Samantha Lee Treasure
I became interested in the anthropology of astral projection and out-of-body experiences (OBEs) after my own recurring experiences in 2009. I'm particularly interested in the future trends of these experiences.
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My goal is to offer helpful information and answers to experiencers and the general public in an ethical, neutral and unbiased way, exploring the intricacies of these experiences without simplifying or packaging them.
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Since 2013, I've delivered talks in Japan, the UK, Russia and the US on the culture and phenomenology of OBEs. I explored OBE figures in the UK for my BSc thesis, and spontaneous and deliberate OBEs in South Korea for my MA dissertation.
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I am currently based between London and South Korea.​
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Current projects​
Fieldwork on out-of-body experiences within South Korean shamanism with a grant from the Society for Psychical Research
My book Out-of-Body Experiences: Explorations and Encounters with the Astral Plane will be released on 1st May 2025 PRE-ORDER HERE
My book for Inner Traditions Bear & Co. will be published in 2026​​​
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Interests
Besides out-of-body experiences and sleep paralysis, I am also interested in liminal spaces & states, nostalgia, video games and technology, and new religious movements
