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World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's Selection of his wrtings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcererand#8217;s magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all alongand#8212;that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on oneand#8217;s own. In andlt;Iandgt;Journey to Ixtlanandlt;/Iandgt;, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly and#8220;stop the worldand#8221; and perceive reality on his own terms.
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Deepak Chopra Carlos Castaneda is one of the most profound and influential thinkers of this century. His insights are paving the direction for the future evolution of human consciousness. We should all be deeply indebted to him.
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"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced."
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andlt;Bandgt;Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castanedaandlt;BRandgt; andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt; "Extraordinary in every sense of the word."
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"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable
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"Hypnotic reading."
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"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way."
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"Excquisite... Stunning... Fresh, unexpected visions with the logic of dreams."
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"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced." < -="" i="" -=""> - The New York Times Book Review - < -="" -="">
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"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable
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"Hypnotic reading."
Synopsis
WORLD-RENOWNED BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLOS CASTANEDA'S SELECTION OF HIS WRITINGS ON THE SHAMANS OF ANCIENT MEXICO
Near the end of his life, Carlos Castaneda gathered together and reviewed his seminal works on his training as a shaman initiate, recorded in a literary career that spans over thirty years. The result is this groundbreaking collection of quotations -- the essence of Carlos Castaneda, drawn from his landmark volumes including The Teachings of Don Juan, Journey to Ixtlan, A Separate Reality, and Tales of Power. Enhanced with an introduction and original commentary by the author, this powerful work illuminates the shaman's life as never before. Castaneda's words explore how the ancient shamans could literally touch and direct the wheel of time -- a profound yet pragmatic tradition that can be felt even in our day.
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WORLD-RENOWNED BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLOS CASTANEDA'S SELECTION OF HIS WRITINGS ON THE SHAMANS OF ANCIENT MEXICO
Near the end of his life, Carlos Castaneda gathered together and reviewed his seminal works on his training as a shaman initiate, recorded in a literary career that spans over thirty years. The result is this groundbreaking collection of quotations -- the essence of Carlos Castaneda, drawn from his landmark volumes including The Teachings of Don Juan, Journey to Ixtlan, A Separate Reality, and Tales of Power. Enhanced with an introduction and original commentary by the author, this powerful work illuminates the shaman's life as never before. Castaneda's words explore how the ancient shamans could literally touch and direct the wheel of time -- a profound yet pragmatic tradition that can be felt even in our day.
Synopsis
Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcerer’s magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along—that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one’s own. In Journey to Ixtlan, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly “stop the world” and perceive reality on his own terms.
About the Author
Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist andlt;Bandgt;Carlos Castanedaandlt;/Bandgt; wrote a total of 15 books, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and were published in 17 different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his mysterious death in California in1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.