A “Little Death”: The Near-Death Experience and Tibetan Delogs
Journal of Near-Death Studies March 1, 2001 L. Bailey
In Tibetan culture, a phenomenon similar to near-death experiences has been identified, distinct from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Anthropologists have documented accounts of contemporary and historical individuals called delogs, who appear dead for hours or days, then spontaneously revive and recount detailed journeys through otherworldly Buddhist landscapes. Their narratives emphasize moral and spiritual teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. These delogs serve as a bridge between modern near-death experiences and ancient shamanic practices.