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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

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Out of body experiences are common elements of NDEs

IANDS Q&A: The Most Common, Important Elements of NDEs?

Posted on: May 6, 2025 Last updated on: May 6, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
What are the most common elements of a near-death experience, or NDE? In this IANDS Q&A we take a brief look at the common characteristics of NDEs.
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Author Bob Coppes poses with his book Impressions of Near-Death Experiences Quotations from Over 100 Experiencers

‘Impressions of Near-Death Experiences’ Now Available on Audible

Posted on: April 29, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
‘Impressions of Near-Death Experiences’ by accomplished NDE researcher Bob Coppes is now available on Audible and Amazon as an audiobook.
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What happens during a near-death experience

IANDS Q&A: What Happens During a Near-Death Experience?

Posted on: April 22, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
What happens during a near-death experience? What do people witness, and what’s happening to the body? This Q&A entry discusses both questions in detail.
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A Letter to Actor Al Pacino Following his Comments on Death

Posted on: November 19, 2024 Last updated on: February 4, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
After a brush with death, Al Pacino made headlines claiming there’s ‘nothing’ after death. Read IANDS President Jan Holden’s educational response.
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