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From: jwl@mvutd.att.com (James W Lacey)
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Subject: Re: Lotus Sutra on "the ultimate entity"
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Date: 3 Jan 91 01:33:02 GMT
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In article <1991Jan1.001930.8508@nas.nasa.gov>, gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us (Gary S. Trujillo) writes:
> 
> Recently, there have been some interesting discussions in alt.dreams and
> alt.paranormal on the subject of what have come to be called "out of body
> experiences" (OOBE). [some stuff deleted] 
>                   -- I recall what
> I thought to be a bit of wry humor in a day-long Zen sitting workshop when
> attendees were counseled that at some time during their sitting practice
> they might have unusual experiences, like becoming aware of past lives.
> The advice given was to keep one's attention focussed on the breath, and
> these things would pass.) [stuff deleted]
> 

I have heard/read similar advise, but it was made explict that
such "unusual experiences" were hallucinations.

Jim Lacey 
my opinions are my own