The Teachings of Don Juan
The Teachings of Don Juan
Carlos Castaneda
Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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The Teachings of Don Juan

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge

Carlos Castaneda
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Carlos Castaneda
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In "The Teachings of Don Juan," Carlos Castaneda transports us into the heart of the Mexican desert, where the young anthropologist embarks on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery under the tutelage of Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian sorcerer. This narrative, a blend of anthropological research and mystical adventure, invites readers to question the very fabric of reality through the exploration of indigenous Mexican spiritual practices and the use of hallucinogenic plants. Castaneda's quest for knowledge transforms into a profound quest for meaning, challenging our perceptions of logic and sanity, and offering a glimpse into a world where the spiritual and the material coalesce. Castaneda crafts a compelling tale that is as enigmatic as it is enlightening, weaving the teachings of Don Juan with his own existential inquiries. The reader is taken on a journey that transcends mere anthropological study, entering a realm where the boundaries between the known and the unknown blur. Through encounters with the unfathomable forces of the universe, Castaneda confronts the limits of human consciousness and the potential for spiritual awakening. "The Teachings of Don Juan" is not just a book but a passage into a realm of knowledge and understanding that challenges the very core of conventional wisdom, inviting the seeker in all of us to step onto the path of the warrior and explore the depths of our own existence.

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Released
1968
1 Jan
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Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Anything is one of a million paths. Therefore you must always keep in mind that a path is only a path; if you feel you should not follow it, you must not stay with it under any conditions. To have such clarity you must lead a disciplined life. Only then will you know that any path is only a path and there is no affront, to oneself or to others, in dropping it if that is what your heart tells you to do. But your decision to keep on the path or to leave it must be free of fear or ambition. I warn you. Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary.This question is one that only a very old man asks. Does this path have a heart? All paths are the same: they lead nowhere. They are paths going through the bush, or into the bush. In my own life I could say I have traversed long long paths, but I am not anywhere. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't, it is of no use. Both paths lead nowhere; but one has a heart, the other doesn't. One makes for a joyful journey; as long as you follow it, you are one with it. The other will make you curse your life. One makes you strong; the other weakens you.Before you embark on any path ask the question: Does this path have a heart? If the answer is no, you will know it, and then you must choose another path. The trouble is nobody asks the question; and when a man finally realizes that he has taken a path without a heart, the path is ready to kill him. At that point very few men can stop to deliberate, and leave the path. A path without a heart is never enjoyable. You have to work hard even to take it. On the other hand, a path with heart is easy; it does not make you work at liking it.
— Carlos Castaneda, The Teachings of Don Juan

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