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Hi Joseph and All

You asked some very good questions and as a guy who has been into
metaphysics for a while I would like to take a stab at answering them.


> When building a chamber does one have to take into account outside
noise?  Also is there a "right" time when to use it?  Last question
how does one build a chamber?

The answer to the 'noise' situation is both yes and no. One can
actually train the mind to ignore it or, better still, to allow it to
help you go into and stay in the desired state. Hypnosis/self-
hypnosis or good training in meditation, relaxation techniques and
even guided visualization can be of benefit. A little white or pink
sound can be helpful, too, as well as Baroque music. My personal
preference is to just have it as quiet as reasonably possible.

In answer to the 'right time' question the answer is again yes and
no.
For those with a strong leaning toward magick and astrology, yes.
There are tables that can be consulted that give the days and times
when certain metaphysical work would be more in line with your
intentions. I have used them and they do seem to work. On the other
hand, I have done work without them and have had good results. My
feeling about this is that intention is the strongest motivator.

All the best.
Ken

#288

From: "kenn32002" <kenn3eth@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:36 am
Subject: Re: Manteum Chamber

kenn32002

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--- In Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com, Delta <deltafour1212@...> wrote:
>
> HI Ken,
> My apologies I realized that after I sent it.
> I have tried to to experiment with contacting the otherside  through
various methods  but to no avail.   I have  even bought Monroe tapes but
nothing ever happened. I'd like to go to a  hypnotist and do what you
suggest but never  knew how to word  that i would like to experince
some spirit guide or paranormal  experience.by copntactnig the otherside.
>  
> Delta

Hi Delta
You asked about hypnosis. Simple. Just go to your local Yellow Pages and
and call, asking if they do Metaphysical Hypnosis. Some actually
specialize in it. Or look at the website of the National Guilf of
Hypnotists and they can give you the names of perhaps several people in
your neigborhood that would like to help.
Ken

#289

From: P_Riley_lists <mailinglists@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:44 am
Subject: Re: Re: Manteum Chamber

sphilipr

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Hi everyone

My apologies for missing these messages over the last few days. After my initial post it seemed that nothing came back so I thought that the list was dead (pardon the pun). But you obviously are all still here. So thank you for the many responses I'll answer them all here rather than individually.

The psychomanteum I created was/is rather elaborate in keeping with my artistic background and with the fact that I built it to take it to a certain festival in the desert. What I built was a yurt 16ft in diameter and 8 ft tall in the center. Within the yurt I placed a number of artifacts and drawings to give the space some feeling of metaphysical activity and I had a variety of reflecting surfaces so that the user could choose which they wanted to use. These were a large iron cauldron with water in it and one or two mirrors.

The first time I took it to the festival in 2007 I had a basic set up, the space was fairly bare and I paid little attention to the sound level, the light or the orientation of the space. I permitted friends of friends to use it all of whom were dealing with grief in some way. I thought that I had had a good deal of sucess when one person out of the 12 or so who tried had an experience some days after attempting it in the space. In Dr. Moody's book he does say that the experience can come come up to a week or so after, usually late at night and this was exactly what happened to this individual when the friend they'd tried to see in the psychomanteum came to them in the night.

In 2008 I tried again at the same festival. This time I made the space much more elaborate, lining it with dark nylon silk to create a real gloom and I had a cover for the skylight so I could control the light fully. The only illumination in there was the flame of a turkish oil lamp. I had many more artifacts including a black painted wardrobe that housed the main mirror, one of 2 (2' x 3'and 4' x 5') both of which had large black frames, the cauldron again and an elaborate compass like diagram on the floor. I took care to orient the structure to the compass and to magnetic north having the door at the south and on the advice of some new age spiritual types with whom I was working at the time I did extensive rituals to banish the wrong kinds of spirits and summon the right ones. I took great care to sage people before hand and cleanse the space after each usage and I myself took part in a ritual to hold the space while people were present and using it.

This time almost everyone who passed through the space said that they had a significant experience feeling the presence of or communicating with spirits. Three of them seeing the person they wished to visit with in the mirror as a full apparition. One person a reiki healer of some considerable psychic ability had an exceptional experience where he saw a multitude of spirits--though none of them associated with himself. Many of the people that went though the space this year were friends but a percentage were complete strangers, a minority were dealing with grief.

Personally I attempted to use the space both years and got nothing either time. The structure is too large to erect in New York though I am presently looking for a suitable space to use it here.

I cant help feeing that the ritual aspects of what I did greatly enhanced the success of the psychomanteum this year. Dr. Moody completely ignores any mention of ritual and seems to have carried on his work in a ritualistically sterile, almost scientific manner. The only advice he offered me in a brief exchange of emails last year was to make sure it was dark and quiet. I was dark certainly this year but I had no control of sound due to the festival outside and the thinness of the walls and if anything this year was noisier than last.

Thanks for the link to manteum.com--I hadn't seen that site before and lots of useful info.

Philip

On Feb 26, 2009, at 12:36 AM, kenn32002 wrote:

--- In Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com, Delta <deltafour1212@...> wrote:
>
> HI Ken,
> My apologies I realized that after I sent it.
> I have tried to to experiment with contacting the otherside through
various methods but to no avail. I have even bought Monroe tapes but
nothing ever happened. I'd like to go to a hypnotist and do what you
suggest but never knew how to word that i would like to experince
some spirit guide or paranormal experience.by copntactnig the otherside.
>
> Delta

Hi Delta
You asked about hypnosis. Simple. Just go to your local Yellow Pages and
and call, asking if they do Metaphysical Hypnosis. Some actually
specialize in it. Or look at the website of the National Guilf of
Hypnotists and they can give you the names of perhaps several people in
your neigborhood that would like to help.
Ken

#290

From: P_Riley_lists <mailinglists@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:53 am
Subject: Re: Re: A new member with questions

sphilipr

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Charles,

Thank you for the offer but not just yet.

I dont have any good documentation of the structure. I'm hoping to soon if I find a suitable space to put it up.

Thanks anyway.

Philip

On Feb 25, 2009, at 3:43 PM, LangeMedia wrote:

Philip
Would you like me to place a link to your website
http://www.manteum.com/ as a courtesy to other visitors who may
benefit from your research?
Charles Lange
Webmaster@psychomanteum.com

--- In Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com, "sphilipr" <mailinglists@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone
>
> Firstly let me introduce myself. My name is Philip I'm based in New
York city though I'm
> from the UK originally and I'm an artist by training and vocation. I
lost my own father a few
> years ago which is what led me to read doctor Moody's book and
because I'm practically
> inclined I decided to build my own psychomanteum 2 years ago.
>
> This I have done and used it with a certain sucesss but I'm eager to
hear of other's
> experiences with them and how to refine them and the process to get
optimal results. I
> did contact Dr, Mody last year and had a brief exchange of emails
with him which was very
> useful but in it's way only nudged me forward. I can't help feeling
that there is something
> that is being left out by Dr. Moody's approach. Or perhaps I'm
missing something?
>
> So I have just today discovered this list so I'm hoping you can
offer me a more involved
> discussion and perhaps shed some light oh the process.
>
> It seems from the archives this list is very quiet but I'm hoping
that there are still plenty of
> you out thre who can enlighten me.
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Philip
>

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#291

From: Delta <deltafour1212@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:48 am
Subject: Re: Re: Manteum Chamber

deltafour1212

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Has anyone ever thought of putting a Sony Night shot IR cam or a tape recorder f in the room to see if they can capture a apparition or EVP's?

Delta

#292

From: Joseph Fernandez <kahuna77007@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:07 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Manteum Chamber

kahuna77007

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Thank you for your help in answering my questions. The information is very helpful.

Joseph

--- On Wed, 2/25/09, kenn32002 <kenn3eth@...> wrote:

From: kenn32002 <kenn3eth@...>
Subject: [Psychomanteum] Re: Manteum Chamber
To: Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 11:20 PM

Hi Joseph and All

You asked some very good questions and as a guy who has been into
metaphysics for a while I would like to take a stab at answering them.

> When building a chamber does one have to take into account outside
noise? Also is there a "right" time when to use it? Last question
how does one build a chamber?

The answer to the 'noise' situation is both yes and no. One can
actually train the mind to ignore it or, better still, to allow it to
help you go into and stay in the desired state. Hypnosis/self-
hypnosis or good training in meditation, relaxation techniques and
even guided visualization can be of benefit. A little white or pink
sound can be helpful, too, as well as Baroque music. My personal
preference is to just have it as quiet as reasonably possible.

In answer to the 'right time' question the answer is again yes and
no.
For those with a strong leaning toward magick and astrology, yes.
There are tables that can be consulted that give the days and times
when certain metaphysical work would be more in line with your
intentions. I have used them and they do seem to work. On the other
hand, I have done work without them and have had good results. My
feeling about this is that intention is the strongest motivator.

All the best.
Ken

#293

From: "Penny Maroldo" <pennypit@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:29 pm
Subject: Ah...activity in a group long gone quiet!

pennypit

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My name is Penny and I am very interested in this subject. As a memeber
of Forever Family Foundation  http://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org

I went to a 2 day FFF conference entitled "Proof of an Afterlife"  in
San Francisco last January and had the pleasure of meeting Arthur
Hastings, PhD. An esteemed faculty member at the Institute of
Transpersonal Psychology, author, and consciousness researcher, Arthur
Hastings, PhD, has developed a modern day psychomanteum that has proven
to be a highly effective approach to healing bereavement. He will
present the results of his data and the experiences of those who have
spent time in this chamber.

Dr. Hastingis has a website at http://www.psychomanteum.org/Welcome.html

Here are some examples of his research results at
http://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org/index2.html

I am fascinated by this research and the manteum, but have not been
able to try it out yet. I live near Cleveland, OH....college town of
Oberlin. If anyone here has a psychomanteum that I might use I would
love to try it.

Good ludk to all who do try. And please...come visit us at Forever
Family Foundation online. There is support and resources there for
anyone who has lost a loved one. We are completely volunteer and we are
working with noted scientists to prove scientifically that there is an
afterlife.

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#294

From: "kenn32002" <kenn3eth@...>
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:15 am
Subject: Re: Manteum Chamber

kenn32002

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They use this kind of gear in ghost hunting, so why not use them in a
manteum. My guess is that they have been used. Please let me know what
your experience is when you try them.
Ken

--- In Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com, Delta <deltafour1212@...> wrote:
>
>
> Has anyone ever thought of putting a Sony Night shot IR cam or a tape
recorder f in the room to see if they can capture a apparition or EVP's?
>  
> Delta
>

#295

From: "kenn32002" <kenn3eth@...>
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:24 am
Subject: Re: Ah...activity in a group long gone quiet!

kenn32002

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Hi Penny
Nice to hear from you ... and thanks for the URL's. I knew a Hastings
but his first name was Randy, no relation,I suppose.Did they get into
any kind of definition as to what consciousness is, in your meeting?
All the best.
Ken

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#299

From: Psychomanteum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue May 19, 2009 1:14 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to Psychomanteum

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#300

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:35 am
Subject: Pulaski Tech golf tournament to raise scholarship funds

idoscholar

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Area golfers can compete for bragging rights and the chance to win prizes at the second annual Pulaski Technical College Foundation's PG and Melanie Bradford Scholarship Endowment Golf Tournament on Aug. 31 at the Country Club of Arkansas in Maumelle. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#301

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:04 am
Subject: ULTA grand opening offers chance for scholarship

idoscholar

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ANDERSON â€” A new beauty supply store will hold its grand opening in Anderson Friday and offer free services to residents as part of the celebration.Local high school senior girls can also apply for the ULTA Enrich, Empower & Enlighten Scholarship program. The program will award a $2,500 scholarship this year to one Anderson residentâ€™s enrollment in an institution of higher learning. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#302

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:56 pm
Subject: Shorter nursing scholarship established

idoscholar

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The Hospital Auxiliary at Floyd Medical Center has established a scholarship fund for Shorter College nursing students. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#303

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:27 am
Subject: Scholarship established in memory of Campbell

idoscholar

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BLUEFIELD â€” For more than 30 years, Morgan Campbell provided guidance and direction to his sports teammates and the students he taught and coached. Now, a scholarship for baseball student-athletes established in memory of the late coach and educator will perpetuate his legacy. For more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#304

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:51 am
Subject: TxSt: Retired faculty group slates fall social

idoscholar

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San Marcos â€” The Texas State University-San Marcos Retired Faculty and Staff Association (RFSA) will present its first annual scholarship at its second annual fall social Friday evening, Sept. 25 at the Pecan Grove at Aquarena Center. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#305

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:49 am
Subject: NASA Accepting Applications for Aeronautics Scholarship Awards

idoscholar

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NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate will begin accepting scholarship applications on Sept. 1, 2009, for the 2010 academic year. The application deadline is Jan. 11, 2010. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#306

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Wed Sep 2, 2009 10:23 am
Subject: Deadline of applications for OWWA scholarship set on Sept. 15

idoscholar

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The deadline for the submission of applications for the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has been set on September 15, Tuesday. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#307

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Tue Sep 8, 2009 9:33 am
Subject: Photographic Scholarship up for grabs

idoscholar

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The once in a lifetime travel photography scholarship - the opportunity to join an on-assignment National Geographic photographer in Antarctica for two weeks. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#308

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:42 am
Subject: Dance school to begin scholarship program

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The Cooperstown Performing Arts will be starting a partial scholarship program in October.According to organizers current and new students may apply for the scholarship. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#309

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:50 am
Subject: George Fox University's Act Six Minority Scholarship Program Seeks candidates

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Newberg,George Fox University's Act Six minority scholarship program is seeking qualified candidates to apply for one of about 10 full-ride scholarships to be offered for the 2010-11 academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 21. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#310

From: "John Circling Heart" <truthsearcher14@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:52 pm
Subject: Those last few posts????

truthsearcher14

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I thought this site was for the study and use of psychomanteums? Those last few
posts are about scholarships at various schools. Anyway, I'm new here, and was
wondering if anyone has had any experiences with a psychomanteum that has
mirrors on all walls as well as the floor and ceiling? I first heard of this at
http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghosts/Psychomanteum.php. Sure, this seems to
be sensationalist in a tabloid sense, but maybe there's something to it?

#311

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:26 am
Subject: Scholarship program helps students pursue journalism careers

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OAS_AD('ArticleFlex_1'); High school seniors interested in pursuing a career in journalism are invited to apply for the The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference program.Applications must be received by Oct. 15. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#312

From: Nur Farid <idoscholar@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 12:57 am
Subject: UNI scholarship application now available

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The University of Northern Iowa offers scholarships each year to deserving students, on the basis of merit and/or achievement. The UNIversity Scholarship Application for 2010-2011 scholarships is now available, Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#313

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 2:54 pm
Subject: ALA 2010 Scholarship online application now available

idoscholar

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CHICAGO - Scholarship money is available for future librarians. ALA has more than $300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library media at the master's degree level.The application deadline is March 1, 2010. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#314

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:20 pm
Subject: $1,500 Simon Foundation Scholarships

idoscholar

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The Simon Youth Foundation now open period for the Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program.These scholarships are given to students who plan to enroll in an university,accredited college,vocational or technical school.The applications deadline is Jan. 31, 2010. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#315

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:48 am
Subject: Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship

idoscholar

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Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for $ 50,000 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship of the Annie's Homegrown. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#316

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Mon Nov 2, 2009 11:27 pm
Subject: U.S. Bank Internet scholarships

idoscholar

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The good opportunity limited to graduating high school seniors, U.S. Bank will provides up to 40 Internet scholarships for the 2009 â€" 2010 academic year.Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#317

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 3:32 pm
Subject: Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program By Cooke Foundation

idoscholar

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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award student scholarships.Hagerstown Community College has stated that the scholarships via its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program.The total amounts up to $30,000 annually for each scholarships awards,depend on the recipient institution attends.Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#318

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:31 pm
Subject: Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship

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Builders Site Protection, the famous female owned designer of temporary Surface Protection Products will be awarded Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship.The scholarship provided for an outstanding high school senior who have an interest in becoming an businessman to start with the small businesses first.Each chosen will receive$1000 scholarships. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/

#319

From: "idoscholar" <idoscholar@...>
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:33 am
Subject: The Proton Energy Scholarship

idoscholar

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The leader of the hydrogen energy, Proton Energy Systems will awards science and technology scholarship for all high school students throughout the country who have big interest in science.The total scholarships value up to $100,000 and all undergraduate expenses are covered by the scholarship, including books and room and board. Read more at http://scholarshipabout.blogspot.com/