#castaneda

[leggotrascrivocitazioni]

“ Quello che conta é che tu ne abbia acquisito il ricordo “

Carlos Castaneda - Viaggio a Ixtlan

[freyatarotreadings8]

“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” ― Carlos Castaneda

[turuin]

Para mí sólo recorrer los caminos que tienen corazón, cualquier camino que tenga corazón. Por ahí yo recorro, y la única prueba que vale es atravesar todo su largo. Y por ahí yo recorro mirando, mirando, sin aliento.

Carlos Castaneda - The Teachings of Don Juan

[noosphe-re]

For you the world is weird because if you're not bored with it you're at odds with it. For me the world is weird because it is stupendous, awesome, mysterious, unfathomable; my interest has been to convince you that you must assume responsibility for being here, in this marvelous world, in this marvelous desert, in this marvelous time. I wanted to convince you that you must learn to make every act count, since you are going to be here for only a short while, in fact, too short for witnessing all the marvels of it.

Carlos Castaneda, Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan

[holybookslibrary]

Nagualism

Nagualism Nagualism with the subtitle - A Study in Native American Folklore and History - must have been the raw material from which Carlos Castaneda wrote his books on Yaqui sorcery. It was written by Danial G. Brinton and read before the American Philosophical Society in 1804. His respect and descriptions of the tribes, their visions and beliefs suggests that he might have tasted the little smoke or similar compounds himself. Download the classic Public Domain work on the native american shamanism known as Nagualism here:

Nagualism

What is Nagualism?

Nagualism, often associated with Mesoamerican indigenous traditions, is a complex spiritual and philosophical system that revolves around the concept of the "nagual." The term "nagual" can refer to a person who possesses the ability to transform, either spiritually or physically, into an animal or other form. This transformation is not merely a physical change but represents a deeper spiritual journey and connection to the natural and supernatural worlds. Rooted in pre-Columbian cultures, particularly among the Nahuatl-speaking peoples like the Aztecs, Nagualism has been intertwined with local beliefs and practices for centuries. Over time, it has been influenced by and has influenced other spiritual systems, resulting in a rich tapestry of traditions and interpretations. While Nagualism is often sensationalized in popular culture, it remains a deeply spiritual practice for many indigenous communities in Mesoamerica, emphasizing harmony with nature, personal transformation, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Read the full article

[jamesj10]

The Sonorans (Haunted area)

The Sonorans (Haunted area), James J

[kat-astrophal]

Para ti el mundo es extraño porque cuando no te aburre estás enemistado con él. Para mí el mundo es extraño porque es estupendo, pavoroso, misterioso, impenetrable; mi interés ha sido convencerte de que debes hacerte responsable por estar aquí, en este maravilloso mundo, en este maravilloso desierto, en este maravilloso tiempo. Quise convencerte de que debes aprender a hacer que cada acto cuente, pues vas a estar aquí solo un rato, de hecho muy corto, para presenciar todas las maravillas que existen.

Carlos Castaneda, Viaje a Ixtlán, p. 122.

[elarafritzenwalden]

‘Scuola Elementare Castaneda’, school Castaneda, Graubünden, Switzerland; 1979-82

Max Kasper as the architect, Edy Toscano as the engineer

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via “Werk, Bauen + Wohnen” 71 (1984)