Source: “Seeing the Messiah: An Analysis of the Postmortem Appearances of Jesus Christ and the Lubavitcher Rebbe Against the Backdrop of Apparitional Phenomena”, By Jonathan Kendall, MD, 2025.
8. Apparitions_by_Invitation.mp4
8. Induced Apparitions - A Research Review.pdf
8. How_To_Deliberately_Induce_Apparitions.m4a
This topic explores the phenomenon of inducible apparitions, examining how encounters with the deceased can be intentionally triggered through specific psychological and ritualistic techniques. The author highlights the work of Dr. Raymond Moody, who utilized a modernized psychomanteum to facilitate visionary reunions, and Dr. Allan Botkin, whose use of EMDR therapy led to the discovery of induced after-death communications. A central theme is the profound psychological healing and comfort these experiences provide to those suffering from grief or trauma. The structure also evaluates the credibility of these events by discussing collective experiences that challenge simple explanations of hallucination, as well as physical materializations in séances. Ultimately, the source suggests that whether these apparitions are external realities or products of the subliminal consciousness, they represent a significant and replicable aspect of human experience.
The loss of a loved one often leaves a profound silence, a space filled with unspoken words and a deep yearning for one last conversation or a simple sign of their continued existence. It's a universal human experience to hope for a dream, a scent on the wind, or a flicker in the corner of an eye that offers comfort and connection. While most people wait for such a spontaneous sign, some researchers have taken a more direct approach, actively trying to induce these encounters in controlled settings. The results from these experiments are more surprising, complex, and thought-provoking than one might expect, challenging what we think is possible, and suggesting that the boundary between memory and visitation is far more permeable than we've ever imagined.
Dr. Raymond Moody, a physician and researcher known for his foundational work on near-death experiences, was inspired by the ancient Greek Oracles of the Dead to build what he called an "apparition chamber," or psychomanteum. The setup was designed to create an environment for communing with the deceased. It consisted of a single room containing an easy chair facing a large mirror, angled so that the person sitting would not see their own reflection but rather a "crystal-clear pool of darkness." The room was draped in black velvet curtains, with the only light coming from a single, dim 15-watt bulb placed behind the chair.