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The teachings of Don Juan
A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
Book • 1968
The book is divided into two sections: 'The Teachings' and 'A Structural Analysis'.
It describes Castaneda's experiences with Don Juan Matus, a self-proclaimed Yaqui Indian Sorcerer, between 1960 and 1965.
The narrative includes encounters with teaching spirits, divination, and transformations induced by the ingestion of peyote, jimson weed, and magic mushrooms.
The book challenges traditional perceptions of reality, emphasizing the importance of shifting one's perception and consciousness to achieve true freedom.
Despite its initial presentation as an anthropological work, it is now widely considered to be a work of fiction.
It describes Castaneda's experiences with Don Juan Matus, a self-proclaimed Yaqui Indian Sorcerer, between 1960 and 1965.
The narrative includes encounters with teaching spirits, divination, and transformations induced by the ingestion of peyote, jimson weed, and magic mushrooms.
The book challenges traditional perceptions of reality, emphasizing the importance of shifting one's perception and consciousness to achieve true freedom.
Despite its initial presentation as an anthropological work, it is now widely considered to be a work of fiction.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by 
Tim Ferriss as an early influence on 
Dennis McKenna , despite later controversies surrounding its accuracy.
Tim Ferriss as an early influence on Dennis McKenna , despite later controversies surrounding its accuracy.
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#523: Dennis McKenna — The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions, Fundamentals, Advanced Topics, Science, Churches, Learnings, Warnings, and Beyond
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Tara Brach in the context of inner dialogue and its impact on our perception of reality.
Tara Brach in the context of inner dialogue and its impact on our perception of reality.
Trusting Your Basic Goodness: Part 2
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Christopher Ryan as the person who introduced shamanism into modern American consciousness.
Christopher Ryan as the person who introduced shamanism into modern American consciousness.
661 - Manvir Singh (Author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion)
Mentioned by Paul F. Austin as a popular countercultural book about Castaneda's relationship with his teacher.
Manvir Singh - Decoding Shamanism: Psychedelics, Power, and the Architecture of Ritual
Mentioned in the context of the rise of neo-shamanism in the 1960s and 70s.
Return of the Shaman
Mentioned by Dr. James Cooke and Mike Jay in relation to his books on peyote and their influence on the psychedelic renaissance.
Mike Jay on Mescaline | Living Mirrors #63
