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by Carlos Castaneda (Author) "My notes on my first session with don Juan are dated 23 June 1961 ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (29 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140192387
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140192384
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,529 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Castaneda's first book in the Don Juan series. He meets Don Juan and is introduced to his magical world and philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants and special exercises. The author's other books include "The Fire Within" and "The Quest for Ixtlan".

About the Author
Carlos Castaneda was a graduate student in anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, gathering information on various medicinal herbs used by the Indians in Sonora, Mexico, when he met the old Yaqui Indian, Don Juan. His first book, The Teachings of don Juan, was the story of the first period the two men spent together as master and pupil. This was followed by the other volumes in the series, A Separate Reality, Journey to Ixtlan, Tales of Power, The Second Ring of Power and The Eagle's Gift, all of which are published by Penguin. He also wrote the Art of Dreaming (1993). Carlos Castaneda died in 1998. In its obituary for him the Guardian wrote 'It is hard to find a New Age celebrity who won't admit to having been influenced by Castaneda's powerful prose and paradigm-busting philosophy ... Few critics would deny author Joyce Carol Oates's assessment of his books as "remarkable works of art"' if (SYM == "BIO") { document.writeln(""); } else { document.writeln(""); }

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gateway to a new world view, 9 April 2000
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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful glimpse into the world of a toltec warrior, 29 Oct 2005
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.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary experiences, essential reading, 16 Aug 2005
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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.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The Teachings of Don Juan
Sorry, but I fail to see the fascination! This book is just one recount of experimental and supposedly natural drug-intake after another. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Merely A First Step towards Being a Man of Knowledge
I first read this book a few months ago before reading the rest of the series, and it was a mind-blowing read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Fabrication
Carlos Casteneda was a great novelist. I bought and enjoyed almost all of his published works in the full knowledge that they were fiction. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Stormwarden

5.0 out of 5 stars Reality is a Mystery
These books are a must read for those who wish to explore reality. Carlos Castaneda becomes the apprentice of Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian sorcerer who uses hallucinogenic drugs... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars "He must have Balls of Steel"
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. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2005 by Space Cowboy

5.0 out of 5 stars "He must have Balls of Steel"
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. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2005 by Space Cowboy

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book. I would reccomend it to anyone.
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. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful work of art
This story of Carlos Castaneda streched my view of the world, more than I thought possible. The mention of the word sorcery, served only as a turn off to my sense of reality,... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2000 by gag.whall@virgin.net

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book That Changed The World
It it hard to calculate the impact this book has on your world view. we learn for the first time about Carlos castanedas apprenticeship with Don Juan and it`s devatating effect on... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2000 by barry.jackson@tinyworld.co.uk

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