The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda Paperbac

Description: The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda First book in the "Don Juan" series. The author meets Don Juan and is introduced to his magical world and philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants and special exercises. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Castanedas 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 authors other books include "The Fire Within" and "The Quest for Ixtlan". Notes The extraordinary spiritual journey of Carlos Castaneda and his association with a Yaqui Indian. Author Biography 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 Eagles 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 wont admit to having been influenced by Castanedas powerful prose and paradigm-busting philosophy ... Few critics would deny author Joyce Carol Oatess assessment of his books as "remarkable works of art"if (SYM == "BIO") {document.writeln("");} else {document.writeln("");} Review "Its impossible to view the world in quite the same way after reading him. . . . If Castaneda is correct, there is another world, a sometimes beautiful and sometimes frightening world, right before our eyes at this moment--if only we could see."--"Chicago Tribune Kirkus US Review Ethnography, allegory, anthropology, psychology and a touch of Kafkas Metamorphoses are all components of this unusual case history of one mans hallucinogenic experience. The author, an anthropology student at the University of California, was apprenticed for four years to Don Juan, a Yaqui Indian "brujo" or sorcerer. The training involved the use of peyote, Jimson weed and an unidentified type of mushroom but, more important, the conceptualization of a higher order, an alien rationale that enabled the author to perceive the "pragmatic nature of nonordinary reality." There is the same strong strain of anthropomorphism one was confronted with in Two Leggings (1967, p. 544) and the same sense of disinterred reality. His visions may seem irrational to the twentieth century mind but Mr. Castaneda does provide a logical and coherent structural analysis and the book will provoke interest somewhere between the scientist and the drug speculator. (Kirkus Reviews) Details ISBN0140192387 Author Carlos Castaneda Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1990 ISBN-10 0140192387 ISBN-13 9780140192384 Format Paperback Publication Date 1990-02-22 Subtitle A Yaqui Way of Knowledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 299.7845 Media Book Edition 1st Short Title TEACHINGS OF DON JUAN Residence US Birth 1931 Death 1998 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Series Arkana UK Release Date 1990-02-22 Audience General NZ Release Date 1990-02-21 AU Release Date 1990-02-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1083206;

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