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Journey To Ixtlan by [Carlos Castaneda]

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Carlos Castaneda

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Book 3 of 12: The Teachings of Don Juan

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In Journey to Ixtlan, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly “stop the world” and perceive reality on his own terms.

Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda immersed himself in the sorcerer’s magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along—that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one’s own.

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The Teachings of Don Juan
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April 17, 2012
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currently reading rn as of august 2023

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023

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have been reading on and off for about a year since i decide to read it when it feels like the book is calling to me and somehow magically my situation is then relevant to what i end up reading which is totally great. powerful practice for a female like me, i think. for a male who's more powerful, it's maybe better to read it at once even when it doesnt apply currently, but i reserve and learn more from the information and retain it better when it's actually relevant, so it helps me more to do it my way. anyways...

when i finish it and feel it's right, i think that i'll read the others too. one at a time tho. my s/o helped me realize im more emotional and feely, not really thinky and intelligence based, and even when i was younger my hands had this sort of energy healing effect which was interesting. i cant remember if it was a dream when i was conscious or unconscious, but some old person told me that my hands were healing or something after i put it on their tummy and they felt better after being in pain. i was like, super young too. younger than 8 i think. maybe 5. im trying to get more intelligent and stuff though, and more physically healthy, so these books also help with my progress in becoming more aware and spiritual or smth like that. they make my soul feel better.

anyways, gotta do my breathing exercises more.. T_T don juan would definitely laugh at me! so would casteneda!

if you want the book, buy it. dont hesitate. read gurdjieff too :) <3

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This book ROCKS

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023

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"Don't think it's a joke. Dreaming is as important as Seeing, or Dying, or any other thing in this awesome, mysterious world."

Excellent copy. Great to have it. Thank You SEller and Amazon!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023

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Always experience prompt and polite, prompt delivery thanks to amazon delivery staff, and Amazon in general!!!

Shirley Blancke

Exciting fiction on top of real Andean principles

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023

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Carlos Castaneda’s books have been branded as fiction, but what kept striking me about this book as well as “Teachings of Don Juan” is the extent to which it is based on a knowledge of indigenous Andean shamanism supposedly found in Mexico. No-one has said this before that I know. Castaneda grew up in the Peruvian Andes. He has undoubtedly gilded the lily and seems to confuse good shamans with sorcerers, but the basic principles of Don Juan are those of the good shaman. This is an engaging read by a master storyteller.

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Luna Saint Claire

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019

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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 nothing” and “stopping the world” are Buddhist mindfulness practices that have become ubiquitous in our current lexicon.
One quote I appreciated about mindfulness and our self-made paradigms is this one:
“People tell us from the time we are born that the world is such and such and so and so, and naturally we have no choice but to see the world the way people have been telling us it is.”
Throughout this book, don Juan talks to Castaneda about becoming a warrior. I took it to mean a spiritual warrior – adopting the mind and practice of thinking differently and “seeing” clearly.
“Only as a warrior can one survive the path of knowledge, because the art of a warrior is to balance the terror of being a man with the wonder of being a man.” *obviously this also means, a woman.
Many have come to believe that the three books that comprise the Teachings of don Juan are fiction, or autofiction. This is irrelevant because the spiritual teachings are the same. A wonderful read with a story that is compelling and often humorous.
Amy Wallace’s memoir which reveals the narcissistic, controlling, insecure man who had a cult following and harem of women is not surprising. Unfortunately, many a teacher abuses their power. The dark side is on just the other side of the light.
In my review of her memoir, I have this quote from near the end of her book:
“This was no black and white tale, for Carlos was not a shifty huckster but a misguided philosopher whose experience of power was corrupting. Thus, he damaged many lives, at the same time exalting many others. Now I believe there is no nagual (sorcerer) outside of the one inside me, and I prefer to forge my own path rather than seek a replacement father; to live a life without sacrificing my power for crumbs of intimacy within a harem. Carlos, by wish or accident, did guide me, in the end, to the awareness that I hold all my own answers.”

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gnostic student

Fascinating but sometime hard to understand

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014

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I take a long time to make up my mind about books and authors of books on esoteric subjects. Honestly, I still am not confident about whether or not I should trust this one. The book was fascinating and that's why I've given it five stars. But as a source of practical information on esoteric practice, I'm going to need more time before I decide what to make of this one.

As an introduction to the story of Carlos Casteneda's initiation, this book may be a good place to start, because the events in it take place earlier in time than the events in the author's other books. But the author's understanding of his subject develops over time and therefore the reader will sense that the author does not completely understand the experiences he describes in this book or perhaps that he had not fully digested them at the time of its writing. In later books such as Fire from Within, the author has gone much farther into the world of the Toltec Seers and is able to explain his experiences with more clarity.

I was confused by some things in this book. For example, the author's teacher tells him that he is a sorcerer. However the teaching and experiences he describes do not correspond to my own impressions of sorcery in the sense that the characters in this story seem to be working toward a positive and constructive integration of the consciousness. In Fire from Within, which chronicles a much later part of the story, the teacher Don Juan explains that he felt it was best to present himself to Carlos as a sorcerer at the beginning of his training but that he and his compatriots actually call themselves "seers". This is a fascinating story but I recommend that those who would take it seriously should read it in context of the author's other works.

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Shalan

Fantastic!

Reviewed in India on February 6, 2019

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It's impossible to write in a few words the significance of the book. . Of course I recommend the authors reads chronologically. . If your ready, this is it.

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Rej Punchayil

A compelling and curious read!

Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2022

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I read this book at the suggestion of a friend. It was intriguing and interesting to see the book is listed as "non-fiction". I understand the author Castenada appeared in the Times magazine and there are books written about this book by critics, in its self is an indication of the level of interest this work has created.
I have enjoyed reading the book and will reccommend to those who "seek".

mark

For the right person?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2015

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Bought this for a young friend. Read it myself years ago along with the other Casteneda books. You either 'love reading Casteneda or hate him'? I loved reading him. It was an education with regard to understanding the ritualistic and ceremonial nature of shamanism. I did not end up believing everything I read - far from it. But in a sense that was the point. I was embarked on trying to sort illusion from reality, and I believe his writings were instrumental in that regard. They also helped - in a roundabout way, explain some of the phenomena I experienced in altered states.
In that regard I do not and cannot recommend taking drugs, but in a historical context many if not most civilizations have accomodated their use and invented ceremonies and rituals and care provisions to ensure greater safety for users, or should I say 'seekers', for in most instances they were used in the pursuit of truth and knowledge rather than taken for pleasure.
I do not believe Casteneda's writings are the answer, but they are now classic literature and in reading them one will at least become conversant with one perspective, like one language among the many. Hope this helps?

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Hugo Fons

expand ypur mind

Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2022

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You dont need mezcalito to expand your mind, you expand your mind when ypu get out of your circle ando stop the world

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Lovely

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2020

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Brilliant story & interesting to read about another way of life.

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