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The active side of infinity

The active side of infinity

Biography & MemoirPhilosophy & Religion
Pages
272
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

In this deeply personal work, Carlos Castaneda shares his experiences as an apprentice to the shaman don Juan Matus. The book explores the shamanistic preparation for the definitive journey every human takes at the end of life, viewing the afterlife as a concrete region of practical affairs. Castaneda recounts memorable events from his life, guided by don Juan's teachings on collecting these experiences as a way to enter what they call 'the active side of infinity.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Thought-ProvokingReflectivePhilosophicalInformative
Mentor FigureQuest

Genres

Biography & Memoir Philosophy & Religion Spirituality Biography Religion

About the author

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Carlos Castaneda

Carlos Castaneda was an American author with a Ph.D. in anthropology. Starting with The Teachings of Don Juan in 1968, Castaneda wrote a series of books that describe his training in shamanism, particularly with a group whose lineage descended from the Toltecs. The books, narrated in the first person, relate his experiences under the tutelage of a Yaqui "Man of Knowledge" named don Juan Matus. His 12 books have sold more than 28 million copies in 17 languages. Critics have suggested that they...