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

Summary

World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda’s Selection of his writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico

Near the end of his life, Carlos Castaneda gathered together and reviewed his seminal works on his training as a shaman initiate, recorded in a literary career that spans over thirty years. The result is this groundbreaking collection of quotations—the essence of Carlos Castaneda, drawn from his landmark volumes including The Teachings of Don Juan, Journey to Ixtlan, A Separate Reality, and Tales of Power. Enhanced with an introduction and original commentary by the author, this powerful work illuminates the shaman’s life as never before. Castaneda’s words explore how the ancient shamans could literally touch and direct the wheel of time—a profound yet pragmatic tradition that can be felt even in our day.