The Wheel of Time: The Shamans of Mexico Their Thoughts about Life Death and the Universe

Written by Carlos Castaneda

Narrated by Luis Moreno

World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's Selection of his wrtings on the shamans of ancient Mexico. Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcerer's magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along-that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one's own. In Journey to Ixtlan, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly "stop the world" and perceive reality on his own terms.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 22, 2019
• ISBN: 9781980007883

Carlos Castaneda

Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of fifteen books, which sold eight million copies worldwide and were published in seventeen different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his death in 1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

Reviews for The Wheel of Time

[Alexander Anderson · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A short sampler, taster, collection of quotes from most of Castenada’s works with brief commentaries.

[carriecoggan · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Gets monotonous as the the warrior is this and the warrior is that … 3 chapters in and had enough of this repetitive nonsense

[Mikhail · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very wise and deep text. Good quality sound of voice.

[vegbalm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is very awesome and amazing! I am happy I read it. This may be my new bedtime story.

[david · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good insight into the knowledge of a Yaqui Indian and the road to eventual crossing over.

[Michou1000 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

These are guidelines we should constantly follow. Listen, correct, listen again, correct again.

[hermit_9_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If you are not already familiar with Castaneda’s writings, this book will probably prove unsatisfying. If you are familiar with his writings, this book is like a Far Side desk calendar. It lets you wander through your memories of his earlier books and ponder.

Castaneda is not the most original writer of twentieth century magical explorations, but he is one of the most enjoyable. His mix of situational humor, grim reality, and apparent humility make it easy to read and enjoy his books.