CARLOS CASTANEDA
Carlos Castaneda (1925-1998)
American anthropologist and author of a series of magical books about his mystical experiences with supernatural phenomena.
Castaneda describes his experiences with: Shamans, paranormal phenomena, the Peyote Cactus, and magic mushrooms.
Castaneda and his partner have done extensive research on traditional Mexican shamanism.
Life description of Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda was born in Peru, and emigrated to the United States in his 20s.
While studying Anthropology, Castaneda wrote his three first books.
He graduated in Anthropology (B.A. in 1962, Ph. D. = Doctor of Philosophy in 1973) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
He introduced an ancient Indian movement theory: ‘Tensegrity’ .
He founded the organisation ‘Cleargreen’ to spread Tensegrity.
New Age
Castaneda has been called ‘The Godfather of the New Age’; his books are the most important ‘New Age’ publications.
He was the literary component of the Woodstock period.
The Woodstock Music Festival was held from 15-17 August 1969.
Tensegrity
Castaneda also introduced a 25-generation-old Toltec movement doctrine called ‘Tensegrity’ .
Tensegrity is the modern name for the ‘Magical Passes’ , which were rediscovered and introduced by Castaneda.
‘Magical Passes’ are positions and movements of the body and of the breath.
These ‘Magical Passes’ were used by the Toltec Shamans.
The Indian shaman ‘Don Juan Matus’ taught these ancient movement teachings:
1. Carlos Castaneda,
2. Florinda Donner-Grau (wife of Castaneda), Taisha Abelar and to Carol Tiggs (the ‘three witches’).
Cleargreen
Castaneda founded the organisation ‘Cleargreen’ to promote Tensegrity.
His disciple Taila Bey was president of Cleargreen.
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The books of Carlos Castaneda
Castaneda has published his experiences with the supernatural and his path to insight and wisdom in thirteen narrative books since 1960.
These Castaneda books describe his experiences with shamans, paranormal phenomena, the Peyote Cactus, and magic mushrooms.
Important is Castaneda's apprenticeship with the mysterious traditional Indian Yaqui shaman from northern Mexico: ‘Don Juan Matus’ .
This Indian shaman Don Juan Matus calls the Peyote Cactus ‘the teacher’ .
The books contain special magical stories about Castaneda's mystical experiences with :
1. different realities,
2. form-changes,
3. Toltec magical rituals,
4. shamans,
5. experiences with mind-altering substances.
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Students of Castaneda : The Three Witches (The three Witches)
Around Castaneda, there were several women with spiritual and anthropological interests.
Three female disciples of Castaneda were collectively called the ‘three witches’.
They were Florinda Donner (also Castaneda's wife), Taisha Abelar and Carol Tiggs.
Taisha Abelar was also a graduate in Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) .
Donner and Abelar have both written books about their experiences with Don Juan.
Both have given lectures on their books.
All three witches have given workshops on Tensegrity.
1. Florinda Donner
Florinda Donner was an apprentice and the wife of Carlos Castaneda.
Her original name was Regine Margarita Thal, and she lived in Venezuela during her childhood.
She also graduated in Anthropology (B.A. = Bachelor) in 1972 from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) .
She has written several books, including Shabono about her stay with South American Yanomamo Indians.
2. Taisha Abelar
3. Carol Tiggs
Mystery surrounding Castaneda's death : The Vanished Women
After Castaneda's death (27-4-1998), five women disappeared within weeks:
1. the two witches Florinda Donner and Taisha Abelar.
2. the Tensegrity teacher Kylie Lundahl.
3. the presidente of Cleargreen (Tensegrity association) Taila Bey.
4. Castaneda's adopted daughter Patricia Partin.
Patricia Partin was not found dead near Death Valley until years later.
The other four students were never seen again ........
Cleargreen employees say: they are travelling ........... !
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The books of the three witches (the three Witches)
1. Florinda Donner
Shabono - A Visit to a Remote and Magical World in the South American Rain Forest (Delacorte Press, 1982).
The Witch's Dream - A Healer's Way of Knowledge (Simon & Schuster, 1985).
Being-in-Dreaming - An Initiation Into the Sorcerers' World (Harper Collins, 1992).
2. Taisha Abelar
The Sorcerer's Crossing - A Woman's Journey (Viking Books, 1992).
3. Carol Tiggs
Has not published any books.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CARLOS CASTANEDA BY YEAR
A series of thirteen narrative books about Castaneda's experiences with the supernatural and his path to insight and wisdom from 1960 onwards.
These Castaneda books describe his experiences with shamans, supernatural phenomena, Peyote, and magic mushrooms.
Important is Castaneda's apprenticeship with the mysterious traditional Indian Yaqui shaman from northern Mexico: ‘Don Juan Matus’ .
This Indian shaman Don Juan Matus calls the Peyote Cactus ‘the teacher’ .
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CARLOS CASTANEDA - All English and Dutch titles
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BOOK
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TITLE (ENGELS)
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YEAR
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TITEL (NEDERLANDS)
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1
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The Teachings of Don Juan : A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
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1968
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De Lessen van Don Juan
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2
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A Separate Reality : Further Conversations with Don Juan
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1971
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Een aparte Werkelijkheid
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3
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Journey to Ixtlan : The Lessons of Don Juan
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1972
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Reis naar Ixtlan
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4
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Tales of Power
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1975
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Kennis en Macht
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5
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The Second Ring of Power
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1977
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De tweede Machtsring
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6
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The Eagle's Gift
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1981
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De Vlucht van de Adelaar
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7
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The Fire From Within
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1984
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Het innerlijk Vuur
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8
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The Power of Silence: Further Lessons of Don Juan
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1987
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De Macht van de Stilte
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9
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The Art of Dreaming
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1993
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De Kunst van het Dromen
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10
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Silent Knowledge
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1996
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11
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Magical Passes
The Practical Wisdom of the Shamans of Ancient Mexico
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1998
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Magische Oefeningen
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12
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The Wheel of Time The Shamans Of Mexico,
their Thoughts about Life, Death and the Universe.
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1998
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Het Wiel van de Tijd
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13
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The Active Side of Infinity
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1999
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De actieve Kant van de Oneindigheid
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Dutch books related to Carlos Castaneda
Tonkes, H. - Castaneda's oefeningen
Donner, F.- Shabono