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The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge Mass Market Paperback – March 3, 1985

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A Yaqui way of knowledge.

The teachings of don Juan is the story of a remarkable journey: the first awesome steps on the road to becoming a "man of knowledge" -- the road that continues with A Separate Reality and Journey to Ixtlan.

"For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, breathlessly." -- Don Juan
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"Extraordinary in every sense of the word." ― The New York Times

"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable ― Los Angeles Times

"Hypnotic reading." ― Chigago tribune

"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way." ― Chicago Tribune

"Excquisite... Stunning... Fresh, unexpected visions with the logic of dreams." ― Detroit Free Press

"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced." ― The New York Times Book Review

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Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of fifteen books, which sold eight million copies worldwide and were published in seventeen different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his death in 1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Washington Square Press; Reissue edition (March 3, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671600419
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671600419
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.13 x 0.7 x 6.75 inches
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Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of 15 books, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and were published in 17 different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his mysterious death in California in1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

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I bought both, the Mass Paperback version and the Paperback version. The Mass Paperback is as expected, a cheap version so it is small and the pages are like newspaper material, but they are all printed well and with margins on the sides, the size of the letters are small but legible, and I liked more this cover's design than the Paperback version.On the other hand, the Paperback version is also as expected, it has better quality in terms of the cover material, the pages material and the size of the letters and the book itself are a bigger than the Mass Paperback version.The only thing I didn't like so much is that the books weren't sealed on plastic, they were all without protection. However, they arrived completely safe and in excellent conditions, no marks, no sports, no anything weird. All new, all good.The Mass paperback is for me and the Paperback for a gift =)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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✨ Embark on a Mind-Expanding Journey with "The Teachings of Don Juan" ✨

Prepare to be captivated by the profound wisdom and transformative journey presented in "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge." This mesmerizing book by Carlos Castaneda offers a remarkable glimpse into the world of Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian sorcerer, and his teachings that transcend the boundaries of conventional knowledge.

"The Teachings of Don Juan" takes readers on a thought-provoking adventure that challenges our perception of reality and offers deep insights into the human experience. Through Carlos Castaneda's vivid storytelling, we are introduced to the ancient wisdom and shamanic practices of Don Juan, providing a unique perspective on life, consciousness, and the mysteries of the universe. It's a journey that will expand your mind, awaken your curiosity, and ignite your thirst for knowledge. 🌌📚💫
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5.0 out of 5 stars Primitive But Profound: A Study in Anthropology
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2005
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Fascinating anthropomorphic study. The book consists of various diary entrees of Carlos Casaneda encounters with an elderly Indian Yaqui Sorcerer who takes him under his wing and makes him an apprentice to ancient secret teachings that paradoxically contain primitive ideas and rituals with profound concepts. This to be "a man of knowledge.".This book is truly a cultural-religious-spiritual study before the hippy, Leary, Pranskter movements. I think most would agree it is a profound study of both ordinary and non-ordinary realities. What makes this so interesting is the simplicity of a primitive culture that contains hidden variables of deep meanings which are beyond our modern superficial Western culture that brags of it's technology and materialisms. We may have the sciences to manipulate raw materials but we are seriously lacking.

In this book, there are pre-agreements made directly and alluded to before experimentation using three separate hallucinatory plants; Jimpson Weed, Peyote and Mushrooms, each plant representing a very different perception of non-ordinary reality, from power and ally to helper. The ideas agreed on are done with the skill of Don Juan, where one expects a particular paradigm prior to ingestion, truly psychology at work. If such teachings were not given special prior consensus than interpretations would be entirely different. The whole process of teaching takes much time - years- and there are serious ritual preparations involved.

The majority of the book contains diary entries, while the later is a structural analysis of the events. It is all written very well and surprising when reading the second portion how intense all the ideas really are. Now this book is the first of a series of 15 books that further these teachings. While to some the idea of speaking to a Mescalito to show one the right way, to turning into a crow or fighting off an enemy trying to take your soul may see absurd or insignificant superstition but the deeper implications of the mind here are assessed and there is a psychology that ventures in deeper plains than mere doctrinal formulations and surface meanings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finding an old friend.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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The book arrived in short order. It was in good shape, which made me happy. I had read this book about 40 years ago and was interested in rereading some of the stories and hearing about and from some of the characters again.
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Joseph R. Calamia
4.0 out of 5 stars TEACHINGS OF DON JUAN
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2010
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"The Teachings of Don Juan A Yaqui Way of Knowledge" by Carlos Castaneda was a real pioneering anthropological study of shamanism, and a door-opener into the prevailing 1960's and early 1970's sub- drug culture.

Carlos Castaneda gave us a new look into the possibilities of various realities and perceptions not really understood, and only discussed at late evening dinner parties, or in the dorm rooms of various colleges or, perhaps a sociology classroom here and there.

For some reason, the fact that Castaneda was using drugs for research and personal understanding made the book easily more acceptable to a variety of his readers.

I first read the book about 40 years ago. At the time I thought it was superb. However, upon re-reading it (at age 62), it simply didn't have the same powerful grasp it once held.

The initial meeting between Castaneda and the alleged "Don Juan" is interesting reading as is the recruitment process into the shadow-world of the shaman. Naturally, there are psychotropic drugs involved, but it seemed to me that page after page, after page was nothing more of recounting his "trip" experience from the three major sources of Yaqui wisdom; Peyote, Jimson Weed, and Mushroom.

The use of such drugs obviously enhances the ideas of what we today would call; "Shape shifting," Astral Projection, and various other rather well known terms in today's
"witchy" terminology.

Although, Mr. Castaneda followed this publication with numerous other related stories, I think he probably spent too much time and focus on the drugs for surely...there was much more knowledge passed on other than the collection, preparation, and usage of various hallucinogens.

None the less, the book remains a major pioneering feat, and is interesting especially, if you are reading it for the first time. It is a contemporary real life story of "The Sourcer's Apprentice" with Carlos Castaneda playing the role of Walt Disney's "Mickey Mouse."

Regardless of my somewhat prejudicial summary, there are some very good points of wisdom handed down by Don Juan that should be remembered by any generation who has an interest in anthropology, sociology, and or, just plain...entertaining reading.
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