Robert Monroe

:"Disambiguation: Robert Monroe is also the name of one of the protagonists of the book series Bunnicula."Infobox Paranormalpeople1
Class = Consciousness Researcher


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Name = Robert Allan Monroe
Born = October 30, 1915
Blocation = Virginia
Died = March 17, 1995
Dlocation =
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Djob = Advertising Executive
Pjob = Altered Consciousness Researcher
Affiliates = Monroe Institute (founder),
Jefferson Cable Corporation (Founder)|

Robert Allan Monroe (October 30, 1915–March 17, 1995) was an advertising executive from Virginia who became known for his research into altered consciousness. His 1971 book "Journeys Out of the Body" is credited with popularizing the term "out-of-body experience". In 1978 Monroe founded The Monroe Institute, which carried on his work after his death. Monroe, Robert A (1977) "Journeys Out of the Body", Anchor Press, ISBN 0385008619] Russell Ronald (2007) "The Journey of Robert Monroe: From Out-Of-Body Explorer to Consciousness Pioneer", Hampton Roads Publishing, ISBN 1571745335] Stockton Bayard (1989) "Catapult: The Biography of Robert A. Monroe", Donning Co.,ISBN 0898657563] Mayer, Robert A. (2007) "The Intrigue of the Possible", AuthorHouse, ISBN 1434308294] Randolph Keith (1983) "The Truth about Astral Projection", Llewellyn Worldwide, ISBN 0875423507]

He is also notable as one of the founders of the Jefferson Cable Corporation, the first cable company to cover central Virginia. Barling, Stephen (2003-02-13) "Cosmic degrees: Out of body at the Monroe Institute", The Hook (Charlottesville), Issue 206]

Biography

According to his own account, while experimenting with sleep-learning in 1958 Monroe experienced an unusual phenomenon, which he described as sensations of paralysis and vibration accompanied by a bright light that appeared to be shining on him from a shallow angle. Monroe goes on to say that this occurred another nine times over the next six weeks, culminating in his first out-of-body experience. Monroe recorded his account in his 1971 book "Journeys Out Of The Body" and went on to become a prominent researcher in the field of human consciousness.

Monroe later authored two more books, "Far Journeys" (1985) and "Ultimate Journey" (1994).

In 1978 he founded The Monroe Institute, a non-profit education and research foundation describing itself as being "devoted to the exploration of human consciousness".

In his last book "Ultimate Journey" there is a chapter "About the Author". In this chapter it's said that Robert Monroe is directing Monroe Institute - from There, meaning that he is able to take part in his Institute life from his post-death state.

Hemi-Sync

In 1975, Monroe registered a patent for an audio-visual device designed to stimulate brain functions until the left and right hemispheres became synchronized. Monroe held that this state, dubbed Hemi-Sync (hemispherical synchronization), could be used to promote mental well being or to trigger an altered state of consciousness. Monroe's concept was based on an earlier hypothesis known as binaural beats and has since been expanded on a commercial basis by the self help industry. Sheikh, Anees A.(2003) "Healing
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Remote Viewing

During the "Project Stargate" studies period into what we call today Remote Viewing, Robert Monroe's interests and research in Out of Body Experience OOBE would extend into what would be the accepted scientific scope of Remote Viewing. His personal friendship and association with U. S. Army officer, Frederick "Skip" Atwater from Ft. Meade, would explore "Military Applications" and expanded control factors into remote viewing. Atwater would later date and marry Monroe's daughter, and become associated with research and study at The Monroe Institute. In a related note, U.S. Media consultant and White House speech writer, Donald A. Stewart, who was also a personal friend and a former student in media, would be influenced and inspired by Monroe, with their mutual interests into parapsychology and psychical research. As like Monroe, he would later meet pioneer remote viewer, psychical-consultant, A. Edward Moch, who would date and marry his daughter.

Bibliography

Robert Monroe was the author of three books:
*"Journeys Out of the Body" (1971) ISBN 0-385-00861-9
*"Far Journeys" ISBN 0-385-23182-2
*"Ultimate Journey" ISBN 0-385-47208-0

ee also

*Hemi-Sync
*Parapsychology
*Out-of-body experience
*Astral projection
*Remote viewing
*Lucid dreaming
*Bruce Moen

References

External links

* [http://www.monroeinstitute.com/ The Monroe Institute]
* [http://www.corrystuart.com/RMonroe.html Monroe biography]

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