The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983288
Book • Nonfiction
Mexico • 1960s
1983
Adult
18+ years
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The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda is an anthropological work where Carlos, a UCLA student, chronicles his apprenticeship with a Yaqui shaman named Don Juan Matus. The book explores various spiritual and mystical practices, providing insights into indigenous knowledge and the use of psychoactive plants for enlightenment.
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Castaneda's The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge is praised for its intriguing exploration of shamanism and altered states of consciousness. However, it faces criticism regarding the authenticity of its ethnographic accuracy and the author's credibility. Readers find it both enlightening and controversial, appealing to those interested in mysticism but questioned by skeptics.
Who Should Read The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge?
Readers who are interested in shamanism, spirituality, and transcendental experiences will find The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge compelling. Comparable to works like Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, it appeals to those drawn to mystical journeys and alternative epistemologies.
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Book • Nonfiction
Mexico • 1960s
1983
Adult
18+ years
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