Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of psychotropic plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda immersed himself in the sorcerer’s magical world. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along–psychotropic plants are merely a means to understanding … alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one’s own. Journey to Ixtlan introduces these clear new ideas–omitted from Castaneda’s classic volumes The Teachings of Don Juan and A Separate Reality–to the reader for the first time. Castaneda explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, and shares with us what it is like to truly “stop the world” and perceive reality on his own terms.
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Originally published in 1972, the third book in the trilogy teaching of don Juan by Carlos Castaneda the renowned philosopher guru, is a product of its time. But, the concepts have resurfaced with the current research in psychotropics as an aid to curing numerous maladies. This being the abandonment of the ego. As well, the concept of “doing …
It helps if you’ve read some of Castaneda’s previous works, such as The Teachings Of Don Juan, but it’s not necessary to enjoy this mysterious work. This is the account of Castaneda’s apprenticeship to Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer/shaman, where the teacher tests the student with all manner of hallucinogenic plants, harsh marches in the Sonora Desert …
Carlos captured my interest back in the 70’s and I enjoyed the first three. Now that I am retired I would like to read the rest of them. Very interesting and enjoyable. Must read!