The Wheel Of Time: The Shamans Of Mexico Their Thoughts About Life Death And The Universe

by Carlos Castaneda

Overview

Handpicked by world-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda, a groundbreaking collection of quotations from his landmark writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.

Together, these spiritual insights embody the full wisdom of the enigmatic Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus and reflect his most enduring lessons. With an introduction and original commentary on each book written by the author, this powerful volume illuminates the shaman’s mystical life as never before and explores how the ancient shamans could literally direct the wheel of time—a profound yet pragmatic tradition that reverberates even today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780743412803
Publisher:	Washington Square Press
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

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.

What People are Saying About This

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Carlos Castaneda is one of the most profound and infuential thinkers of this century. His insights are paving the direction for the future evolution of human consciousness. We should all be deeply indebted to him.

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"Hypnotic reading."

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Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castaneda

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"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way."

Chicago Tribune

"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable

Los Angeles Times

Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castaneda

"Extraordinary in every sense of the word."

The New York Times

Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castaneda

"Extraordinary in every sense of the word."

"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable

"Hypnotic reading."

"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way."

"Excquisite... Stunning... Fresh, unexpected visions with the logic of dreams."

"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced."

From the Publisher

We are incredibly fortunate to have Carlos Castaneda's books. Taken together they form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced.

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