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Carlos Castaneda



Carlos Castaneda, PhD, (1925–1998) was a Peruvian-born American anthropologist, author, and shaman. He is recognized as a father of the New Age movement and is best known for writing the Don Juan Trilogy, which detailed his experiences as a research log of his apprenticeship with don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian shaman.

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The Art of Dreaming

The author of The Teachings of Don Juan reveals the spiritual adventures that can be attained through dreams, describing his own journeys into new worlds by using ancient, powerful techniques.

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Carlos Castaneda
2003
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Neoshamanism: A Call to the Western Animistic Soul

The path of shamanism in the West is a curious thing. Dogmatic world religions are crumbling institutions that no longer meet the needs of the modern spiritual seeker.

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Kelley Harrell
2011
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A Separate Reality

In 1961 a young anthropologist subjected himself to an extraordinary apprenticeship to bring back a fascinating glimpse of a Yaqui Indian's world of "non-ordinary reality" and the difficult and dangerous road a man must travel to become "a man of knowledge.

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Carlos Castaneda
1991
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FindCenter Quotes ImageThe aim is to balance the terror of being alive with the wonder of being alive.

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Shamans Through Time: 500 Years on the Path to Knowledge

A survey of five centuries of writings on the world's great shamans-the tricksters, sorcerers, conjurers, and healers who have fascinated observers for centuries.

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Jeremy Narby (editor), Francis Huxley (editor)
2024
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Carlos Castaneda Interview with Theodore Roszak 1969

DON JUAN THE SORCERER - Carlos Castaneda interviewed by Theodore Roszak. Author of "The Teachings of Don Juan" discusses his experiences with hallucinogenic substances used under the guidance of his Yaqui Indian teacher, don Juan Matus.

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Carlos Castaneda
2011
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The Second Ring of Power

Back from the abyss, Castaneda encounter his greatest test on the journey towards impeccability and freedom: to outwit and overpower the sorcery of Doña Soledad, herself transformed from a defeated and meaningless life to a warrior, a hunter and a "stalker of power." Now the combat will begin.

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Carlos Castaneda
1991
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FindCenter Quotes ImageOnly as a warrior can one withstand the path of knowledge. A warrior cannot complain or regret anything. His life is an endless challenge, and challenges cannot possibly be good or bad. Challenges are simply challenges.

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Carlos Castaneda: Conquering the Four Enemies

Does controversial Carlos Castaneda offer deep insight into the human condition? Or is he a fraud? There is no reason the answer can’t be both.

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Rascal Voyages
2018
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Bridging Heaven & Earth Show # 4 with the Chocmools of Carlos Castaneda

The only three disciples of Carlos Castaneda (at the time of the first airing); fierce guardian warriors ("Chocmools") demonstrate the techniques of Tensegrity, ancient magical movements that are part of the heritage of sorcerers of ancient Mexico.

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Carlos Castaneda
2007
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