Robert Monroe

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Disambiguation: Robert Monroe is also the name of one of the protagonists of the book series Bunnicula.
Consciousness Researcher
Biography
Name: Robert Allan Monroe
Born: October 30, 1915
Virginia
Died: March 17, 1995
Résumé
Field: Advertising Executive
Paranormal area: 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 carries on his work after his death. [1][2][3][4][5]

He is also notable as one of the founders of the Jefferson Cable Corporation, the first cable company to cover central Virginia. [6]

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[edit] 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. [1][2][3][4]

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 is 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.

[edit] Hemi-Sync

In 1975, Monroe registered the first of several patents[7][8][9] concerning audio techniques 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. [10]

[edit] Remote Viewing

During the "Project Stargate" studies period into what is now called Remote Viewing, Robert Monroe's interests and research in Out of Body Experience (OBE) extended into the accepted scientific scope of Remote Viewing. His personal friendship and association with U. S. Army officers, Frederick "Skipp" Atwater, and Joseph McMoneagle from Ft. Meade. Both expanded remote viewing into the remote past and future. McMoneagle would later date and marry Monroe's stepdaughter, Nancy Honeycutt,[11] and become associated with research and study at The Monroe Institute. U.S. Media consultant and White House speech writer, Donald A. Stewart, who was also a personal friend and a former student in media, were influenced and inspired by Monroe, with their mutual interests into parapsychology and psychical research.

[edit] Bibliography

Robert Monroe was the author of three books:

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Monroe, Robert A (1977) "Journeys Out of the Body", Anchor Press, ISBN 0385008619
  2. ^ a b Russell Ronald (2007) "The Journey of Robert Monroe: From Out-Of-Body Explorer to Consciousness Pioneer", Hampton Roads Publishing, ISBN 1571745335
  3. ^ a b Stockton Bayard (1989) "Catapult: The Biography of Robert A. Monroe", Donning Co.,ISBN 0898657563
  4. ^ a b Mayer, Robert A. (2007) "The Intrigue of the Possible", AuthorHouse, ISBN 1434308294
  5. ^ Randolph Keith (1983) "The Truth about Astral Projection", Llewellyn Worldwide, ISBN 0875423507
  6. ^ Barling, Stephen (2003-02-13) "Cosmic degrees: Out of body at the Monroe Institute", The Hook (Charlottesville), Issue 206
  7. ^ US Patent 3884218: "Method of inducing and maintaining various stages of sleep in the human being"
  8. ^ US Patent 5213562: "Method of inducing mental, emotional and physical states of consciousness, including specific mental activity, in human beings"
  9. ^ US Patent 5356368: "Method of and apparatus for inducing desired states of consciousness"
  10. ^ Sheikh, Anees A.(2003) "Healing Images: The Role Of Imagination in Health", Baywood Publishing, ISBN 0895032082
  11. ^ Memoirs of a Psychic Spy: The Remarkable Life of Remote Viewer 001 by Joseph McMoneagle, Hampton Books, 2002 and 2006, pages 140 and 188-189

[edit] External links

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