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New IANDS Glossary: What is a Peak in Darien Experience?

In a peak in darien experience a person encounters a descendant they have never met or even known about during an nde

A peak in Darien experience is a specific form of NDE where the experiencer reports encounters with individuals they did not know were dead, or even existed.

Before You Donate to IANDS, See If This New Tool Will Double It

Matching donations are an incredible employer benefit few people know about.

Did you know that some employers are willing to match the donations you, as an employee, make to nonprofits? Learn about this new matching donations tool here.

It’s Here: Ticket Prices for IANDS Conference 2026 Unveiled

Iands conference 2026 in bellevue washington august 27 to 30

Ticket prices for IANDS Conference 2026 are announced here. We're looking forward to seeing you in-person or virtually August 27-30 in Bellevue, Washington!

Vital Signs Spring 2026: See the Uplifting Free Magazine

Be sure to check out vital signs spring 2026

Vital Signs Spring 2026 is here. You'll find the full issue of our free NDE-focused magazine here. Come explore the extraordinary with IANDS!

Registration is Now Live for IANDS Spring Symposium 2026

Iands spring symposium 2026 will take place online april 25th

Registration is now open for IANDS Spring Symposium 2026. Learn how you can attend this entirely online event, which takes place April 25th 2026.

IANDS Q&A: Can a Near-Death Experience Change Your Life?

Can a near-death experience change your life? And if so, what sorts of changes do experiencers typically endure?

Can a near-death experience change your life? And if so, what sorts of changes do experiencers typically endure? Let's learn more in our latest IANDS Q&A.

IANDS Conference Featured in New York Times Opinion Story

Iands president jan holden speaking at iands conference 2025. The event was recently featured in a new york times opinion essay.

This past summer, a New York Times Opinion writer paid a visit to IANDS Conference 2025. Her essay is now published, and it's well worth the read.

IANDS Conference 2026 Call for Proposals

The call for proposals for iands conference 2026 is now open. Learn more here!

The call for proposals for IANDS Conference 2026 is now open. Learn here how you can present a lecture, panel, workshop, film, music, or more.

IANDS Conference Call for Proposals Launching in New Year

The iands conference 2026 call for proposals will begin january 5th 2026

The call for proposals for presentations at IANDS Conference 2026 in Bellevue, Washington will be open from January 5th to February 20th 2026.