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Journey to Ixtlan
In "Journey to Ixtlan," Carlos Castaneda brings to a new height his account of the teachings of Don Juan.
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
February 1st 1991
by Washington Square Press
(first published 1972)
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This is the first in a series of books which Castaneda wrote after he realized that his prior emphasis on psychotropic drugs was a misleading and "erroneous" means of conveying the lessons he gained from his apprenticeship with don Juan.
I began reading with few expectations and progressed with delight at how engrossed I became. I felt and absorbed don Juan's teachings in a very heavy way. I also found myself laughing out loud at various times throughout this book. This f...more
I began reading with few expectations and progressed with delight at how engrossed I became. I felt and absorbed don Juan's teachings in a very heavy way. I also found myself laughing out loud at various times throughout this book. This f...more
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Hm. This is a tough one for me!
A friend of mine, someone I've always admired, recently recommended this book along with several others. I wrote them all down and immediately went to look for them at my local library.
Upon arriving, I discovered that, not only had I forgotten the list of books, I had no idea how to navigate the nonfiction section. For a minute or so, I wandered aimlessly with nothing but the name "Carlos" in my head. I started back towards the doo...more
A friend of mine, someone I've always admired, recently recommended this book along with several others. I wrote them all down and immediately went to look for them at my local library.
Upon arriving, I discovered that, not only had I forgotten the list of books, I had no idea how to navigate the nonfiction section. For a minute or so, I wandered aimlessly with nothing but the name "Carlos" in my head. I started back towards the doo...more
June 2011
Another box of books has been reopened for cleaning, sorting, and reevaluation and lo and behold, many of the collected works of Carlos Castaneda are part of the contents.
Many years have gone but I remember this author and his works vividly. [Now don't get any ideas as to an allusion I may or may not be making] At some point I stopped purchasing more in the series and put them away. There's a 'blur' factor as I recall that happens with these stories of the metaphysic...more
Another box of books has been reopened for cleaning, sorting, and reevaluation and lo and behold, many of the collected works of Carlos Castaneda are part of the contents.
Many years have gone but I remember this author and his works vividly. [Now don't get any ideas as to an allusion I may or may not be making] At some point I stopped purchasing more in the series and put them away. There's a 'blur' factor as I recall that happens with these stories of the metaphysic...more
سرگذشت واقعی یک دانشجوی مردمشناسی است که با یک جادوگر مکزیکی روبرو می شه و تمام کارهای عجیب و غریب جادوگر را در کتابش منتشر می کنه و بخاطر این کتاب دکترای دانشگاه لوس آنجلس را هم می گیره
سفر به دیگر سو سومین کتاب کارلوس آراندا کاستاندا در حکم پایان نامه مقطع دکتری مردم شناسی او به شمار می رود.پیش از آن در 1973 ، این جوان جستجوگر در پی جستجو برای تاثیر داروهای گیاهی در نظام درمان سنتی سرخپوستان به سونورای مرکزی می رود و حاصل ملاقات او با «دون خوان ماتوس»سرخپوست پیر و مرموز ، نگارش کتابی است ...more
سفر به دیگر سو سومین کتاب کارلوس آراندا کاستاندا در حکم پایان نامه مقطع دکتری مردم شناسی او به شمار می رود.پیش از آن در 1973 ، این جوان جستجوگر در پی جستجو برای تاثیر داروهای گیاهی در نظام درمان سنتی سرخپوستان به سونورای مرکزی می رود و حاصل ملاقات او با «دون خوان ماتوس»سرخپوست پیر و مرموز ، نگارش کتابی است ...more
This book moved me. Much rather, I should say, the very last chapter moved me and nearly had me expressing tears.
This is my first book of the Don Juan series of philosophy and shaman ways, but I am told it is the most accessible, which I would agree with so far: the book was very engaging, and did not seem bogged down with philosophy.
Although, I was, as I am sure many readers would be, torn as to how much of this story to believe actually happened. It is classified as a...more
This is my first book of the Don Juan series of philosophy and shaman ways, but I am told it is the most accessible, which I would agree with so far: the book was very engaging, and did not seem bogged down with philosophy.
Although, I was, as I am sure many readers would be, torn as to how much of this story to believe actually happened. It is classified as a...more
These books are great. They demonstrate what a little character development can do as a pedagogical tool for making metaphysics accessible and light. Don Juan is compelling enough, as are the ideas peppered throughout the books, that it doesn't matter whether he was ever real or not. (Particularly given the primary theme of questioning reality and the "phantoms" that populate it.)
Also, these books are not about peyote or other drugs. One of the most creative things abou...more
Also, these books are not about peyote or other drugs. One of the most creative things abou...more
This third installment really filled in the gaps of the first two books with Don Juan. I really appreciated the fact that he disregarded his original emphasis on the significance of phsychotropic drugs in the teachings of Don Juan and really focused more on the changing of one's consciousness without using drugs.
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This is the second book in the series written by Carlos Castaneda. I started this book in 1983, I was 19 years old, out of high school with no direction. An older friend of mine recommended it to me. I was travelling to Brooklyn, by bus, one hour each way; so I needed a book to pass the time. Castaneda was a graduate student studying Anthropology and was doing his thesis on Mexican Shaman and their use of regional plants and herbs to induce psychotropic effects in an attempt to cure people o...more
As a metaphor, all three volumes on Don Juan are infused with lyrical insight.
This book is one of the most influential books that i've ever read. I read it in my late teens/early 20's and no other book has had a greater influence on my life. This is the book where Don Juan says, "The art of a warrior is to balance the terror of being a man with the wonder of being a man." He also talks about living with death at your side, which is another way to say, "Live every moment as if it were your last." I'm about to suggest this for my son, and I suggest ...more
If I were Carlos Castaneda I would be don Juan’s successor. I would be the Nagual. I would be with my party of warriors. I would spend my time not-doing. I would practice the magical passes as he taught them to me. I would recapitulate and then I would recapitulate again. I would spend my days and nights in the second attention. I would dream and stalk. I would be making car engines stop dead at my will. I would be weeping with joy every second. I would be awe-struck. I would be a man with no pe...more
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This is the third volume of the trilogy including The Teachings of Don Juan and A Separate Reality. I read all three, one after the other, while working at the Chicago Womens' Athletic Club during the summer between college and seminary.
Although it appears to be the case that Castaneda, the author, fabricated some of the material appearing in his accounts, including that of his doctoral dissertation which begins the series, it also appears to be the case that he knows a good deal ab...more
Although it appears to be the case that Castaneda, the author, fabricated some of the material appearing in his accounts, including that of his doctoral dissertation which begins the series, it also appears to be the case that he knows a good deal ab...more
I read the this book and the previous one, Seperate Reality, simultaneously with Autobiography of a Yogi (I read the first- Yaqui way of Knowledge- just prior"), and while there are many differences in the wordings of the teachings I was amazed to find so many similarities between the practices and the messages described in theses books, as well as the magic and miracles. In both we find highly disciplined men of extraordinary characters, some able to be in 2 places at once, healing, under...more
Este trabajo de Carlos Castaneda es una buena experiencia para quienes estén interesados en emprender, innovar y adaptarse al mundo profesional y de negocio que vivimos en estos tiempos. En espacial, será de ayuda para quienes tuvimos una formación basada en el pensamiento racional, científico y lógico. Esta lectura -como emocionaes destructivas- nos trae la experiencia viva emocional de un modo de vivir, pensar, diseñar y reaccionar diverso al de la cultura moderna, científica y cartesiana. En ...more
I've read too many Castaneda books to review each individually, other than to say "I'm sorry I found this so compelling." I have to admit, I was conned.
Also of note, is that outside of all the magical ubermensch stuff, the stable human themes are sterility, futility, failure, and survival through blind, dumb luck.
Anyone with at least a passing interest in Castaneda's books should read this disillusioning Salon article.
Also of note, is that outside of all the magical ubermensch stuff, the stable human themes are sterility, futility, failure, and survival through blind, dumb luck.
Anyone with at least a passing interest in Castaneda's books should read this disillusioning Salon article.
Everyone and anyone should read this book. I read this book while i was working box office in a movie theater. Several times I would get so consumed into the book, I would forget I was working and people knocked on my window to get their movie tickets.
Its those books that will make an impact in your life. You will want to slow your life down after reading this book. We are always in such a rush and want to do everything and want to do it quickly. This book teaches patience (not dire...more
Its those books that will make an impact in your life. You will want to slow your life down after reading this book. We are always in such a rush and want to do everything and want to do it quickly. This book teaches patience (not dire...more
This is one of my all time favorite books. It was required reading for my Cultural Anthropology class and assigned by one of the most insirational professors I've ever met. This book outlines a philosophy and offers a different way in which to experience reality that is both uplifting and enlightening. If you want to learn how to "stop the world", read this book.
In "Journey to Ixtlan," Carlos Castaneda brings to a triumphant conclusion his account of the teachings of Don Juan.
"If anything, it is more strangely beautiful and provocative than his first two books. It is truly another world, foreign enough to make us suspend judgment, and Castaneda's achievement is that he makes it tangible for us." - Saturday Review
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This is well-written and certainly has me questioning what I believe and why. I've always been a firm believer in knowing WHY you believe in whichever particular philosophy/religion you adhere to. Now I am questioning my world view. My assumptions are being questioned as these writings resonate within my deepest core. It is an interesting journey...
What is "sorcery"? Is it that "bad" stuff that will cause the Devil to come and get you, or is it something entirely different, like a means of interacting with the world around us in a different manner from what we know? If one could suddenly "see" the world with a totally different system of interpretation, that also allowed one to understand the significance of everthing else, would it alter one's ability to continue to interact as we all tend to do? Would one...more
I am going to give the same review to all the Carlos Castaneda books I read in that series, simply because they are all outstanding. I was lucky to come across Castaneda very early on my magickal path. My spells and rituals have always relied on the power of intent, and I have found no better education on how to focus your intent than in this series of books. Back then (1994) they were classifed as nonfiction. Lately, they say they are fiction. All I know is much of what is in these books w...more
This is probably one of those books that some people like very much and others dislike with equal feeling... Personally, I got a lot out of it. I saw many paralells between events in Castenada's story and some in my own life and that of my sisters. I think that if one can find something to relate to in this book, it will be meaningful and worthwhile to read; however, if one cannot relate to it at all, I suppose it would be rather tedious and even irritating. Sometimes Castenada's character in th...more
Hmmm. This book was an interesting experience. The first night when I started reading about 'death as an advisor' I actually got freaked out which, is unusual since I am comfortable while working around death everyday. As I continued reading I had the notion that don Juan is an amalgamation of people Castaneda spent time with and a convenient way to capture his experiences. After watching the BBC documentary about the topic I felt a bit patronized by Castaneda....and annoyed with the hippie-love...more
I am still undecided on how i feel about this read, but i did enjoy some parts of the novel and the overall idea that Castaneda was writing about. His style is very long and dry- the writing was hard for me to get into.
remember that episode where homer ate the chili's that made him hallucinate and run into the desert with the red wolf? yeah, it came from this book hahaha! It was pretty cool though, just him and don juan traveling through the desert trying to become connected with the spirit
One of my all time favorite books. Pure fiction, but beautiful, profound, metaphorical and mystical. A must read by any and all seekers on the contemplative path. In my opinion, the best book Castaneda wrote.
Cheryl
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Personally I have no concern with whether these books are fiction or non-fiction, I found them to be good friends. Some very enjoyable tricks learned in the choices I makes when interacting with my environment.
I can not forget thoes years of my life which I spent on reading Castanda's book series with joy and fear :D
this book was the first one I read and was quite influent.
I was obssessed with Don Juan then. :)
this book was the first one I read and was quite influent.
I was obssessed with Don Juan then. :)
Until now, it seems like his best book. He finally shows you things the way the happened in a more personal way instead of a "I don't believe this! Be rational, isn't this silly?" way. He explains more things, most of them which he hadn't even mentioned or explained before that suddenly make everything else make more sense.
I underlined a lot and there are a lot of notes on this book, quite a few things to consider, food for thought.
I underlined a lot and there are a lot of notes on this book, quite a few things to consider, food for thought.
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"Only as a warrior can one survive the path of knowledge," he said. "Because the art of a warrior is to balance the terror of being a man with the wonder of being a man."
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Carlos Castaneda (December 25, 1925 – April 27, 1998) was a Peruvian-born American author. Immigration records for Carlos Cesar Arana Castaneda indicate that he was born on December 25, 1925 in Cajamarca, Perú. Records show that his surname was given by his mother Susana Castañeda Navoa. His father was Cesar Arana Burungaray. His surname appears with the ñ in many Hispanic dictionaries, even tho...more
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