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The Omega Project: Near-Death Experiences, Ufo Encounters, and Mind at Large Paperback – December 1, 1993

by Kenneth Ring (Author)

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Reveals that UFO abductees bear strong psychological resemblances to Near-Death Experience survivors and concludes that these experiences may represent a new stage in the evolution of the human mind

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320 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Quill
Publication date

December 1, 1993
Dimensions

6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10

0688128467
ISBN-13

978-0688128463
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Publisher : Quill (December 1, 1993)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0688128467
ISBN-13 : 978-0688128463
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,945 in UFOs (Books)
- #2,548 in Ancient & Controversial Knowledge

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Jackie

Received book quickly. It wasn't what I was expecting ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016

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Received book quickly. It wasn't what I was expecting. I would prefer to read more stories of people having experiences. Most of the book was about the process of interviewing people for the book.

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OJAIBUNNYLOVER

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016

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kinda boring

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Jack Cotter

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017

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Dr Ring is an excellent writer ... interesting project and valuable info enjoyed the book very much....

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Isabelle Herbert

Way ahead of his time

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020

As a national lab trained hard sciences researcher, one who has, for personal reasons, researched these topics for the majority of my life, all I can say is that Kenneth Ring ties together some pivotal loose ends (for modern humans at least) that it is little wonder he seems under appreciated thus far: he is in a league of his own, & well ahead of his time. Delving deep into what is so hard for logic-based minds to fathom... I am practically stunned he was able to return with such coherent considerations & superb illumination of our relationship with such otherwise obscured, yet fundamentally crucial aspects of existence... As an educator now, I find ways to gently incorporate small morsels of his towering achievements, and I imagine that one day (perhaps when he himself has enjoyed a more complete death experience) his contributions will be better esteemed, as they truly are some of the wisest and most profound that I have encountered, after many years of careful examinations. I also have a high opinion of the author he draws on (Whitley Streiber) after many years of following his writings/speculations. Simply put: with nothing to gain I have no hesitation publically expressing here my heartiest gratitude for their efforts. It will likely sing in my being well beyond my own dying day. Have I made myself clear?

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THE FAMED NEAR-DEATH RESEARCHER COMPARES NDEs TO UFO ENCOUNTERS

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013

Kenneth Ring (born 1936) is Professor Emeritus of psychology at the University of Connecticut, and has written other books such as Life at Death , Heading Toward Omega , etc. He states in the Preface to this 1994 book that his editor sent him a copy of Whitley Streiber's Communion: A True Story , and "Reflecting on all this, after finishing Streiber's book, helped to germinate the basic query that led to the research reported in this book. In its simplest terms, it is this: Are NDEs and UFO encounters... in effect ALTERNATE PATHWAYS to the same type of psychospiritual transformation...?" (Pg. 11)

He states, "the more I delved into the varieties of UFO encounters... the more convinced I became that... There were hitherto unnoticed links between NDEs and UFO encounters, as well as among the people who were having these experiences." (Pg. 38) He also suggests, "there may be SOME KIND of connection between the structure of dreams and fairy tales on the one hand, and UFO narratives on the other---even if we cannot say exactly what it is." (Pg. 63)

He observes, "It has long been known that approximately only one of three persons who survives a near-death incident will later describe having had an NDE experience of some kind. But why only one in three? Why should some individuals experience an ineffable light and a feeling of divine love when they nearly die, whereas others... remember nothing? This question has stumped researchers from the beginning... when I first met Raymond Moody [author of Life After Life ] in 1977, I made a point of asking him about this. His reply was as candid as it was pithy: 'Ken... I haven't got a clue.' ... thus conundrum has continued to elude NDE investigators to the present day." (Pg. 113)

He argues, "one significant predisposing factor in the developmental history of our extraordinary experiencers may well be the presence of relatively high ... levels of childhood abuse and trauma and possibly other forms of stress." (Pg. 139) He adds, "Overall, individuals who report UFO encounters and NDErs appear to have a greater likelihood of showing dissociative tendencies in their psychological functioning." (Pg. 143) He also notes, "following extraordinary encounters, respondents, on the average, don't become more religious, they become more spiritual." (Pg. 183)

Ring's book will be of lesser appeal to those focused on NDEs, but will perhaps greatly appeal to those interested in a wider range of paranormal phenomena.

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J. Meisenbacher

A 1992 book with some aged and possible ageless ideas

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2008

I find myself reading books that I don't expect to complete agree with. It also helps if the book covers and idea that I don't know much about. The Omega project covers both nicely.

Although I have never had an NDE or any substantial UFO experience I have read and know people in the former. This book provides a psychological look at people who have had UFO experiences and those who have had NDE experiences. Kenneth Ring makes a compelling argument that the two are related based on shared characteristics between the two groups verse control groups, in this case those people like I who have an interest in the experience. It is a nice scientific approach to help better understand the people and the experiences and I found it interesting.

Dr. Ring goes on to explain what might be happening. Basically, that these experiences are moving the human race to another level. The 1992 book is rather dated in its view of the environmental crisis, but I would not say off the mark entirely. His theories on the subject lead to an earth consciousness that is working to save itself and mankind from destruction. To this end, man is either becoming more "imaginal" in nature or we are beginning as a species to better recognize our true nature. He is solidly in the camp of man evolving to become a more "imaginal" or spiritual being if you will.

I am more in the camp that there is a creative consciousness and that we are becoming more aware of our true spiritual nature or soul that exists for the current time incarnately, but can also exist disincarnately.

It is an interesting perspective, one that I don't completely agree with, but one that give me some information on a subject I didn't know that I didn't know much about. Perhaps, even with the age of the book you might find the book challenging your beliefs or expanding your mind.

Happy reading either way.

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carlo sansolo

Interesting book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2020

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Starts well, but then for his theory to take effect he has to reduce UFOs to imaginary things, and not real, and for that you have to throw half of the evidence away because it doesn't go you way.
Funny how the author's cousin, Dr. Leir presented evidence that there were some metalic objects in association with abductees, the so called IMPLANTS... .

Physics Buff

The Crock Project

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2018

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Basically a load of woffle and unsubstantiated twaddle. But what else would I expect from a Whitley Strieber acolyte. Ring is adept at making something out of nothing and trying to equate near death experiences with UFO abductions. John Mack made a much better job of analysing UFO encounters and the whole abduction thing. How folks like Ring manage to cling on to their jobs baffles me. Disappointed!

Pegangray

The cause and effect of NDE's

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2016

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Very interesting book on NDE's well worth a read and combine it with Heading Toward Omega by the same Author and you will have a good basic view of near death experiences and the possible reason they happen to so many people.

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Mister Ron

This is a thought provoking great read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2018

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This is a thought provoking great read for anyone interested in abduction research.

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Cliente Amazon

Un libro ricco di dati e di idee

Reviewed in Italy on March 27, 2018

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Libro di grande interesse, perchè originalissimo e pieno di spunti per future ricerche. Chi avrebbe mai pensato che ci fosse qualcosa in comune fra near death experience e incontri con gli UFO? E chi avrebbe mai pensato che il risveglio della Kundalini sottenda entrambe queste esperienze straordinarie?

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