astral projection
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controversial interpretation of out-of-body experiences
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Encyclopedic overview
"The Separation of the Spirit Body" from The Secret of the Golden Flower, a Chinese handbook on alchemy and meditation
In esotericism, astral projection (also known as astral travel, soul journey, soul wandering, spiritual journey, spiritual travel) is an intentional out-of-body experience (OBE) in which a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light where consciousness functions separately through from the physical body, travels throughout the astral plane.
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