Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda is best known for his book A Separate Reality, which was published in 1971.
Fiction Writer
December 25, 1925
Capricorn
April 27, 1998
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Cajamarca, Peru
Carlos Castaneda was a renowned American author and spiritual teacher who gained prominence for his influential series of books on shamanism and the utilization of hallucinogenic plants. Among his most famous works are “The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge”, “A Separate Reality”, and “Journey to Ixtlan”. Other significant works by Castaneda include “Tales of Power”, “The Second Ring of Power”, and “The Eagle’s Gift”. Despite the controversy surrounding his work and personal life, Castaneda’s books remain popular and continue to have a substantial impact on anthropology, spirituality, and new age thought. Notably, his book “A Separate Reality” was published just three years after his first book, adding to his popularity.