The Teachings of Don Juan : A Yaqui Way of Knowledge (Edition 1) (Hardcover)

from stipe168

One of Carlos' greatest acheivements is tying scientifical data to pure philosophical feeling. He feels so much, he's not only analyzing, he's feeling.. because he gets so scared. I loved it and want to read more. He's very readable, and you're right there with him the entire time.

from drj

The first of Castaneda's books, sets the stage for all to follow. An anthropologist student takes his studies under a native shaman and learns lessons on life and the aspects of reality that are not included in modern Western thought.

from cpq

I read Book 1 of Carlos Castenada's anthropological/spiritual series almost 35 years ago, and have never forgotten it. In fact, it changed my view of reality entirely. Carlos Castenada was an anthropology student at UCLA when he first met don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian, in his search for informat...

from Phoenixangelfire

On of my all time favourites that set he pace for me to read the sequels. Each time I was not disappointed wither with the writings or the story line. While there is the official story there is also a deeper hidden and more spiritual message to those who are open to deciphering it. I found it cle...

from endersreads

Mesoamerican shamanism interests everyone right? Or was it Mescalito, Mushrooms, and Datura stramonium that brought you here? Whether Castaneda's work is fiction or anthropological fact is debatable. It's entertaining quality is undeniable. The Yaqui shaman named don Juan Matus is an unforgettabl...