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The teachings of Don Juan

1974256 pagesPocket Books

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An anthropology student encounters a Yaqui Indian sorcerer named Don Juan Matus, who introduces him to a world of ancient knowledge and spiritual practices. Through a series of intense experiences, the student's perception of reality is challenged and expanded. This book explores themes of consciousness, perception, and the nature of reality through the lens of indigenous wisdom.

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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...

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