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In 1961, the young anthropology graduate student Carlos Castaneda began his apprenticeship with Juan Matus, a powerful mystical healer from the Yaqui indigenous tribe. The first five years of this unique experience are described in the book “The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge.”
In 1968, Castaneda, determined to immerse himself even deeper into the mystical world, returned to Mexico and continued his training with Don Juan. Exploring the effects of hallucinogenic plants, he entered states of experience previously inaccessible to people of Western civilization.
A Separate Reality describes the highly personal aspects of Castaneda’s relationship with Don Juan on the difficult path toward becoming a “man of knowledge.” The stories of Don Juan formed the basis of Castaneda’s now-classic works on the spiritual philosophy of ancient Mexico—bestsellers that captivated the imagination of millions of readers worldwide.