Dannion Brinkley’s life changed forever after being struck by lightning in 1975. Declared dead for 28 minutes, Brinkley’s near-death experience remains a compelling story about what might lie beyond death.
He recalls being paralyzed and engulfed in flames, then leaving his body and watching everything from above, including paramedics working on him and doctors confirming his death. His spirit then traveled through a tunnel to a mystical place he calls the “Crystal City,” where he encountered a radiant presence and was shown a full 360-degree replay of his life from a different viewpoint.
Brinkley later had two more near-death experiences during surgeries. Through these, he says he gained spiritual insights and a sense of purpose to assist others as a hospice volunteer.
His message highlights the idea that we are spiritual beings, and facing death can inspire profound personal growth.
