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Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan

eng. Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan · 1972
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is the third in Carlos Castaneda's series about his apprenticeship with the Native American shaman Don Juan Matus.
  • In this book, Castaneda focuses on the concept of 'stopping the world', which implies altering the perception of reality.
  • One of the key themes of the book is the idea that one must free oneself from habitual interpretations of the world to see its true nature.
  • The book explores the practices and philosophy of shamanism, inviting the reader to rethink their understanding of consciousness and perception.
  • Unlike previous books, this work places less emphasis on the use of psychotropic plants, focusing instead on altering consciousness through discipline and practice.
Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan
Date of publication: 29 December 2024
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Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan
Original titleeng. Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan · 1972