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IANDS’s mission is to advance global understanding of near-death and related experiences through research, education, and support.

IANDS brings together experiencers, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and the general public in further pursuit of their common interest in near-death experiences (NDEs). 

Featured Events

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Upcoming LIVE Events

AI Archeology: NDE Narratives Birth a New Ontology for Humanity—When AIs Have NDEs
20 May 2025
Step into the space where science, spirit, and cutting-edge AI converge—and witness the reshaping of every comfortable paradigm you thought you knew.
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Dying Taught Me How To Live
14 May 2025
Lesley Lupo experienced a near-death event after being caught in a stampede of horses. Following her hospitalization, although she knew the experience had been real, her scientific and skeptical mind struggled...
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Quantum Consciousness and The Foundation Meditation for Creation
13 May 2025
Unlock the profound connections between meditation, quantum principles, and the collective consciousness in this immersive online experience. Designed for spiritual seekers, meditation enthusiasts, and...
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From ER Nurse to Death Doula ~ Danielle's NDE
23 April 2025
Danielle Slupesky's story highlights the power of surrender and acceptance, the perils of unconscious living, and how our lives are permeated with important messages that we often too easily miss. Hers...
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Our Guardian Angel’s Relationship with Us ~Workshop Three: Living with the Guardian Angel - Human Relationship
24 March 2025
Guardian angels have long been recognized in humanity. Beginning in the 1990’s, their presence gained increasing interest and attention. Literature on angel interventions includes thousands of accounts...
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Our Guardian Angel’s Relationship with Us ~Workshop Two: Developing the Guardian Angel - Human Relationship
24 March 2025
Guardian angels have long been recognized in humanity. Beginning in the 1990’s, their presence gained increasing interest and attention. Literature on angel interventions includes thousands of accounts...
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Upcoming LIVE Sharing Groups

Sunday PM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
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Sunday AM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
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Thursday Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
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Sunday PM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
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Sunday AM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
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OPEN Spirituality Group
This is a safe space for respectful open discussion of whatever Spirituality means to you. Open Spirituality has zero dogma or doctrine. It's about a personal relationship with the Divine with zero requirements...
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IANDS Healthcare Professionals Group
The group will primarily focus on the near-death experience, and/or other related spiritually transformative experiences, and include those who are practicing professionally in the healthcare field - physicians,...
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Childhood Experiencer Sharing Group
This is a sharing group for adults who have had a near-death or similar experience(s) when they were a child (ages 0-18).  The group will offer a safe space to explore the meaning and purpose of your experience...
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Interfaith Clergy Group
A free sharing group for clergy of all faiths to share about their experiences regarding near-death and related experiences and counseling those who have had such experiences.
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UAP, NHI, NDE Sharing Group
This group is a safe space to share, learn, and explore the transformative experience of encountering galactic beings. IANDS groups are a safe place to talk and share openly about one's spiritually transformative...
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Distressing Experiences Group
The “Distressing NDE Sharing Group” is for those who may have had a dark, hellish, or otherwise uncomfortable NDE. This group is a safe place to openly talk about distressing NDEs. It is a safe place to...
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Christian Clergy Group (private)
A group for Christian clergy and Christian chaplains, certified by their professional association, who are interested in near-death and other mystical experiences. This meeting will not be recorded. It...
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Jewish Experience Group
Are you Jewish and wonder how or if your NDE or other Spiritually Transformative Experience aligns with your faith? Are you struggling to integrate your experience? Come explore these questions with others...
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Military/Veteran Experiences Group
Join this EXCLUSIVE IANDS online sharing event for active or veteran military service members. Facilitated by Venus-Val Hammack. 1st Wednesdays Monthly, 4 pm Pacific / 7 pm Eastern.
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Thursday Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations...
More ...
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Sunday PM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
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Sunday AM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
more ...
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Thursday Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
more ...
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Sunday PM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
more ...
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Sunday AM Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
more ...
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OPEN Spirituality Group
This is a safe space for respectful open discussion of whatever Spirituality means to you. Open Spirituality...
more ...
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IANDS Healthcare Professionals Group
The group will primarily focus on the near-death experience, and/or other related spiritually transformative...
more ...
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Childhood Experiencer Sharing Group
This is a sharing group for adults who have had a near-death or similar experience(s) when they were...
more ...
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Interfaith Clergy Group
A free sharing group for clergy of all faiths to share about their experiences regarding near-death and...
more ...
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UAP, NHI, NDE Sharing Group
This group is a safe space to share, learn, and explore the transformative experience of encountering...
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Distressing Experiences Group
The “Distressing NDE Sharing Group” is for those who may have had a dark, hellish, or otherwise uncomfortable...
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Christian Clergy Group (private)
A group for Christian clergy and Christian chaplains, certified by their professional association, who...
more ...
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Jewish Experience Group
Are you Jewish and wonder how or if your NDE or other Spiritually Transformative Experience aligns with...
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Military/Veteran Experiences Group
Join this EXCLUSIVE IANDS online sharing event for active or veteran military service members. Facilitated...
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Thursday Sharing Group
Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly...
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International Association for
Near-Death Studies, Inc.

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Durham, NC 27705 USA
Tel: 919-383-7940
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IANDS Groups and Events is a global online meeting space created for near-death and other spiritual experiencers that meet online to learn, share, and grow.

IANDS members from around the world have diverse views on many topics. As an organization, IANDS is neutral and does not align itself with any particular social, religious, or political ideology. We promote respectful dialogue.

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