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Voyages into the Unknown (Exploring the Afterlife)

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While researching and studying the subject of remote viewing several things became apparent. ALL of the early "remote viewers" went through the Monroe Institute's Gateway Voyage in the 1970's. So, like any good researcher I purchased the complete series of Gateway Voyage CDs from TMI. I had read the Robert Monroe books early on as they were published and loved them. Now, things were starting to make sense to me! Then, with the addition of the Newton's "Journey of the Soul" books; I had confirmation of things that I had found out on my own. Then along comes Bruce Moen's Afterlife Series with my first peek of further research going on with the TMI Lifeline Program. Finally, for me, I had a complete understanding of the process of physical life as I know it. This is data vital to an understanding of ourselves without the influence of archaic guilt and fear-laden dogma or secret "cult" inspired too-costly esoteric knowledge. This material is accessible, understandable, and duplicable. There is no need to sell your soul or put up with some wacko cult's crazy pseudo-sci-fi brand of mis-information.
Want some information on alternate universes?
Want to know what happens when our body dies?
Want some more proof that spiritual life goes on?
Want to know how our beliefs color our perception of reality both here and in the afterlife?
Now, when I read the translations of the ancient Tibetan Book of the Dead; I understand the concepts even with the use of the their ancient words.
I know that this sounds like a lot; but the answers are here.
And Bruce Moen's writing is from his heart in excellent understandable prose. The best part is that this information is just the beginning of a person's journey.
So, buy the book; buy the whole series.
Read them.
Then go to Virginia and do the Gateway Voyage.
The truth will set you free.

This book is so good in some ways that its ommissions and faults are thrown into very sharp relief.

The good part is that the Moen series is a fascinating sequel to Robert Monroe's triumvurite of incredibly cool books. Monroe was far from a great author by literary standards, but he really knew how to grab the reader by the jugular. He depiction of BB's search for AA is among the most compelling and educational adventure sagas ever written.

Moen does not come close to Monroe in the power of his writing. Nevertheless, I believe that Moen has offered us a lot of valuable information about what's really happening "out there" (or, "in here" if you prefer) - beyond the physical anyway.

But somehow I felt the treatment is very parochial, very limted and culturally blinkered, much as Monroe's books were also, but without Monroe's compensatory qualities. Moen is a middle-aged, middle class, Caucasian, male engineer living in the United States. Sorry to sound ad homimen, but his whole point of view seems to flow from that. That is one good viewpoint to have, but for such a universal topic, the parameters of discussion seemed strangely restricted.

The idea of the world/event controllers, steering outcomes to their own desired results is really creepy!

I wanted Moen, when encountering these kinds of guys in his after-world or after-life dream states or voyages, to grab them by their ectoplasmic lapels and get some REAL answers from them, such as: "Who gave you guys the authority to steer a world? Is it just 'might makes right' or what is it?" I know all the standard New Age answers to these "why" questions, they are usually:

(a) It is all for the best from our higher wisdom
(b) Don't worry about any damage, your world and bodies are just transient playthings anyway.
(c) Everybody involved CHOSE to undergo any suffering that transpires

Yes I've heard all that. Still I would like to see these smug and complacent event controller types challenged on their own ground.

The book does show the unshakeable power of earth/human gentics in molding perception. For example, Moen meets up with various gorgeous sexy etheric women in his ventures, but why doesn't he ask deeper questions, like why are you manifesting in this pretty form? What are you really? Am I casting you in a form that triggers my own human/genetic receptors, or are you modling yourself as such to me? What makes you attractive to me? What makes you different from any other entity?

In other words I'd like to see some depth. The book and the approach, despite the amazing claims, suffers not so much from being inherently unbelievable but rather from being so shallow, simple and even dumb.

I want to see deeper issues of morality, power, and basic identity brought up with all the Higher Non-Physical Intelligences. They should either put some logic and morality on the table to justify themselves, or just forthrightly admit that might makes right and we physical humans just happen to be on the wrong end of the gun, tough for us.

Why can't anybody THINK??

I have read the first two books of this series and will review each one seperately.

This book is important because it reveals the experience of traveling into the "percieved" afterlife using Robert Monroe's "Lifeline" model and technology. I feel that the author nicely describes his experieces, the technology and the transformations that arise as the consequenses of these experiences. Mr. Moen, through his experiences, shows the doorway is open for everyone to explore other dimensions. The question of whether it is "real" or not can only be answered by the participant and should be asked after each and every experience.

"Lifelines" was created as a research system to explore the possiblility of an afterlife and to gather information about departed people. The information obtained from the "departed soul" would then be independantly varified for accuracy. If we could not prove that an afterlife existed we at least would prove that ESP existed by gathering information about unknown people. Experiences and results varied according to the skills and beliefs of the participants. But the personal transformation and healing that occured within the participants, were far more important than whether it was real or imagined. That transformation was probably the true reason the program came into being:-)

If you have questions about death and the afterlife, then read this book with an open mind and an open heart, and see what it does for you.

This books shows how you can develop your skills in handling ghosts, and "people" who have died and don't know which way to go. Also excellent information about the Monroe Institute process. Can't wait to read his next book.

In February of 2001 I found Bruce Moen's website,
afterlife-knowledge.com, as well as his first book, and felt I had finally found the answers to being able to explore the afterlife and get my own proof, my own direct experience. And that is exactly what happened. I not only found his book(s) to be well written, informative and enjoyable, but I was able to immediately apply the knowledge he shares, to journey into the nonphysical, help others there and learn more of who/what I really am. And it is all accomplished through the simple, innate abilities we're all born with!! This is what he teaches: it doesn't require years of intense training in exotic locations, nor does one have to spend a great deal of money to attend complicated seminars or buy expensive gadgets that promise this or that. The most valuable thing he shares is that we all come from and are, pure unconditional love...and that we can make use of this energy/consciousness to change ourselves, open perception for afterlife journeys, help others. Whereas I once longed to finish this physical life of lonliness and confusion...I now look forward to EVERY DAY of this life. Everything has changed for the better...because of bringing into my life what Bruce teaches. The most difficult thing to believe about exploring the afterlife is that it's so simple and natural to access, we have a hard time believing it. But don't take my word for it. Read his books, his own journey and what he discovered....and then go get your own direct experience. ...

I have read all three of Bruce's books in his AfterLife Series. I think that these books are critical material for anyone who is seriously interested in learning practical information about the eternal nature of our soul. I did find Bruce's doubting, which was continuous throughout the three books, to be a little excessive. I do not doubt the "process" of using imagination as a creative force. Anyone who has read the Conversations with God series by Neale Donald Walsch knows that imagination is a key element in things spiritual. In support of Bruce, I would like to quote a small passage from Conversations, Book 1, page 6 where Neale asks God how he can tell the difference or know if he is talking with God or if it is his imagination...

Neale: "How can I know this communication is from God? How do I know that this is not my own imagination?"

God: "What would be the difference? Do you not see that I could just as easily work through your imagination as anything else?"

Anyone who is seriously into spirituality, and has studied the process of mind and how things are created in the universe, recognizes the tremendous power that imagination provides. We tend to think that imagination is something which is equivalent to the word "illusion." We think we are deluding ourselves if we are using imagination. Yet, this is worldly thinking, not spiritual thinking! I find Bruce's doubting, to an extent, a healthy aspect of the process we must all undergo in order to finally come to the realization that when we deal with things Spiritual, they do not conform to the expectations or work within the domains of earth-bound methodology, rationalization or proof. Only when we can imagine ourselves to be as great as we are spiritually can we truely LIVE and experience to the highest level just who and what we are. This is not an easy process, overcoming worldly teachings of limitation of self!

I find the "Monroe" method to be fascinating. It is ONE way of many, to come into contact with Spirit. Not every way is every "ones" way, since each of us are given different insights and abilities according to God's Great Plan. So when one man is a healer another might be a teacher...neither denies the relevancy of the other in any mission in life.

It becomes clear, after the third book, that the ultimate purpose was not to just go and round up lost souls and get them to the "Gateway." I won't spoil it for those of you who have not read books 2 and 3.

I find this work to be of extreme importance to all of those of us who are seriously interested in spiritual persuits. This is one man's experience among MANY, yet it is highly worth reading. It will remain in the upper 10% of all those books in my spiritual library that I consider essential to my highest understanding of God's Great Plan for all of us. I know deep inside myself, these books were motivated by Spirit. The best things always come in 3's when it comes to God!

I am anxiously awaiting book 4! Come on Bruce, where is it?

Comprehensible story of the author's foray into out of body travel, well-written and intriguing. What he tells of the afterlife is in essence a continuation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, or, the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. A good read, plus, intriguing descriptions of life after death. Highly recommended!

Perhaps many see this book a a positive promoter of the "Monroe Institute process". Some may see it as a way of distinguishing "knowns" from "unknowns". As a Monroe technique dilettante, all I know, from personal experience, is that the so- called "vibratory state" exists, and that I can't get past it (to other Monroesque dimensions) because it feels too good. Based on my knowledge of this technique, and the hard work done by the people at the Monroe Institute to present it in a favorable light, I believe this book does it an unfortunate disservice by the inclusion of two points: The worst of these was at the end, where he said (in so many words) if you would like to do the type of work done in the Lifeline program, but you haven't had the opportunity for training, *just pretend like you can* and you will have these experiences. The first of these inclusions is at the beginning of the book where he pointed out that he started off his Lifeline experience of assisting victims of the Oklahoma City bombing *while having a meal at a Bennigan's restaurant*. Careful editing is what keeps factoids like these from destroying an otherwise interesting book. Someone unfamiliar with the work done at the Monroe Institute may perceive the "Monroe technique" as just another example of "mind over matter" : *If YOU don't mind, IT won't matter*.

The personal expereinces presented by the author are stimulating. More importantly, perhaps, the techniques he offers in this book, when applied, work. I know, I have tried them. If you have a fear of death, or curious about what happens afterward, this book is a *must* read.

I've read all Bruce's books as well as Monroe's regarding our afterlife. Because of these fellows, I'm writing my own book and been at it for 60 years. I don't understand how anyone could give a negative review on these kind of books because they leave the reader wanting to know more and don't kill the messenger..Bruce will be the first one to tell a critic "don't believe a thing I write down, instead, go and get your own experience and furthermore, here's how I did it, I even wrote that down for you."
as far as books go, in today's publishing world one must pay to get published and so it's not about the money. Bruce loves people, thats why he wrote down his journeys. His writing style is perfect for me; its not dressed up with fancy words and all the better, I just got the facts as he saw it, from point A to point B. Every book writer is a messenger and somewhere a reader is looking for that message.