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Carlos Castaneda, an anthropology student at the University of California, documents his partial initiation under the guidance of Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui shaman from Sonora, Mexico. In a series of dialogues, Castaneda describes Don Juan’s perception and mastery of a "non‑ordinary reality" and examines how peyote and other sacred plants were employed as gateways to experiences of dread, clarity, and power. The book sparked widespread interest among seekers dissatisfied with traditional Western perspectives and continues to be a controversial work in the fields of religion, shamanism, and psychoactive substances.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Spiritual Fiction
Authors: Carlos Castaneda
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