Years ago I went to hear a talk by a "enlightened monk". During the talk he reported that he was surrounded by ancient masters who directed his teachings. Several audience members shared that they also could see him surrounded by spirits. Darn, I tried to see them, nothing! I complained to a friend who told me, "I was not ready". Like always blame the skeptic.

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It is not true Yes I have seen all the wonderful videos of such actions and the key to remember is that a monk will NOT do anything for show. They will not display their abilities for fame or money. I have seen the floating and that is a magic trick as well as setting paper on fire. NO monk or humble spiritual person would ever do anything to show off or prove a point. They are truly humble and special.

I think they are utterly and completely FULL OF SHIT.

They do not "float in the air".

There are no floating hindus or monks and never have been, except in cartoons, the stereotypical yogi on the mountain. The only real life action that comes anywhere close to this is the common cane balancing magic trick that @pepperjones showed you below.

There are some buddhist monks and hindu yogis who do some incredible things with their bodies and minds but none are supernatural/telekenetic. Probably the craziest thing that actually happens is the set of monks that can go out in the freezing cold and regulate their body temperature such that when they put wet garments on you can see steam come off it. Check out the Wim Hoff method of breathing for info on how to regulate your body temperature. Hes done some insane bodily feats too and been examined by university research departments while doing so.

Be skeptical!

I have read a number of "stories" Anything on video is definitely fake. Some other stories, not levitation, sound very slightly possible, and at least a few science studies have shown a vague possibility: like sitting outside in freezing weather and drying a wet sheet wrapped around the body. Science has shown that some people can be placed in a freezing room and keep their hands warm through concentration. I think I would fail. But levitation, no way, no how. Gravity.

I call b***

Got Any proof other than anecdotal tales? Nope......

Hoax.

I remember years ago going to see an illusionist show. The guy performed many 'amazing' acts. My point is we all knew it was an act and not for real - so all sorts of things, including levitation, can be 'performed' as if it were real. It's a HOAX!

Often the trick is hidden with a wooden staff. All hoax.

Hindus, Monks, and the like do not levitate, have never levitated, and won't levitate. This levitating business is as real as Uri Geller's spoon bending act. There are thousands of folks in this world who make claims that do not stand up to scrutiny.

Absolutely a hoax. Levitation is impossible at room temperature without powerful magnets too large to hide. Any other levitation therefore must be an illusion, and thus a deception.

Hoax. Hands down. No questions asked. Have you actually seen them do it? All they're doing is jumping up in the air with their crossed legs. A marvelous feat of strength, No Doubt. But not levitation.