The Wheel of Time: The Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe

by Carlos Castaneda

Hardcover, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

299.792

Collection

Publication

LA Eidolana Pr (1998), Edition: First Edition, 290 pages

Description

World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's Selection of his writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico. 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.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member hermit_9
If you are not already familiar with Castaneda’s writings, this book will probably prove unsatisfying. If you are familiar with his writings, this book is like a Far Side desk calendar. It lets you wander through your memories of his earlier books and ponder.

Castaneda is not the most original
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writer of twentieth century magical explorations, but he is one of the most enjoyable. His mix of situational humor, grim reality, and apparent humility make it easy to read and enjoy his books.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1998

Physical description

8.75 inches

ISBN

0966411609 / 9780966411607

Local notes

FB A summary of the entire Teachings of Don Juan series, this book consists of quotations from all 8 books plus commentary by Carlos Castaneda.
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