Transcendental Communication with Near Death Experience
Santa Lorita Simamora, Muhammad Sulthan Fadhilah, D. Andika, M. Gunawan, Eli Jamilah Mihardja
COMMICAST December 28, 2024 DOI: 10.12928/commicast.v5i3.11171 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 3 |
| Population | Individuals in Indonesia who reported near-death experiences involving coma or abnormal consciousness |
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Key findings | The three participants described transcendental communication with God or their Creator during their near-death experiences, and each reported that the experience became a turning point for behavioral change toward a better life. The authors present these accounts as a lesson that death is certain and should be prepared for through good deeds and worship. |
Abstract
This study examines the experiences of individuals with Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) or individuals who have had near-death experiences. This phenomenon is still without a concrete definition and clear mechanism, almost like a mystery, as it is not perceived by others, only felt by the individuals who experience it. There are few individuals with near-death experiences due to severe illness or tragic accidents. The Near-Death Experience phenomenon falls into the category of unique and rare events, with a relatively small number of studies from the perspective of transcendental communication in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to understand and describe how individuals interpret their experiences of transcendental communication when in a coma or abnormal consciousness. This study uses a phenomenological approach with three subjects. The results of this study are expected to deeply explore the experiences of individuals' transcendental communication with their Creator during near-death conditions. These experiences serve as lessons for everyone that death will surely come, hence the need to prepare with good deeds and worship. To delve deeper into the description of the near-death transcendental communication experiences, in-depth interviews were conducted with subjects who voluntarily agreed to participate. The subjects were selected using purposive sampling techniques, specifically snowball sampling. The study results indicate that the transcendental communication experienced by the three subjects involved communicating with their God, their Creator, resulting in profound meanings for them. All three subjects perceived their near-death condition as a pivotal point for behavioral change towards a better direction in life.