When i was about 16, i had something that could only be called NDE as far as i can tell. I don't speak about it much since it brings me some trouble in my mind and soul but i would like to share right nowPosted by greybeard (here)
Yes thats true however those that have had a NDE say that its even more real over there.Posted by Sammy (here)
I share the same view, Bill... all seven points. I like to assume I have a choice, but I strive not to impose that on others, yet some of my arguments (I have been told) are compelling. The intensity of the material realm (which I call "hard physicality") where the illusion of death is so powerful makes it incredibly intense. The apparent solidity, the colors, the powerful emotions... I cannot imagine all these are as intense at the less dense experiential realms (which I refer to as "soft physicality").
Same with the enlightened--they say that awareness is highlighted and everything more real than in what they perceive as illusion--they see the magnificence of the Divine in everything.
After enlightenment life goes on as before hence the much used "Chopping wood -fetching water"
The like is of Eckhart Tolle-- Mooji - Adyashanti are very busy helping people overcome the challenges of life--no avoidance.
The Buddha was all about the middle path--acceptance-he did see life as misery for a lot of people--and he teaching is about escapingfrom the karmic wheel of reincarnation as far as my little understanding of Buddhism goes.
However in this life-- I agree with Bill that the 7points he highlighted make for an interesting fulfilling life.
Chris
That day, my uncle died of a massive heart attack, about 20/30 minutes before i got my experience
I was alone at home and suddenly felt so sleepy i could not handle it and went to sleep, it was around 10 am or so. I felt asleep right away, it was very intense sleep, very deep, and i was falling for ages in what seemed like a giant lake, like vanilla colored, warm and full of moving lights. Then i felt someone floating behind me and i opened my eyes and i was in my room again, but it was a bit different, there was a window that would not be possible on my real room, and through it i saw an incredible world, full of light and trees and colors, and there was something so beautiful about it, like a gaze i can't describe. I wanted desperately to go there and started climbing through the window and then i noticed a paper note pinned right next to the window, it just said "don't go outside or you'll die", and i felt some kind of shock and fear i didn't dare to go out anymore.
When i took a step back from the window i heard people talking outside my room, and then i thought i will go see who are those people and started walking towards the door but before i could get there there was like a yellow light that suddenly filled everything. Then i was falling in the emptiness of that vanilla lake again, and suddenly someone took my hand and pulled me up for what feel ages, i could not see but vanilla all around but i could feel that hand and it was very warm and safe and i held to it. The next thing i know is someone opened my room door and it was my cousin crying, telling me my uncle had died
I walked outside with the feeling that i was the one that had to be gone that day but that my uncle did in my place. I did not get why at the time but i was feeling it very strongly, it was like he exchanged places.
I only can tell that this place, what was out there through that window, is a place so marvelous and pure and clean. There are no real words to describe it. I mean there were like just some trees and a few roads and some other stuff as i could see it, but at the same time, it was something i have never seen before in my life again. Just now remembering that place i feel so sad i can't be there :/