{"title":"Carlos Castaneda","description":"Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of fifteen books, which sold eight million copies worldwide and were published in seventeen different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his death in 1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-dreaming-paperback","title":"The Art of Dreaming - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith The Art of Dreaming one can appreciate, as Carlos Castaneda did, how finding the way to alternate realities through the consciousness of dreams is the essence of the great sorcerers; how ancient, remarkable, and sometimes dangerous beings live among us; how don Juan' s training allows two or more people to dream and explore together; how using \" the fourth gate\" of dreams leads to a two-way hatch to other worlds. This book contains detailed descriptions of different dreaming techniques. The techniques in this book are geared for beginners and are meant to show, as well as guide, a dreamer through the four stages (or \" Gates\" ) of dreaming. After mastering passage through the four Gates, one will have better command of dreams, the potential of those dreams, and what they symbolize in our waking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to the worlds that exist within their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51314470224095,"sku":"9780060925543","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/2gTqmTbnOC9780060925543.webp?v=1788299507"},{"product_id":"journey-to-ixtlan-paperback","title":"Journey to Ixtlan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315855786207,"sku":"9780671732462","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/lxjuVWnhvk9780671732462.webp?v=1788313912"},{"product_id":"separate-reality-paperback","title":"Separate Reality - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is \"natural\" and \"logical.\"In 1961, a young anthropologist subjected himself to an extraordinary apprenticeship with Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus 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.\" Yet on the bring of that world, challenging to all that we believe, he drew back. Then in 1968, Carlos Castaneda returned to Mexico, to don Juan and his hallucinogenic drugs, and to a world of experience no man from our Western civilization had ever entered before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315855917279,"sku":"9780671732493","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Lmo99sG77R9780671732493.webp?v=1788313914"},{"product_id":"fire-from-within-paperback","title":"Fire from Within - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is \"natural\" and \"logical.\"Fire from Within is the author's most brilliant thought-provoking and unusual book, one in which Castaneda, under the tutelage of don Juan and his \"disciples,\" at last constructs, from the teachings of don Juan and his own experiences, a stunning portrait of the \"sorcerer's world\" that is crystal-clear and dizzying in its implications. Each of Carlos Castaneda's books is a brilliant and tantalizing burst of illumination into the depths of our deepest mysteries, like a sudden flash of light, like a burst of lightning over the desert at night, which shows us a world that is both alien and totally familiar--the landscape of our dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315856113887,"sku":"9780671732509","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/0trC7dROtO9780671732509.webp?v=1788313914"},{"product_id":"eagles-gift-paperback","title":"Eagle's Gift - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Castaneda takes us back into the heart of don Juan's mystical world of sensation and perception revealing the ancient secrets of sorcerer's knowledge deep within the deserts and mountains.The sixth book in the acclaimed series explores the mysterious force known as the Eagle, a cosmic entity that bestows and reclaims consciousness. At birth, don Juan says, a universal force gives each of us a spark of awareness which, through careful discipline, we must fight to retain beyond the end of our lives. Through Castaneda's vivid storytelling and philosophical depth, readers are offered a transformative perspective on reality and self-awareness. This thought-provoking book is essential for anyone yearning to unlock the mysteries of the universe and enrich their understanding of consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315856244959,"sku":"9780671732516","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/lpvOmcnttg9780671732516.webp?v=1788313916"},{"product_id":"tales-of-power-paperback","title":"Tales of Power - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is \"natural\" and \"logical.\"Don Juan concludes the instruction of Castaneda with his most powerful and mysterious lesson in the sorcerer's art--a dazzling series of visions that are at once an initiation and a deeply moving farewell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315856408799,"sku":"9780671732523","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ZH9njmUWsn9780671732523.webp?v=1788313916"},{"product_id":"the-teachings-of-don-juan-a-yaqui-way-of-knowledge-mass-market-paperbound","title":"The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge - Mass Market Paperbound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \"one of the most profound and influential thinkers of the century\" (Deepak Chopra) comes the first groundbreaking book in the series that introduces don Juan Matus--a Yaqui Indian sorcerer whose teachings transcend the boundaries of conventional knowledge. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ehe Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating work of anthropology and spiritual exploration, first published in 1968. Presented as a first-person account of Castaneda's apprenticeship with a Yaqui shaman named don Juan Matus whom he meets in the deserts of Mexico, it blends mysticism and personal narrative, chronicling Castaneda's journey into the world of shamanism and his experiences with altered states of consciousness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough powerful rituals, psychoactive plants, and profound teachings, Castaneda begins to unravel the mysteries of perception, existence, and the nature of true knowledge. With every page, you'll be drawn deeper into his quest to become a \"man of knowledge\"--someone who lives with unshakable purpose, clarity, and attunement to life's hidden forces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for seekers of spirituality, explorers of consciousness, or anyone curious about ancient traditions, this book is a touchstone of countercultural thought and a portal to a world of alternate realities. Whether you're navigating your own spiritual path or just looking to lose yourself in a mind-expanding adventure, \u003ci\u003eThe Teachings of Don Juan\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless invitation to see the world through new eyes.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315856572639,"sku":"9780671600419","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/OLHWNv2evU9780671600419.webp?v=1788313917"},{"product_id":"the-wheel-of-time-the-shamans-of-mexico-their-thoughts-about-life-death-and-the-universe-paperback","title":"The Wheel of Time: The Shamans of Mexico Their Thoughts about Life Death and the Universe - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's selection of his writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWORLD-RENOWNED BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLOS CASTANEDA'S SELECTION OF HIS WRITINGS ON THE SHAMANS OF ANCIENT MEXICO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNear the end of his life, Carlos Castaneda gathered together and reviewed his seminal works on his training as a shaman initiate, recorded in a literary career that spans over thirty years. The result is this groundbreaking collection of quotations -- the essence of Carlos Castaneda, drawn from his landmark volumes including The Teachings of Don Juan, Journey to Ixtlan, A Separate Reality, and Tales of Power. Enhanced with an introduction and original commentary by the author, this powerful work illuminates the shaman's life as never before. Castaneda's words explore how the ancient shamans could literally touch and direct the wheel of time -- a profound yet pragmatic tradition that can be felt even in our day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51366079955167,"sku":"9780743412803","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/mOkGWX4QKV9780743412803.webp?v=1789080801"},{"product_id":"power-of-silence-paperback","title":"Power of Silence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is \"natural\" and \"logical.\"The Power of Silence is Castaneda's most astonishing book to date--a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind. Through don Juan's mesmerizing stories, the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed. Honed in the desert of Sonora, the visions of don Juan give us the vital secrets of belief and self-realization that are transcendental and valid for us all. 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In this revolutionary book, Carlos Castaneda offers readers the key to this energetic conditioning for the first time, revealing a series of body positions and physical movements that enabled various sorcerers, and their apprentices, to navigate their own sorceric journeys. By sharing this centuries-old wisdom, Carlos Castaneda makes it possible for readers to travel to some of these other realms, which are as real, unique, absolute, and engulfing as our own world. Castaneda offers both a philosophical history of magical passes and an innovative, easy-to-understand instructional format, complete with more than 450 computer-generated illustrations. 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