The idea that the soul remains in the body for three days after death is an ancient belief, present in various cultures and religions. Some spiritual traditions claim that during this time, the soul adjusts to its departure, observes what is happening around it, and bids farewell to loved ones. But what does science say about this? Is there any evidence of consciousness after death?

Below, we explore both the spiritual perspective and the most recent scientific findings about what happens in the moments following death.

The “3 Days” Belief: A Spiritual Transition

Many traditions maintain that the soul needs a transition period to fully detach from the physical body:

In Tibetan Buddhism, there is talk of the bardo, an intermediate state that can last up to 49 days, but where the first few days are crucial for the soul to understand that it has died. Continue reading…