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The Teachings of Don Juan
- A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
- Narrated by: Luis Moreno
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Memoirs
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For over 40 years, Carlos Castaneda’s The Teachings of Don Juan has inspired audiences to expand their world view beyond traditional Western forms. Originally published as Castaneda’s master’s thesis in anthropology, Teachings documents Castaneda’s supposed apprenticeship with a Yaqui Indian sorcerer, don Juan Matus. Dividing the work into two sections, Castaneda begins by describing don Juan’s philosophies, then continues with his own reflections.
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- William E.
- 01-02-19
I liked it better when I was in high school
The Teachings of Don Juan was an influential book for me in high school. It was my introduction to thinking about “the meaning of life” and the ephemerality of life... that we are all beings that are going to die. Castaneda says the real struggle of man is with infinity, and is actually an acquiescence to infinity. His key message that still resonates with me, even this second time through....that all paths lead nowhere, but the path with a heart makes you strong. While I still relate to and embrace this message, the cadence of the book, and professorial-like instructions / teachings, especially at the end of the book, seemed less meaningful to me than they did in high school. Maybe it’s just another reason why getting old sucks!
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- jesus
- 09-07-13
Fiction or Non Fiction? You decide
Lots of skepticism around this book. Worth checking out and deciding for yourself. I loved it and find relevance regardless whether it is a true account or not.
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- K. Maver
- 01-03-20
I can't believe I ever thought this was great
I read this ages ago, when I was in college. Why I ever thought the ramblings of some grad student getting high was worthy of my praise is kind of beyond me now. It was a period piece. Served its purpose when I was 20. I'm 'way past this now.
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- Reverend
- 25-03-15
great story
What does Luis Moreno bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Mr. Moreno gives a great reading of this story. I am happy with his narration.
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- LarryNC
- 06-02-11
The Teachings of Don Juan
I was very fortunate to have actually met the author. This was sometime in the late seventies or early eighties. I was living with my teacher, who was a native american medicine person. When this odd sort of person just showed up one day and stayed for... somewhere around one or two weeks. He would always sit away from the main group and simply watch, listen, and write. I do not wish to elaborate here, but I have to say that the personal experiences I had when I would notice him were enough to make me believe that Mr. Castaneda did indeed have a spiritual gift and that he had also received some very real training. He ended up leaving a notebook behind when he left and I did read what he had written. One page included an unpublished declaration of release, by Don Juan. To this very day, I still use it!
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- Benjamin Davidson
- 15-05-19
Excellent story and presentation
Includes note from Carlos Castaneda that were added to the 30th Anniversary publication edition. I found these most useful in tying together many of his early and later works. Luis Moreno does a wonderful job reading the work and additional comments.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-09-19
Absolutely enthralling from beginning to end
Best narration! Even better story! I honestly am not sure whether I'm in the reality of the book or this reality while listening it was so we'll done!
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-05-19
Majestic
Outstanding, great book and best narration. When it comes to Carlos Castaneda's audiobooks, Luis Moreno brings the books to life.
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- Rex Perry
- 20-08-20
Carlos Castaneda Genius
I read the series many years ago and was delighted to find Audible had it to enjoy without the commitment of picking up a book and dedicating the time to enjoy the story I will pass these down to my grandsons hopefully they will enjoy the teachings as much as I have I still live my life as a warrior everyday as a result of these teachings
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- Vlad P
- 26-05-17
Not quite what I expected
If you could sum up The Teachings of Don Juan in three words, what would they be?
The world is a dark and frightening place that's out to get you unless you have a powerful ally or access to magic powers.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Didn't make it to the ending.
If you could give The Teachings of Don Juan a new subtitle, what would it be?
For shamanic practitioners
Any additional comments?
I can't quite blame it on the book, to be honest. Rather it was a case of misplaced expectations on my part. For some reason I expected it to be a story of an inspiring spiritual journey, self discovery and rising consciousness. Instead it was a very detailed and meticulously transcribed personal encounter with shamanic culture and rituals. I found the narrator talented and artistic, who used his quite voice skillfully to enhance the drama of the story. Again, you may find the book fascinating if you are interested in the shamanic culture. I am not, so I never made it to the end, although I found it amusing at times but not much more.
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- Jim Vaughan
- 15-02-15
Altered States and Strange Encounters in a Shamans World
I really like books that show the world from an unusual perspective. This is the (allegedly) true account of the apprenticeship of Carlos Castaneda, an anthropology student, to a Yaqui Shaman named Don Juan. It is well read and enjoyable.
What I liked best was the contrast of cultures. So, after Castaneda is scared witless by an encounter with the peyote god "Mescalito" who "teaches a man how to live", the following day he keeps asking "does Mescalito really exist?".
For Don Juan this question is totally missing the point "did you not see Mescalito?" His concern is on what Mescalito communicated and the significance of the encounter for a "man of knowledge". It is the clash of modern rational science with aboriginal religion, in a still enchanted world. In the end it becomes too much for the young student and, fearing he is going mad, he terminates his apprenticeship.
This is a book of its time, written in the early 1960s when people were experimenting with altered states and strange religions. It does give a glimpse of an aboriginal worldview populated by spirits and "powers" who can be called on for help as allies or must be confronted and overcome as adversaries.
I very much enjoyed the narrative section of the book, which raised many questions for me about religion, science and reality - and purpose in life. Sadly the "analysis" section at the end of the book avoids these ontological questions, attributing Casteneda's experiences to "suggestion" combined with the effect of powerful psychoactive plants, and thus is much less interesting, though luckily short.
I will be getting the next in the series, when he returns to his apprenticeship, but not for a while. Overall it is a thought provoking book, very well narrated, but a little strange.
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- 27-12-13
a brilliant story with many lessons
Would you consider the audio edition of The Teachings of Don Juan to be better than the print version?
have not read the book
What did you like best about this story?
being on a spiritual / shamanic path I have come across this book several times in the past and have considered reading it but have been put off by the bad reviews. I decided that alot of books especially on these type of topics have some bad reviews. These bad reviews are normally from academics or people from a religious back ground who are ignorant to the topic that they are criticising. Sometimes the bad reviews are from people who are not happy about outsiders wrting about a topic that they were not born into. I do not know if the story in this book is real or fictional. I do however know that I learned alot from the book and have come away with a much better understanding of the world of a Yaqui shaman. This book is great for someone who is on a shamanic path and wants to understand the heart and discipline that is required to be a true shaman. Most of us in the west may become shamanic practitioners but this is on a whole other level.
The second part of the book is more for a student of anthropolgy or someone who wants to know the ins and outs of the plants used in the book. There will not be many readers in that category who have the patience or understanding for this. This does not mean I will review this part of the book badly. I am glad I have finally bought this book and will definitely buy the other books from this author
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- James B.
- 31-10-20
Really interesting.
A great introduction to old school Yaqui shamanism delivered with an intriguing narrative. If you're interested in substance induced altered states of consciousness and enjoy learning from a good story, this'll do you well!
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- Morgoth
- 03-09-19
Loved it!
I’m hooked, I’ll have to get the rest now... A delve into the world of the shaman, and psychedelic plants.
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- Charlie Crome
- 10-05-19
A good book, not a practical one
The nuggets of wisdom in the book are sparse, little is applicable for most people
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- Brian R Larcher
- 04-05-19
Classic Castaneda beautifully read
It has been many years since I was first introduced to the work of Carlos Castaneda in 1989. Since then having been an avid reader of his work it was with great pleasure that I discovered this Audible recording and the several others of his books now in the Audioble collection. Luis Moreno reads with a sincere depth of feeling which adds to the enjoyment and clarity of these classic works.
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- Jna
- 01-06-17
Boring
Didn't finish. Left after 9 chapters. The emotions expressed by author does not resonate at all. It feels like a disconnect between author and reader. Also, if this is a fiction or a reality is also debatable topic.
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- Sharon jeffrey
- 16-11-15
most interesting
the first part was most interesting and enjoyable however the 2nd part I found difficulties to follow and to fishish and had to relisten to some parts.
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- Michael
- 15-11-20
freshens the mind up
love it. the very last chapter i have listened to over and over now. Really helped clear my mind up and helped me understand alot of mental concepts.
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- david
- 03-05-18
question everything change everything
well written excellent field notes I have read it through twice because of the information available within the covers I perceived more out of it the second time. and I feel even now I have only scratched the surface.