The Universal Shifts of Consciousness

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You are not Your Physical Body; You are Not the Physical Matter: You are Energy !

White Energy Beam (which is colored in fake pink) is coming from 11th Density through our Sun and into the Earth is often seen reflected by the water, picture was taken opposite our Centre on 18 March 2010.


White Sparkling and Moving Energy Beam is masked by phony holographic pink rectangular and white/green pentagons. White Energy Beam is coming from 11th Density through our Sun and into the Earth. Picture was taken opposite our Centre on 18 March 2010


Again, White Energy Beam (which is colored in fake pink) is coming from 11th Density through our Sun and into the Earth. Our Centre, 18 March 2010

William Buhlman seems to disappear from this Earth, but could've ended up on one of the Parallel Earths!

These pictures are from a video on Youtube, but the address is lost. The out of body astral flights are demonstrated very well here. The main energy and information is entering through Crown Chakra on top of the head as a blue stream of energy. Second Body is joined to the physical body with the Energy (Silver) Cord (a white cord), which would a guaranty, that you will come back to the physical body. If the cord is cut or broken you would lose your physical body, but it doesn't mean that you die. You will continue living in your non-physical body in non-physical environment.
Second (Energy) body can fly through : the centre of Earth, through any depth of the oceans, through mountains and fire, through air and poisonous gases, away from Earth to any planet or sun in our and other Galaxies and Universes, LM!!!

   

 

      

     

  

     

William Buhlman Explains Astral Projection and Out-of-Body Experiences

Astral projection and Out-of-Body experiences are here for you to discover.

William Buhlman is the Author of Adventures Beyond the Body (in eight languages) and the latest book, The Secret of the Soul.

William Buhlman is an expert in numerous out-of-body and past life regression techniques from the shamanistic to the modern. His teaching skills and remarkable insights empower individuals to go to the 'other side' fully conscious. William Buhlman is conducting the world's largest survey on the out-of-body experience, and the over 16,000 responses yield amazing conclusions. Approximately 50 million people have had an out-of-body experience and these experiences have many similarities….buzzing sounds, vibrations, and sleep paralysis are just a few.

OBE NEWSLETTER – May, 2006

Dear OBE Members,

This week I am moving from Shanghai, China to Adelaide, Australia for about four months. My traveling may impact the newsletters for a brief time. I look forward to exploring Australia and plan to dive the Great Barrier Reef next month.

Several valid questions and comments have emerged concerning the content of the newsletters. Just to clarify, my sincere intention is to explore the reality of our existence with an open mind free of all beliefs and preconceptions. Often my motivation is to stimulate thought and debate by raising questions concerning controversial topics. The newsletters offer my viewpoints based upon my life experiences.

As most of you know, I seriously question all existing assumptions, all conclusions and paradigms. Based on my experiences, many of the popular beliefs and concepts we take for granted are completely false or are flawed beyond repair. I have found that even our accepted self-concept is a deceptive illusion. I feel that addressing these issues is essential if we ever hope to obtain the truth of our existence. An unexamined life is a recipe for ignorance and the building of our personal reality on the quicksand of beliefs is never an effective option. The truth welcomes the light of inquiry; only false beliefs are offended by it.

For fifteen years I have started every OBE workshop I conduct with a clear statement, "I am not a member or a believer in any religion or philosophy; the information I share is based upon my personal out-of-body experiences, so please except or reject my observations as you feel comfortable." The same statement applies to the OBE newsletters as well. With this in mind, please enjoy all the newsletters in the spirit in which they are created.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths: Part Three

During an OBE, I will see and experience my surrounding just as I do in the physical world. False

I feel that much of the information currently floating around the internet and in books is flawed because the authors fail to fully comprehend the creative energy behind the forms they experience. During our OBEs, the realities we experience are often assumed to be stable three dimensional forms. Many fail to recognize that every observation and experience is based upon our perceptions and molded by our mind. A basic reality is often overlooked; we don't possess eyes during our OBEs, we see with our mind. We mentally interact with, and then interpret, our every experience. The universally accepted conclusion - form equals reality - is a false assumption. This grand deception impacts all of us in countless ways.

The forms we experience are but the vehicles and creations of consciousness; all forms are a temporary representation of reality, not reality itself. Consciousness or soul has no inherent fixed form, but possesses the potential to manifest any and all manner of form. All forms - physical and non physical - are tools of consciousness.

This is an important topic that influences our life in countless ways. Our entire concept of reality is based upon three dimensional form, however, basing your OBEs on this flawed assumption of reality will only lead to confusion, frustration and countless erroneous interpretations and conclusions. This is a serious issue impacting all religions and mystical writing since the beginning of spiritual exploration. Today religious texts and beliefs in every culture are slanted by erroneous interpretations of non-physical realities and experiences.

So the question arises, how do we comprehend and effectively function in a thought responsive non-physical reality if the outer appearance of form itself cannot be trusted?

The first step is to recognize that a powerful creative energy process is behind all the forms we experience. Fully comprehend that we mentally perceive and actively interact with our surroundings. We influence the reality we experience.

Second, look at your experiences from a far deeper perspective. Dig deep for the unseen purpose and cause of the forms you experience instead of focusing on the three dimensional result. The answer lies in you; for you are the creator and the interpreter of your experiences.

Third, test your reality often. I assume nothing and question everything - when in doubt I demand clarification from my higher self. I am always ready to challenge my perceptions and assumptions. I use mental probes such as, "What does this image represent?" or simply, "What is this?" Use whatever phrases that work for you, but make your question a strong demand in the present tense and expect clear immediate answers.

Finally, be completely open to receive insights and answers in any way imaginable. This may manifest as thoughts, images or a change in the external form that may be clearer to understand.

2) During an OBE, entering an energy portal or opening will transport you to a negative or dangerous place. False

This statement appears in one of the OBE books currently available. I feel this is total bull; I have traveled though openings on countless occasions and have always learned something that was of value to me. Often when entering a portal, I find myself in a completely new and sometimes strange environment. This rapid transition can be extremely disorienting but not dangerous. In fact, I find these adventures fascinating and necessary in our quest for knowledge. This is another example how man-made fears and false conclusions only slow our progress.

We must keep in mind that all books are based upon the mindset, experiences and beliefs of the writer. Their personal fears, assumptions and state of consciousness will effectively shape and mold their experience in and out of the body. Glean what you need from books but base your viewpoints and expectations on your experiences, not on some writer that harbors fears of the unknown.

3) Viewing yourself as a human being is only natural and does not influence or hinder your experiences. False

The most serious challenge to maintaining and prolonging an out-of-body experience is our natural tendency to involuntarily return to the body. It's common for random thoughts about the body or It's physical-like sensations to create a rapid and frustrating snap back. This is why I always instruct people to completely forget about the body and focus completely on their current non-physical perceptions and experience. During an OBE, it is imperative to focus your conscious awareness and become actively immersed in your adventure. I completely forget about my body; I am a 360 degree viewpoint without form. This is an important key for prolonging your experiences.

Another important self-image issue is seldom discussed. One of the greatest illusions existing today is the false conclusion that we are our bodies. During an OBE, we do not actually possess a form-based body, instead we subconsciously shape an energy form created and maintained by our self-image. Most people have mentally accepted the self-concept that they are solid three-dimensional human beings. To maintain this self-illusion, we effectively mold our energy body with our subconscious thoughts and self-image. We become what we believe we are. The humanoid form is our creation.

When you consciously exit your body for any significant length of time, your false assumptions and self-conceptions are eventually confronted. Your conscious mind is suddenly interacting in a rapidly changing thought responsive environment. The current false self-image and other ideas you hold as reality are often tested and exposed. This explains why your hands will begin to melt when you stare at them during an OBE. This is also why you can consciously alter the shape and form of your body with focused thought and also why your arms and legs may begin to dissolve during prolonged OBEs. For example, I rapidly lose my humanoid shape and automatically assume a formless, or teardrop form, during many of my experiences. If I feel the need, I can create any vehicle of form I focus upon. The bottom line is this, soul is not human or three dimensional, it is consciousness capable of any external form to achieve its spiritual goals.

As long as we cling to our countless erroneous beliefs, including our flawed self-image, we are seriously hindering our progress. We are not bodies, we are not form, all of these things are but temporary tools of consciousness. For a moment just imagine, if the very foundation of your personal reality, your self-concept is false, how many other of your comfortable conclusions may also be suspect?

All my best,
William Buhlman

I am pleased to announce that I will be conducting three OBE workshops in Europe this year. Please contact the various sponsors directly for information and registration. Additional info is located on my web sites. The French and Italian workshops will have an excellent interpreter present for the entire event.

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2006

Dear OBE Members,

Every year I receive hundreds of letters expressing similar concerns and questions. It's amazing how many false beliefs, myths and assumptions continue to flourish in the 21st century. Most of these concerns are based on a serious lack of valid information, superstition and the continuation of cultural fear-based beliefs. This is Part Two of three newsletters where I will address some of these important issues. As always, knowledge is the antidote for fear.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths: Part Two

1) Every person can experience a fully conscious self-initiated out-of-body adventure. True.

However, based on my research, many people are far too fear-based to mentally embrace and experience a fully conscious OBE. Let's face it, the vast majority of people are heavily programmed by a lifetime of entrenched fear-based philosophies and beliefs. Many religions continue to promote their fear-based control tactics based on damnation, hell, Satan and even the fear of God. This crude but effective carrot and stick philosophy continues to dominate the group consciousness of humanity. Shockingly many of these negative influences are so ingrained in our culture that we take them for granted and perceive them as completely natural.

For example, during the last thirty years, the entertainment industry has saturated the group consciousness with countless fear-based movies and books. The continuing onslaught of horror movies, such as the Exorcist, Constantine and Thirteen Ghosts, continue to promote a fear-based vision concerning many topics that are metaphysical in nature. The creation of fear and horror is a powerful Hollywood moneymaker. Even the well-written movies, such as the award-winning movie Ghost, include scenes that portray demons carrying people to hell. This unrelenting fear-based conditioning creates a myriad of negative mindsets and anxieties that impact all of us and contaminates the group consciousness.

Many people never recognize that their fear is the primary mental block that restricts them from achieving their full potential in all aspects of their life. Fear of failure, fear of change, death, and evil influence, the Devil, damnation, possession, and fear of the unknown create severe limits to our self-conception, perception and capabilities. Fear creates the invisible walls of anxiety that block you from attempting new challenges and goals and achieving your highest potential. Unfortunately, our present day culture and society continues to promote many institutionalized fear-based beliefs and assumptions. Do not underestimate the subconscious impact of fear-based beliefs and the resulting ignorance they create and maintain. The mortal enemy of all fear is knowledge for self-knowledge renders all fears obsolete.

Reduction of fear is so important that I have included a technique in my 4-CD set of guided meditations, ADVENTURES BEYOND THE BODY. For more information

2) Evil entities will influence or attack me if I have an OBE. False

Three major issues must be fully recognized to answer this question.

First and foremost, we are always the creative source and the grand interpreter of all of our experiences. If you are fear-based, feel powerless or perceive yourself as a victim to external events or conditions in your physical life, you will likely encounter serious challenges when entering a thought responsive environment. Things don't magically happen to you, you create them and then you interpret the meaning of your creation.

Second, all OBEs occur in thought responsive environments. Our thoughts mold energy and we experience this energy as form. To become an effective inner explorer you must understand that positive and negative are meaningless concepts, energy is always neutral; it is us that shape it. We ultimately reap what we sow with our thoughts and intentions. To enhance our perception and experiences, it's essential to recognize and embrace the creative abilities and power of our thoughts. We must take complete responsibility for our thoughts, deeds and experiences, for they are all our creations. Unfortunately, most people find it easier to point the finger of blame at some external force be it the Devil or any number of man made scapegoats to ease their mind.

Third, all of us color our experiences through the distorted lens and filters of our mind. For most people, their own cherished beliefs and fear-based thoughts have become their greatest enemy. To be an effective explorer in a thought responsive environment, you must clean the lens of your mind and do it daily. At minimum keep a daily journal and aggressively seek out and conquer the fears and anxieties in your life. In addition, closely examine and reappraise all of your personal beliefs, assumptions and self-created limits. Be aware that all beliefs are unconfirmed man-made ideas built upon recycled stale air. Personally, I have found all beliefs to be barriers to my progress so I reject them all. This has proven to be extremely liberating and life changing. Freedom contains no beliefs.

The perception of negative experiences, whether they are perceived as sounds, sights or entities, are all manifestations of our own personal fears and limits. Our thoughts, fears, beliefs and expectations effectively shape and mold the subtle energy around us. Experienced out-of-body explorers know that the moment we consciously confront any fear-based form or any perceived threat they will immediately dissolve before us. This knowledge is based on thirty years of extensive personal experience.

We perceive and manifest all of our experiences, physical and nonphysical, by the way we focus and maintain our thoughts. This is the unseen reason why positive thinking and written personal goals have proven to be so highly effective.

The bottom line is this, if you believe that evil entities will attack you, you have made it possible. Your fears will create it. During my life, I have never experienced this issue in any shape or form. A long time ago I decided not to accept this belief as valid and I have made this my reality. As always the antidote for fear is self-knowledge.

3) Some form of spiritual protection ritual is essential. False

This is another erroneous assumption that is widely accepted because of our universal fear of the unknown and the extensive negative indoctrination promoted by several fear-based and archaic belief systems. Ask yourself, are the oceans of the world dangerous, evil places teaming with hidden demons and devils waiting to harm us or are they magnificent natural environments that act as an indispensable part of our eco system? Should we fear and avoid the many hidden dark mysteries of the deep or study and explore the oceans so we can truly comprehend it's many natural mysteries? I feel strongly that it's ignorance we should fear, not the oceans filled with countless forms of life. (Tom Carey creates beautiful DVDs of this wonderful underwater world.

Based on my OBEs, I was thrilled and comforted to discover that we are all powerful, creative and immortal spiritual beings. We are far more protected and loved than I ever dreamed possible. Nothing can harm us for we are an essential part of God (Creative Force, LM). However, it is up to each of us to experience and embrace the empowering reality of this truth.

True spiritual protection is based upon self-knowledge and self-empowerment, not rituals. When you fully accept and embrace your personal creative power and your immortal connection to God (Creative Force, LM), nothing can touch you. Exercising your unlimited creative abilities to mold your personal reality is far more self-empowering then any man-made ritual or belief.

4) Special pills, hormones or vitamin supplements can induce OBEs. False

Much discussion has emerged concerning the use of the hormone melatonin, various B vitamins and other substances to initiate OBEs. Just because melatonin may enhance or even potentially increase dream recall does not mean it will also initiate fully conscious OBEs. The evidence is currently non-conclusive. For ten years I have taken three mgs. of melatonin during long flights to help me sleep on the plane, reduce jet lag and adjust my body clock. Based on my experience, research and the survey results, there is no direct correlation between these substances and OBEs. If there were a magic bullet available to initiate OBEs, I would be the first to use and endorse it. In addition, be aware that the OBE enhancer pills and many other products currently sold on the Internet are completely bogus; the only enhancement is in the company's bank account. Buyer beware.

5) OBEs and astral projection are an occult practice and potentially dangerous. False

Research has confirmed that out-of-body experiences are a natural event occurring worldwide. I have received letters detailing out-of-body experiences from over sixty nations and every continent. The old labels and perceptions are silly and meaningless in the light of new information and insight. For decades I have heard the same fear-based concerns voiced about various forms of inner exploration including yoga, meditation and even several eastern spiritual philosophies. Many people fear what they don't understand. Even today many hard line religious leaders continue to loudly renounce self-induced altered states of conscious and astral projection as the Devil's work. I know this from personal experience, for religious groups have twice picketed my speaking engagements with banners that boldly stated, "the Devil's work". Yes, ignorance remains alive and well in the 21st century. History has taught us that the pursuit of knowledge is always a threat to indoctrinated minds. For more information about this topic please read chapter seven in The Secret of the Soul.

6) You must follow a specific dietary program or be a vegetarian. False.

As with all beliefs, if you accept this it will become a reality for you. Moderation is the key, not self-made rules, limits or restrictions. We are not our bodies.

Dear OBE Members,

Happy New Year. 

Since the daily news is so often filled with negative and fear based events I thought a positive news story for the New Year would be appreciated.

A recent pole of college students published by MSNBC and Live Science offers some interesting insights into the changing perceptions and beliefs of American youth to what is widely termed as paranormal events.

In brief, a poll of 439 university students indicate that 23 percent of college freshmen expressed a general belief in paranormal concepts from astrology to communicating with the dead 31 percent of seniors did so and the figure jumped to 34 percent among graduate students. It's interesting to note that the poll results were contrary to the researchers' expectations. A significant increase was observed based upon the levels of higher education.

The researchers, Farha and Steward state. As people attain higher college-education levels, the likelihood of believing in paranormal dimensions increases.

It's important to realize that we are not alone in our interest and acceptance of metaphysical and paranormal topics. In fact, there is growing evidence that we are currently experiencing an important shift and opening of the group consciousness within the U.S. and the world as well. In general, an increasing percentage of people and especially the younger generation are becoming more open minded toward non-physical realities and topics. This, I believe, is an important if not critical step to self-knowledge and ultimately to positive global change.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths:

1) The best place to practice OBE methods is in the comfort of your own bed. False

We are conditioned from birth to sleep soundly in our beds given that the established perception of a good night sleep revolves around total or near unconsciousness. Common phrases such as I slept like a rock� I was out like a light� are an indication of the depth of this conditioning. Because of this ingrained sleep conditioning, our bed is often the worst place to do altered state, OBE and meditation methods. Looking back over the years, I would estimate that 85% of my fully conscious OBEs have occurred when I was lying on a sofa in the middle of the day. Since 1972 I have designated my sofa as my inner exploration and meditation area. I fully expect conscious results when I lie down and relax in this area. By results, I am referring to conscious out-of-body experiences, the vibrational state and all the related phenomena associated with my OBEs, this includes sounds, energy surges, numbness, floating, voices, vibes and all the sensations such as being touched or moved. I recognize that my personal intention and expectations centered on my designated meditation area had an important impact on the results that I experienced over the past thirty years. The bottom line, this approach has proven to be effective so why not designate your own exploration area?

2) You must acquire extensive training or be advanced. False

The belief that you require extensive training or knowledge is completely false. Based on research and the results obtained from my ten-year survey of over 19,000 people, a high percentage of all reported OBEs are experienced by children under the age of twelve. As a group, children possess no conscious knowledge, training or opinion of the subject. In fact, the opposite appears to be the truth; children are more open to natural out-of-body experiences because they are not yet contaminated by the countless fear based beliefs that saturate our society and culture. In addition, most OBEs are spontaneous events and are not self-initiated, as many seem to believe. I possessed little knowledge and no real belief in OBEs when I self-initiated my first one. It's clear that being open-minded and free from fear based and limiting beliefs is an important key. Motivation and perseverance is far more important than training.

3) You must consciously activate or stimulate your chakras. False.

Knowledge of the chakras is helpful but not required. In the early 70s I experienced my first dozen or so self-initiated OBEs with absolutely no knowledge of chakras. As I progressed, I learned slowly from experience about the energy dynamics of my OBEs. Though knowledge of the function of chakras is extremely helpful in understanding the energy surges and other vibrational state phenomena that we experience during the onset of an OBE, it is not a prerequisite to self-initiation.

4) You require a special teacher, master, book or Guru. False.

I would be the first to agree that accurate information and guidance is helpful. Today, more then ever before, there is a selection of valid information and books that can be extremely helpful. However, it is important to be discerning for there is no shortage of bogus information also available. After thirty years I continue to learn from personal experience, from trial and error.

In addition, if you are waiting for a sage to personally escort you beyond your body, you will be waiting an eternity. The purpose of life is to learn and grow from your experience. What are you waiting for?

5) You must be a believer or knowledgeable in a certain philosophy or body of information. False.

All beliefs can create potential blocks for they are universally based on a severe lack of verifiable knowledge. What is a belief but the absence of knowing? Our spiritual goal is to acquire self-knowledge and insight from personal experience and grow beyond the mental slavery of man-made beliefs.

Many new facts and insights have emerged in the past decade. Based on thirty years of personal OBEs and extensive research, I was shocked to discover that only a tiny percentage of popular beliefs are accurate or factual on any meaningful level. Most beliefs are constructed like a house of cards. If the basic assumption is false, the totality is contaminated beyond repair. Based on my research, beliefs are not an effective foundation or prerequisite for spirituality as many believe. Many atheists and agnostics report profound spiritual out-of-body and near death experiences. In fact, I was a confirmed agnostic when I had my first OBE. The evidence is mounting that man-made beliefs can create substantial baggage and potential blocks to our progress. The facts strongly suggest that the less indoctrinated you remain the more open to experiencing the truth you become.

The stark reality of this knowledge can be shocking for those that continue to cling to beliefs for answers. It has become crystal clear to me that a life based upon man-made beliefs is a life based on self-deception. The critical importance of self-initiated OBEs is centered in our natural ability to obtain profound first hand answers based on personal spiritual experience. This is why self-initiated OBEs will continue to be invaluable in our spiritual and intellectual development. The founders of every great religion today based their lives on personal spiritual experiences not man-made beliefs, why would you do different?

6) Your head must be pointed magnetic north or your body must be in a certain position. False.

If you believe this you have made it so. People report OBEs occurring in every imaginable body position. However, research indicates that the majority of experiences occurred when the person is lying on their back in a deeply relaxed state of mind.

Next month we will explore this topic in more depth.
All my best,
William Buhlman

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Do you desire to explore dimensions beyond your current human understanding? Do you long to be immersed in sensations of ethereal bliss, leaving our mundane world behind? "OM", a unique musical voyage presented by William Buhlman, creator of "Adventures Beyond the Body", can transport you to enjoyable and insightful new states of awareness.

This one-of-a-kind adventure in vibration and sound is the brain child of Mach 1 Audio founder, Tom Carey. Here is combined with ancient tonight in psycho-acoustic mind technologies to maximize our listening experience.

With "OM" you will soar to realms unknown, surrounded by hauntingly beautiful rhythms matched with state of the art sound technology. It is the perfect accompaniment for your in-home meditation practice or for exploring an out-of-body experience.

William Buhlman presents "OM" by Tom Carey and Kathy Zucker. This intentionally repetitious and soothing CD combines ancient toning with the latest in psycho acoustic mind technologies. 4-D technology is the result of modern scientific research and ancient healing techniques. Precisely tuned sound waves are used to create binaural beats, helping to induce self-initiated and controlled altered states of consciousness.

This CD will help to transport you to a higher state of mind.

"OM" can be used either by itself to induce out-of-body experiences, or together with meditation exercises presented in William Buhlman's first book, "ADVENTURES BEYOND THE BODY". "OM" is also an excellent tool for energy work, spiritual healing and massage, as the sacred OM mantra creates a high spiritual vibration.

This CD combines ancient toning with 4-D technology, the latest in psycho-acoustic mind technologies. Created and designed by Tom Carey and William Buhlman at Mach 1 Audio. This CD will help to transport you to a higher state of mind, opening your consciousness to endless possibilities and realities. Please avoid using this CD while operating a vehicle or anything that requires external concentration.

For maximum effectiveness, headphones should be used in combination with loud speakers. This combination allows the body to listen at the cellular level and the right and left hemispheres of the brain to synchronize to the 4-D technology.

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER – June 2005

Living in China and traveling through Asia has given me a fresh perception concerning many topics. We take so many things for granted and often accept a lifetime of assumptions and beliefs without question. There is a natural tendency to accept the beliefs that are popular and spoon-feed to us from birth. For example, the many religious beliefs that we accept as the norm in our lives are often viewed as a form of silly superstition by millions of people in other parts of the world. This leads us to one of the most frequent questions I am asked, "Why do I encounter blocks in my inner explorations?"

My answer is that we have created our own blocks by consciously and subconsciously accepting a lifetime of erroneous beliefs concerning our true self and our spiritual capabilities. We are all the victims of institutional indoctrination and it begins at birth. This conditioning process is so melded into our culture that few recognize the negative impact it exerts upon our individual state of consciousness. For example, the basic belief that we are our physical body is a false assumption that programs us to accept a dense human form as our self-conception. The belief that "money is the root of all evil" is another commonly heard lie that can negatively influence our subconscious mind. This is just the beginning of a lifetime of false assumptions and distorted beliefs. Some of these powerful beliefs are cultural and some are religious in nature.

Question: How and why are our beliefs a major block to our spiritual development?

1) What is a belief but the complete absence of personal knowledge? They are man-made ideas and without any solid evidence to support them. Yet billions of people accept them without question and build their entire self-concept and their spiritual life upon these unconfirmed theories.

2) Beliefs are always promoting or supporting an agenda. Their sole purpose is to influence, control and direct your state of consciousness. The blazing truth of our spiritual self remains constant and eternal, it does not require man-made beliefs, dogma and doctrine to support or promote it.

3) When you blindly accept any belief or assumption as a reality in your life, you have psychologically surrendered your free will to a man-made creation and have effectively delayed your quest for the spiritual truth of your existence. Countless millions depend upon beliefs without question and in doing so have become dependent upon the dictates and doctrine of organizations. By accepting a distorted or false belief as the totality of truth they have effectively made themselves incapable of obtaining the spiritual answers for themselves. A Peruvian shaman once told me, "You surrender your power to another when you seek the answers outside of yourself." How many times in your life have you surrendered your personal power? How many walls have you allowed to be built around your mind?

4) The blind acceptance of beliefs hold people in a prison of self-made limitations and perpetuates dependence upon the will and manipulation of others. For example, the belief that you need a priest to act as your connection or emissary to God concludes that you must be incapable of this personal inner connection or communication. How many millions have accepted this false premise? Another massive block is set in place. This "I'm powerless" mindset creates massive walls around your mind both in and out of the body.

5) Beliefs are inherently a form of institutionalized indoctrination and manipulation of your state of consciousness. Why are fear-based methods such as hell and damnation used to control the believers? Since the beginning of human history, beliefs have been used to control the masses. The immoral peddling of fear and punishment that is taught from birth creates more blocks then I can imagine. The most powerful and insidious block to our spiritual self-knowledge is fear.

6) Beliefs are often and easily distorted, manipulated and used for destructive, if not evil, purposes. Today, in ever-increasing numbers, religious leaders teach their believers that it is God's will to harm or kill their neighbor. Remember the 911 hijackers were all serious religious believers and in their mind doing "God's work". The same devout religious believer would gladly murder you, your family and the entire population of your city if they had the means. Beliefs by their nature continue to promote intolerance and ignorance worldwide and all in the name of God.

7) Beliefs lull people into a perpetual state of spiritual inaction within their daily lives. Is sitting in a church every week a spiritual experience or just a social gathering for the indoctrinated? Why would you seek your own spiritual experiences, when it is so much easier to just follow the herd and accept the word of your religious authorities?

8) Beliefs distort and color the true meaning of our experiences, our dreams, our perception and our very thought processes. I know from thirty-four years of personal out-of-body experiences that my expectations and assumptions will impact and frame my perception of reality. This is why I always stress the "clarity now' and "awareness now" mantra during my explorations. I assume nothing and question every thing. How can a completely indoctrinated mind immersed in a matrix of inaccurate beliefs ever clearly perceive the truth? If the foundation of your personal belief system is distorted so are the building blocks of your reality and your perception is contaminated.

9) Beliefs create massive consensus realities throughout the physical and astral dimensions. All religions, churches and group religious beliefs are examples of these consensus realities. The indoctrinated participants feel comfortable and supported while immersed in their group beliefs and doctrine. The masses remain content and may even feel superior within their self-made walls of distorted beliefs. After all, they are the chosen few of God. Just ask them. Yes, it's a sad situation, but those other religious believers (all five billion of them) are deceived and are unfortunately going to hell.

The bottom line, beliefs create group self-deception on a massive scale. The indoctrination of lies is so intense, so powerful that solid walls of beliefs now block all light of the truth from entering. The "true believers" have effectively locked themselves into their dense consensus realities and have assured themselves another reincarnation.

10) Beliefs effectively act to hold the individual and group consciousness within the reincarnation cycle. The invisible grip of beliefs so dominates the consciousness of believers it creates a consensus reality that binds humanity within it's dense confines. For example, the universal belief that we are our bodies effectively traps the believer within a form-based matrix. We limit and chain ourselves within the denser dimensions of reality by the very beliefs we hold dear.

Many of you are currently focusing upon your inner experiences and are attempting to accurately interpret your journeys of consciousness. Nothing is more damaging to this process than your unbending beliefs for they distort your inner vision and color the true nature of your experiences. Remember that your mind is always interpreting your experiences through the lens of your mind. This lens must be as clear and as unobstructed as possible in order to effectively comprehend and navigate the countless thought responsive realities. Clarity of perception is essential to accurately interpret our inner experiences. This applies to all of our experiences including our daily life, our dreams, meditations and out-of-body experiences.

Beliefs are the great deceiver of humanity. Examine human history; every war and genocide was caused by erroneous beliefs. Beliefs in nationalism and cultural supremacy led to 50 million deaths in World War Two. The gas chambers and ovens of the Nazis were fueled by beliefs. In fact beliefs have created more mass destruction and death then any single cause. How many people have been murdered in the name of religious beliefs? How many will be murdered in the near future?

For those of you who think I am over the top on this topic, let me bring your attention to the recent statements by Bishop Desmond Tutu, who in 1982 received the Nobel Peace Prize for his unwavering resistance to apartheid. During a recent interview with a major news network, he was asked his opinion concerning the new Pope. Instead of answering the question he clearly and passionately stated that the Church's doctrine forbidding birth control is helping to create a mass genocide of the African peoples. According to Bishop Tutu, countless millions are suffering and dying from AIDS because of the religious belief that it is a sin to use a condom. He was visibly disgusted by the blind ignorance and arrogance that continues in the name of God.

Bishop Tutu is one of the few that has the courage to publicly speak out against destructive religious beliefs. Most of the today's popular spiritual and religious writers and leaders remain silent about this and other important topics because they know it will alienate and anger their mass audiences, harm their popularity and damage their book sales. Like politicians, they skillfully evade the many important issues and beliefs that dominate the group conscious of humanity. The insidious institutional indoctrination and deception continues and the old entrenched lies remain largely unchecked.

Beliefs impact all of us. For example, why in this modern age do women continue to be excluded from religious power and are given second-class status in most major religions? The answer is shocking and undeniable, small groups of highly religious men created a dark ages belief system that males are superior to females. Today this single belief continues to influence all women in countless destructive ways.

The plague of ignorance and the arrogance of beliefs will continue until we have the courage to stand up and declare our independence; no more indoctrination, and no more lies. I will no longer support any organization or religion that hinders my spiritual development, promotes deception and demeans my very soul.

Never under estimate the powerful impact of beliefs within your life. They color your perception, manipulate your thoughts and hinder your spiritual progress in subtle and overt ways. Examine everything, believe nothing, and do your best to cleanse the lens of your mind. As for me, the word "belief" actually means "block" and I reject them all.

If you examine the founding fathers of every major religion, you will discover men who questioned and often rejected the prevailing religious beliefs of their day. They were not blind believers of the established religion but explorers of spirit. Many of these spiritual leaders paid a high price for not towing the religious line.

For many, the time has come to seek the truth and base our lives on our own spiritual experiences. This is why out-of-body experiences are so important; for they can provide the first-hand spiritual experience, knowledge and vision we need to escape from the insidious grip of beliefs that block our progress. In closing, I am well aware that beliefs provide emotional comfort and solace for millions of people, but the important question is, are they worth the price?

All my best,

William Buhlman

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER – May 2005

Recently I participated in several radio and press interviews. Included is a few excerpts from one.

All my best,
William Buhlman

1. One of your current theories is that alien abductions are, in fact, out-of-body experiences. How did you arrive at this conclusion?

What would you believe if you were sleeping comfortably in your bed and suddenly you are shocked to awareness by powerful energy surges, an intense electrical buzzing sound, and total paralysis. You feel completely out of control and vulnerable as you sense, see or are touched by strange beings. You may even float away from your bed and move through the wall as strange beings observe your every move. Fear overwhelms your mind as you find yourself in an alien environment. When you awaken to physical consciousness, you experience diminishing vibrations and missing time. Of course your mind interprets your strange experience as a physical event. Based on our culture, how would you interpret this experience? I devote an entire chapter in "The Secret of the Soul" to this topic.

2. What has been your most startling finding from the international out-of-body experience survey you are conducting?

Several things have come to light that I did not expect. The number of participants was the first surprise. The startling similarities between OBEs and the widely reported alien contact and abduction was unexpected. The large number of women that reported out-of-body experiences during child birth. In addition, the high percentage of people that reported contact and communication with loved ones that have died. Also people close to death have a significant increase in out-of-body experiences and contact with loved ones who have died. The universal nature of the vibration state was confirmed as a prelude to OBEs.

3. What is your response to those who fear being physically possessed while out-of-body?

The fear of possession is based on ignorance of facts. People often fear what they don’t understand. In my over thirty years of out-of-body experiences, I have never encountered this issue. In addition, I have received thousands of letters from people without a significant mention of this topic. My survey indicated that only 2% of participants reported this as a fear. Fear of the unknown and seeing a non-physical being was more widespread. The shock of various sleep phenomena, which includes paralysis, loud noises, energy sensations and voices was a much more significant fear issue.

4. Have you had an out-of-body experience, in which you saw something while out-of-body that you were later able to prove and verify?

On many occasions I have received insights during my OBEs that have influenced my physical life. I have received future knowledge of several important events in my life, including the birth of my twin sons and the death of my mother. My out-of-body experiences have changed my life in countless ways. I no longer settle for beliefs of any kind, I now know the truth is always available, however, it is up to us to seek it.

Answers to the important questions of our existence can be experienced and answered during OBEs. What are we? Where do we go at death? Where did we come from? What is our purpose? During an OBE you go beyond beliefs and experience your immortality. Many people receive profound insights concerning the nature of reality, the existence of past lives, some people even explore the multidimensional universe. In addition, meetings with loved ones and visits to other time lines and realities are reported. Most importantly, people report profound spiritual experiences and even self-realization.

5. How old were you when you had your first experience, and what was your initial reaction?

My first self-motivated OBE occurred in 1972 when I was 21 years old. It took me four weeks of daily practice to induce the experience. I used a method called the target technique and focused on three objects as I fell asleep. I vividly imagined myself walking to and touching the objects and held this image as my last conscious thought as I drifted to sleep. Most people can experience an OBE in thirty to sixty days if they practice specific daily methods. Out-of-body experiences have changed my life completely, I know that I can experience the answers for myself and all beliefs are blocks to the truth.

6. Does science support the idea of out-of-body experiences?

OBEs can be verified by personal experience. What better proof can there be. Today many easy and proven methods are now available to initiate the experience. Millions of people have confirmed this reality for themselves. Science remains focused on matter and continues to largely ignore non-physical exploration.

7. Do out-of-body experiences support ideas found in religion?

Out-of-body experiences are presented throughout the Bible and the Koran. For example, the book of Revelations begins “I was in the spirit on the Lord’s day”. The author then describes detailed mystical experiences far beyond the physical world. In Second Corinthians 12, Paul speaks about someone being caught up in the third heaven and makes the statement, “whether in the body or out of the body”. Even the much quoted biblical statement, “You must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven” can be explained by OBEs. The famous term “born again” is an accurate description for what it feels like to have an out-of-body experience and heaven is certainly a reality beyond the body. I devote an entire chapter to this topic in The Secret of the Soul.

8. Are you planning another book? If so, what will it explore?

I am currently writing two books, one is non-fiction and one is a novel based upon a comatose young man who has profound out-of-body experiences. In addition, I would like to invite everyone to participate in the OBE survey and Forum located on my web sites.

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February 2005

This month is my one-year anniversary living in Shanghai, China and my thoughts turn to what I have learned during the year. One important quality I have gained is a much deeper appreciation for my life. In Asia, I have seen countless episodes of people scraping to survive in very tough conditions. In my travels, I have observed a wide variety of people and I can't help but wonder what are the life lessons provided by starch poverty and severely limited opportunities? There must be a deeper purpose to it all.

As I grow older, I also recognize that the small things in life can have a tremendous impact on our state of consciousness. For an example, during December I visited Bangkok, Thailand. Each morning I would board a public water taxi and explore this fascinating city. Every day a kaleidoscope of humanity would be waiting at the dock. One particular day, after boarding the crowded boat, I stood in the back next to a middle aged, orange robed monk. He had a weathered face, a bald head and a thin scraggly beard. We stood next to one another for some time watching the exotic sights of the colorful waterfront. I glanced up and noticed a small-posted sign that read reserved for monks� Feeling a little out of my comfort zone I said to him, I a beautiful day� He stared at me for what seemed like an eternity and spoke in Thai and then in broken English. Every day is a beautiful day� He then smiled and bowed. I was speechless. He exited at the next stop and I continued on my way down the river. It sounds so simple but that moment had a tremendous impact on me. His words echoed in my mind. What a profound viewpoint to hold in our daily life. How often do we focus on our many problems instead of the good and beautiful things that surround us? How often do we take our lives for granted? This is especially powerful when you realize that what we focus upon in our daily life is what rapidly expands in our personal reality. This brief experience was a powerful reminder to me that my internal and external life is always connected, my daily life does indeed respond to my mental and emotional projections. The bottom line is this, don't take your life for granted, believe me there are billions of people out there that would love to change places with you immediately. In fact, there are millions of people that would love to experience your so-called bad days� The key is to appreciate the countless freedoms and opportunities you are presented. Appreciate every moment of your life. Focus on the positive and beautiful in your life and they will expand all around you. This is just the way the universe works.

In addition to my travels, I am currently researching and writing about several subjects, including past lives, profound OBEs and spiritual experiences. I am especially intrigued by the connection between the topics. Why do some people have these experiences and some do not. The answer goes deeper then you may think. If you have had a profound metaphysical experience that involved any form of healing, past lives, a higher self experience or communication with an unborn child or passed loved one, please feel free to email me your experiences.  

Visit my web site, www.out-of-body.com or www.astralinfo.org. for more information.
All my best,
William Buhlman

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Recently an informal OBE Survey was posted on my Forum and I thought everyone would find it interesting. I would like to thank Ree for submitting the Forum questions and I hope this information helps to expand our knowledge of OBEs. One of the primary reasons for creating the Forum was to provide a community for sharing information related to OBEs and other related topics. You can read the responses in real time at http://default.asp. This link will take you directly to the OBE Forum. The survey is currently on page 5 of the Forum under the title, “wanna take a survey”. It is now possible to read the Forum responses and conversation before becoming an active member. In addition, the Forum archives for the last year are also available.

Currently, there are almost twelve hundred members and over seventy active topics being discussed. A wide range of diverse subjects are covered daily including dreams, altered states and philosophy. This is a dynamic and ever changing online community that is assisting many in their individual explorations of consciousness. It is a great place to share experiences and ask questions.

It is easy to become a Forum member, registration is free and only takes a few minutes. The only required fields are your username, which may be your real name or a nickname, and a valid e-mail address. The Forum is moderated so no advertising or abusive language is allowed.

I would like to thank Sandy, Allison and Diana for their many wonderful contributions to the Forum during the year. Sandy and Allison continue to provide wise feedback and advice to many people during the year. I would also like to thank Diana, the Forum administrator, for her efforts behind the scenes. In addition, I would like to thank the entire Mach 1 Audio staff for their assistance during the year. All of their contributions are invaluable and appreciated.

I have included a copy of the survey below, feel free to provide details and personal experiences as you deem appropriate.

OBE SURVEY

1) At what age was your first OBE?

2) Was it a conscious effort, or did it "just happen"?

3) If a conscious effort, how many days / weeks / months / years did you practice before finally achieving success?

4) What time of day / night was your first experience?

5) Where were you (bed / chair / hammock / etc)?

6) Was the first OBE a positive experience?

7) How many OBE's have you had as of this date?

8) Are there any foods / beverages that you recommend avoiding prior to OBE travel?

9) Were any of your OBE's drug-induced? (marijuana, plant medicines, alcohol, etc.)

10) Did you do chakra activation prior to OBE?

11) Any other preparations? (yoga, breathing exercises, affirmations)

12) Ever contacted a friend or relative while traveling? (alive or deceased)

13) Any uncomfortable sensations / pain while exiting the body?

14) Any additional information you wish to add?

** I have added an additional question of my own.

15) Have you experienced any success with electronic aids such as the Nova Dreamer or Light and Sound machines?

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.

All my best,

William Buhlman

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Dear OBE MEMBERS,

This newsletter has turned out to be rather lengthy. However, I wanted to share some of my observations and experiences with you. I have decided to break the newsletter into two parts. This is the second half of last month's newsletter.

Many people have expressed interest concerning my life in China. Every day continues to be a new adventure. The language barrier is the most difficult obstacle I confront on a daily basis. Few Chinese speak English, so I have just completed forty hours of Mandarin language lessons. I have found that learning the language is a difficult endeavor at best, but a very good challenge.

The following "snap shots" of the country are only a small sampling of what I have experienced living in Shanghai. I have included "images" that are not on the travel channel in order to give you a feel for the "real" china that most people will never see. This newsletter will be different from the norm, I will be focusing on observations I have made in China.

At a busy intersection, a bus turns and hits a ten-year-old boy on his bike and knocks him to the street. As the boy is crying in the street, I watch in amazement as the bus driver opens his window and screams obscenities at the kid for blocking the way of his bus. The crying boy drags himself and his bike to side of the road. The bus driver speeds off leaving a cloud of exhaust. Even though this is a crowded street no one seems to notice or care. As a side note, China had over one hundred thousand deaths caused by autos last year even though they have relatively few cars compared to the U.S. The authorities have just installed a new law, mandatory loss of all driving privileges for life if you are involved in a motor vehicle fatality.

In many parts of China and Southeast Asia cats and dogs are raised for food. During the SARS outbreak, cats were suspected as potential carriers of the disease. Because of this, countless thousands were killed throughout China. The numbers of cat deaths are unknown but some estimates were over a million. On a related subject, pets such as cats and dogs are a new phenomena in China and many Chinese are noticeably afraid of large dogs.

In general, the concept of personal space appears to be non-existent. People will walk and bump into you and step in front of you in line without a second thought. In fact, the idea of standing in lines appears to be relatively new. At bank machines and cash registers I quickly learned to defend my space and became a little more aggressive. Today there are over 50,000 foreigners in Shanghai and I believe they are having an impact on some of the traditional behavior.

A common sight in Shanghai is the dramatic contrast of the old and the new. Everywhere I travel I see countless ultra modern glass and steel high-rise buildings under construction that are surrounded by flimsy bamboo scaffolding.

In late November we were in Shanghai for a week. As we enter a modern ten-story shopping mall, we were unexpectedly greeted by English Christmas music, Santa and Christmas trees. In addition, I was surprised that most of the product advertisements and billboards featured smiling western woman in scantily dressed attire.

Outside of the city we are driving on an expressway going about 70 miles an hour when cars speed by us on the left shoulder doing 80 plus. Apparently emergency shoulder lanes are viewed as passing lanes.

As I walk through a western style supermarket I see the Chinese 'take' on fresh food. Large tanks are overflowing with live frogs, snakes, eels, turtles, fish and many things I can't begin to identify. Fish heads are a popular item. In the countryside, cats are again on the menu. In general, real Chinese food is nothing like the American versions.

As I shop in various stores, people will stop and examine the contents of my shopping cart. They are very interested in what westerners eat and drink. In addition, if you have a small child with blond or red hair, the locals may stop and rub the head of the child for good luck, some will even attempt to pick up the child and hold it. The intentions are very friendly, however, on one occasion I have seen a western mother react in horror.

There are many misconceptions. The standard of living is improving rapidly, many Chinese own their homes or apartments. In addition, one million people in the Shanghai area now own a car. Families are very close and multiple generations often live in one home. Personal property rights are now assured and capitalism is now king; everyone is selling or making something. Also, China has few taxes on the average citizen, as an example there are no sales taxes. The Chinese government apparently doesn't need to tax their own citizens because they obtain huge sums of money from the Western nations.

In closing, I am sure of one thing, as Americans remain divided over countless issues like gay marriage, abortion, gun control and immigration, the Chinese are marching together as one powerful force of 1.3 billion souls. Ask yourself, what made America a great nation and created our current standard of living? The answer is cost effective mass manufacturing. Based on all that I observe, in ten short years China will economically replace the U.S. as the dominant world power. It is a shame that the leaders of both political parties are too busy fighting amongst themselves to even see our nation's great economic decline on the immediate horizon. The modern Rome is emerging and it is China. If you doubt my viewpoint, just visit any Wal-Mart and you are observing the manufacturing power of China. Today they dominate many critical U.S.industries such as steel manufacturing, plastics, furniture, small arms, computer, audio and video product production. As America throws hundreds of billions of dollars down the drain every year on endless pork projects and wars, our most important world markets are being systematically conquered by the Chinese. As a side note, few are aware that the Chinese government now finances the record U.S. deficit of well over one trillion dollars. The sad fact is that both major political parties refuse to even acknowledge that we have a serious and growing problem that threatens our future.

I understand that this has nothing to do with out-of-body travel, however many of you have been asking questions about my move here. I want you to know that I am safe and thank you all for your concern. Future newsletters will have more of a 'traditional' feel with content about astral projection.

All my best,
William Buhlman

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Astral Projection Newsletter November 3, 04

Dear OBE MEMBERS,

This newsletter has turned out to be rather lengthy. However, I wanted to share some of my observations and experiences with you. I have decided to break the newsletter into two parts. Please look forward to the second half of this newsletter next month.

Many people have expressed interest concerning my life in China. Every day continues to be a new adventure. The language barrier is the most difficult obstacle I confront on a daily basis. Few Chinese speak English, so I have just completed forty hours of Mandarin language lessons. I have found that learning the language is a difficult endeavor at best, but a very good challenge.

The following "snap shots" of the country are only a small sampling of what I have experienced living in Shanghai. I have included "images" that are not on the travel channel in order to give you a feel for the "real" china that most people will never see. This newsletter will be different from the norm, I will be focusing on observations I have made in China.

IMAGES OF SHANGHAI
My first few days in Shanghai are surreal. I vividly recall driving through the crowded streets of Shanghai while listening to Willie Nelson and John Denver on the radio. My driver assumed all Americans listened to country music.

In general Americans are well liked. On many occasions, locals have approached me and asked me were I am from. When I respond USA, they give me a big smile and a thumbs up. Most wear western clothes and many sport English logos or sayings, for example Mickey Mouse and Nike are popular. All of
the locals watch counterfeit American movies, and at least to some small degree, appear to base their perceptions of America upon these distorted Hollywood images.

While shopping in an antique store in the middle of the day, I wander into a back room and suddenly find myself in a smoke filled illegal gambling den. It appears like a scene from a movie. Before me are a group of intense hard looking men sitting around a table with cigarettes hanging from their mouths. On the table is a large pile of money, beer bottles and playing cards. For a moment they freeze and stare at me as if I just landed from another planet, I mumble something stupid like "oops", and then I smile and quickly step backwards out the gambling room. I learned later that gambling for money in China is illegal but very popular.

While driving through the outskirts of the city, I see the haunting sight of an old man walking hand and hand with his three-year-old grand son through a rancid trash dump. I enter a modern upscale shopping mall and see a forty-year-old man standing in front of a trendy Hugo Boss store wearing Mickey Mouse pajamas. Now that summer is in full gear, it is hot and humid (92 -100 degrees) every day. The sight of pajamas and nightgowns in public places are common occurrences. For some people it’s really easy to get dressed in the morning. You never know, this cutting edge fashion may spread to your city.

In general, crime is a very rare event. I feel safe to walk anywhere in the city, even at night. Unlike the U.S., criminals in China receive fast trials and swifter justice. Murderers and rapists are executed within weeks after their conviction. These weekly executions are reported in detail within the local paper. During a recent party I attended, a couple of locals made jokes about the ineffective American criminal system and the ridiculous show trials of the rich and famous. They find it completely insane to feed and house a convicted murderer.

Even though public spitting is officially outlawed, it appears to be a sort of national sport for men. On several occasions, I have been in small shops and the shopkeepers will loudly spit, even on their own floor. My wife and I have a warning code for this behavior when it is close to us, "Incoming".

Please watch for the second half of this newsletter next month. Thank you very much for your words of encouragement and support during our move to China.

All my best,
William Buhlman

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My son Alex just returned from Iraq. I am meeting him in Philadelphia this week. I would like to warmly thank everyone for their prayers. He is part of a Marine reserve unit building bridges throughout Iraq. I'm sad to report that three young men were killed in his small unit of twenty five and two were wounded. Let's pray they all come home as soon as possible.

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Living in Shanghai is a wonderful experience. China is a rich culture overflowing with diversity and beauty and I continue to be fascinated by the sights and sounds that I witness. I am observing the rapid and momentous shift of an ancient country from a third world agricultural based society to an industrial giant that will soon dominate the current economic powerhouses of our planet. As I scan my balcony I can see extensive construction everywhere. As far as I can see in every direction there are massive high-rise buildings growing at an amazing rate. It is estimated that over fifty percent of the world’s construction cranes are currently in Shanghai. Imagine a city three times larger than New York and you begin to comprehend the vastness. Picture twenty million people, three million cars, ten million bikes and five million motorbikes all sharing the roads. To make it even more interesting, almost every person behind the wheel is a first time driver with no formal drivers training. Needless to say, driving around Shanghai is a daily adventure.

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Often there are unseen lessons or opportunities for personal growth offered in our daily lives. Out of habit I always attempt to uncover the hidden lessons within the significant events of my life. As you know it can be a difficult to clearly see beyond the dense facade and truly understand the purpose for the many experiences occurring in our life. Since moving to China six months ago it has become clear that several powerful personal lessons are now presented in my daily life.

I believe one of my current lessons is the need for me to cultivate patience in my life; this is a quality I have always lacked. In general, we take a lot of things for granted, such as clean drinking water, electricity, edible food and unrestricted travel. For example, take away your car and suddenly the most mundane events become a challenge. The simple act of buying milk and bread presents a challenge that requires a degree of planning and patience.

So far every thing in China has taken much longer then I expected, for example, all of my personal belongings including my computers took three months to arrive in China. They then sat another month on a dock in Shanghai as I slowly weaved though the maze of customs paperwork.

Another recent lesson revolves around my need for personal control of my life and my environment. The following story clarifies a recent learning situation that I experienced.

After returning from my April OBE workshop in Italy I was exhausted from my 17-hour flight and was looking forward to a good night sleep. As I move through customs in the Shanghai airport I am suddenly stopped by a security agent and quickly escorted to a back room. Three uniformed men examine my passport and ask me several personal questions about my travel destinations. Then I am harshly told that my Chinese Visa is not valid and I have to exit China immediately. "You go now!" In shock I tell them I live here and there must be a mistake. Again I am forcefully told, "You go back to where you come from". Since my last flight was from Amsterdam I am told to go back to Holland. Still in shock I ask for other options and request a phone call. They tell me bluntly, "No phones, you go now". Of course my cell phone has lost its charge during my travel so contact with anyone I know is out of the question. Again I insist on other options and I am told that I can purchase a ticket and fly to Hong Kong instead of Amsterdam but I must leave the country now. I am told that I can apply for a new visa in Hong Kong. (This is about a two-hour flight). Two guards escort me through the Shanghai airport to the Dragon Air airline ticket office and under their watchful eyes I purchase a flight on the next plane out. As a customs agent holds my passport I am escorted through the airport and to the waiting plane. At the door of the plane the guard hands me my passport and with a wide smile speaks his first English, "Bye Bye".

While waiting for my flight to Hong Kong I pondered the potential lessons before me. All personal control over my movement and freedom was instantly gone. All of my "rights" as I perceive them were gone. This experience created a strange feeling of complete powerlessness that is difficult to convey. However, powerful lessons about control, resistance and surrender was present. How often do we resist the change or the flow of events around us? How often do we fight for our viewpoint or opinion to be correct? How often does our resistance to change create the many dramas and hardships in our lives? After verbally resisting the Chinese authorities, I quickly realized that my best course of action was to surrender to the flow of events that engulfed me. Yes, I was kicked out of the country that day but also I went to Hong Kong and had a great experience exploring the many sights of this fabulous city. Sometimes the universe has a bigger and better plan for us than we can imagine, however, it is up to us to stop resisting and simply surrender to flow of events that propel us forward. Think about this in your daily life when events seem be out of control and drama and conflicts confront you. Maybe challenging events in your life provide important lessons about resisting and surrender. The key is to recognize these opportunities and learn from them.

All my best,

William Buhlman

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Astral Projection Newsletter June '04

This newsletter is to bring all of the OBE Newsletter members up-to-date.

We apologize for the newsletters being so far and few between lately, but there is a very good reason. As many of you may already know, William and his wife have moved to China for the next few years. They have been in the progress of moving and getting settled in their new home and have not had computer access. As soon as they get their computers back from customs, he will be back on-line.

A lot of people have been very curious as to why William has moved to China. His wife was gifted with a wonderful career opportunity within the major corporation she works with and they decided to take the chance. William has been wanting to visit China and explore the world of OBEs from their viewpoint and this was a wonderful opportunity to do so. Since his job is the type of job that allows him to live and work anywhere, he will be working on some new projects, exploring some new ideas and is possibly going to write a new book. He has a thirst for adventure and will be visiting some of the Buddhist temples and many other interesting sites. He will be taking pictures that we will share with you on the web site.

This picture was taken opposite our Centre on 18 March 2010

Shooting Rays over the ocean are covered up with the yellow holographic color. Opposite our Centre,
18 March 2010

Shooting Rays over the ocean are covered up with the yellow holographic color. Opposite our Centre,
18 March 2010

Shooting Rays over the ocean are covered up with the grey-yellow holographic color. Opposite our Centre, 18 March 2010

Energy of the New Consciousness is covered by pentagons, our Centre, 18 March 2010

New Sun of the New Consciousness, 18 March 2010

Invisible to the eye Energy of the New Consciousness of Sun, of New Earth and Advaced Humanity is building up above Elliott Heads rivermouth, Australia, 17 Jan, 2010. The Sun is a way higher in the sky.

White Energy of the New Consciousness, 18 March 2010

White Energy of the New Consciousness, 24 March 2010


White Energy (masked by pink rectangular) of the New Consciousness, 24 March 2010


White Beam of  Energy of the New Consciousness is masked by fake pink inserts and clouds, 24 March 2010


White Energy of the New Consciousness coming from the Sun is covered by phony pentagons, 24 March 2010