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Life After Life: The Investigation of a Phenomenon — Survival of Bodily Death

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Altered States Near-Death Experiences

By Raymond Moody

Summary

Analyzed 150 NDE cases. Common pattern: ineffability, hearing oneself declared dead, peace/painlessness, OBE, tunnel, being of light, panoramic life review, border/decision point, unwilling return. Coined the term "Near-Death Experience."

Why It Matters

Founded NDE studies as a field. The common pattern Moody identified remains the standard taxonomy.

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