Raymond Moody’s Core NDE Elements

The premier list of core NDE elements was compiled by the pioneer NDE researcher, Raymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D. Each NDE is unique, but every NDEr experiences at least one of the following core elements:

• A sense/awareness of being dead
• A sense of peace, well-being, and painlessness
• An out-of-body experience (OBE)
• Moving through a dark tunnel or passageway
• Rapid movement toward and/or sudden immersion in a powerful light (or an encounter with a “Being of Light” that communicates with the person)
• An intense feeling of unconditional love and acceptance
• Reuniting with deceased loved ones (Encounters with the spirits of deceased relatives and/or friends have been conclusively proven.)
• Receiving a panoramic life review
• Approaching a border or a decision by oneself or others to return to one’s body, often reluctantly
• Suddenly finding oneself back inside one’s body