In one of the most fascinating anthropological ventures, we follow Carlos Castaneda in the deserts of Mexico. There, he will have his first encounter with a shaman, Don Juan Matus, who will initiate him into the world of magic and guide him on the path of the "man of knowledge."
Through esoteric rituals, psychedelic herbs, and profound teachings, Castaneda embarks on a journey into the mysteries of perception, existence, and the true nature of knowledge.
This first book about Carlos Castaneda's spiritual journey opens new perspectives on the world around us.

The teaching of Don Juan is the story of a transformative experience.

In 1960, Carlos Castaneda was a student when he met Don Juan, a sorcerer of the Yaqui tribe, whom the common people of northwestern Mexico feared and avoided because of his unnatural powers. Over the following years, Don Juan's knowledge led Castaneda into a world of beauty and awe, and to knowledge beyond that of Western civilization.