had an experience one night where I had left my body. I have had OBE'S in the past and this was similar, but not quite like what I had experienced before. Two very large angels met me as I was looking at my body passed out in bed. They escorted me to a cemetery where my brother was buried. They took me to a service in progress, and I noticed my whole family was there, my wife, kids, and parents...they were all very upset, and I couldn't understand why. The angels spoke to me, telling me that it was I who was to be buried that day. Iimmediately felt all of the pain that my family was experiencing. The angel showed me how my parents felt when my brother died and asked me if I wanted to do that to them again. It was real. I still remember to this day every moment, and every emotion involved. From that day on I have had complete sobriety, have become a vegetarian, dropped all my ties with old acquaintances, and have been bathed in a wonderful wall of loving light. God spoke to me that day, and since then my life has been one good thing after another. I have so much to be thankful for, and feel I am truly blessed.”
Kevin H., Cleveland, Ohio
Kevin’s experience of watching his own funeral provided him with a powerful wake up call. This kind of strong message was required in order for him to change his lifestyle. One of the great benefits inherent in out-of-body travel is that the participant is far more conscious during the experience. If Kevin had experienced this as a dream it would not have the same impact on him.
A Technique for Spiritual Meeting
During my workshops I teach a method for directly contacting our loved ones or any other nonphysical intelligence. It is easy to do once you are comfortable with out-of-body exploration techniques. The key is to focus your complete, undivided attention on the person or spirit you wish to meet.
After the initial separation move away from the body and request, “Awareness Now!” Repeat this statement until your state of consciousness and your vision is as ideal as possible.
Focus your complete attention upon the person you desire to meet and communicate with. Ideally you can picture them in your mind as you announce their name or relationship and your intention. “Now I meet my sister (name)!” or "I will meet my mother now!" Be specific and repeat your request as often as needed.
Be prepared for a sense of motion or a change of environment. Also be aware that your departed loved one will often appear younger and sometimes different then they were in the physical.
If your vision or hearing is unclear remember to demand an enhancement of your perceptions. “Clarity Now! or Awareness Now!” Keep all requests in the present tense and be extremely focused.
Be open and expect to receive your request.
If you ever doubt the validity of the contact simply demand personal verification. “Who do you represent?”
It is important for us to be open and receptive to spiritual contact and information. Self-initiated out-of-body exploration provides a highly effective method to break through the energy barrier or veil between the physical and non-physical dimensions. This is particularly true in the case of a loved one that has passed over. Today many people learn and practice out-of-body exploration methods in order to meet and communicate with their loved ones. Be aware that spiritual contact can occur at any time during an out-of-body experience and is often not requested or expected. During contact experiences don’t be obsessed with the outer shape or form that you encounter. Remember people may appear completely different from how you may have known them in their past physical life. They may manifest in any number of ways including a sphere or image of light, a distinctive voice, or a younger version of the person you once knew. There is often an immediate recognition that will identify them to you. The voice or thoughts will often feel the same, with the same quality that was unique to that person. Pay attention to the message, however you receive it;.
Meetings beyond the body are a normal occurrence providing a powerful verification of our immortality and insight into our self and the unseen dimensions around us. In general the best advice is to remain calm, focus your attention and ask specific questions. These experiences can manifest in a variety of different forms and the more open we are for conscious contact the more they can and will occur. I contend that these experiences provide evidence that we are evolving into an expansive spiritual being. We are slowly awakening to the fact that we possess the God given ability to consciously explore the unseen multidimensional universe around and within us. As we evolve conscious contact with the unseen dimensions will become the accepted norm in our culture. Let us have the courage to accept and embrace our unlimited spiritual potential.
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