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| The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge (Arkana) | 
 enlarge | Author: Carlos Castaneda
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 42946
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0140192387
Dewey Decimal Number: 133
EAN: 9780140192384
ASIN: 0140192387
Publication Date: January 29, 2004
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 "He must have Balls of Steel" November 10, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Carlos Castaneda could have written this book as a Science Fiction piece, if that is the case, then it’s a fantastic read, it beats Harry Potter hands down. If you are the kind of person who likes their books to thought provoking then this book will not fail to enthral you. Carlos Castaneda’s approach to Don Juan Matus concerning his study of Anthropology leads him into a very long dark period filled with fear and anxiety, But the well detailed accounts of pleasing sights, sounds and feeling Castaneda writes of seems for him to be enough to sway the vote of whether he does learn sorcery or not. I was left in no doubt that I don’t want to be a sorcerer but could not put the book down, or the second and the third. A brilliant balance of both Light and Dark. Usually Don Juan see's the lighter side of Carlos' darker moments. A wonderful journey through the more mystic side of life, A view of the thoughts and philosophy of two fantastic minds.
A wonderful glimpse into the world of a toltec warrior October 30, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
When I first read The Teachings of Don Juan it hooked me completely. Although a lot of people ascribed Castaneda's story and his description of Don Juan to a mere figment of the imagination, the concepts presented by Don Juan nevertheless "felt right". The complexity of his teachings and the unusual logic to it cannot in my opinion be a product of Castanedas vivid imagination.There are some truly hilarious passages in the books, especially when Don Juan and his sorcerer companions "tricks" Castaneda into seeing the world differently.
Castaneda's attempts to explain the things he's experiencing rationally makes the stories all the more fun to read. If you're a seeker on a spiritual path and keep an open mind, this book might introduce you to the most efficient, disciplined and difficult path known to man.
Extraordinary experiences, essential reading August 15, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This, Castaneda's first account of his experiences with don Juan, offers the reader a glimpse of the world from a different perspective, that of the sorcerers of ancient Mexico. It narrates a journey of awareness embarked upon by Castaneda under the tutelage of don Juan, a nagual, Yaqui Indian and "man of knowledge".The phenomena described are extraordinary, the explanations given are worldview-shattering and yet they resonate as true. The philosophies proffered are simple and encompass so much, readers find themselves subscribing to them readily. People with an open mind and interest in "wisdom" of this nature will find themselves enthralled. This book is the perfect introduction to the ideas of Castaneda and don Juan; once read, you will want to read the others which continue the journey and expand on topics in increasingly astonishing ways.
An excellent book. I would reccomend it to anyone. November 1, 2000
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a truly wonderful book. I would reccomend it to anyone interested in books on mind, body and spirit and also to people interseted in shamanism. The story is exciting and the charecters loveable. A treasure
Gateway to a new world view April 9, 2000
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book is the first of a series describing what starts off as anthropologist Carlos' interest in Yaqui indian mysticism but soon becomes a description of his apprenticeship to 'man of power' Don Juan.Likely to change your perspective of the world. It raised questions about our normal truths, attitudes and manner of living that are still with me years later. Highly recommended
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