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The Power of Silence: Further Lessons of don Juan Paperback – June 1, 1991

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Carlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is "natural" and "logical."

The Power of Silence is Castaneda's most astonishing book to date—a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind. Through don Juan's mesmerizing stories, the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed. Honed in the desert of Sonora, the visions of don Juan give us the vital secrets of belief and self-realization that are transcendental and valid for us all. It is Castaneda's unique genius to show us that all wisdom, strength, and power lie within ourselves—unleashed with marvelous energy and imaginative force in the teachings of don Juan—and in the writings of his famous pupil, Carlos Castaneda

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Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castaneda

"Extraordinary in every sense of the word." ― The New York Times

"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable ― Los Angeles Times

"Hypnotic reading." ― Chigago tribune

"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way." ― Chicago Tribune

"Excquisite... Stunning... Fresh, unexpected visions with the logic of dreams." ― Detroit Free Press

"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produce." ― The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of fifteen books, which sold eight million copies worldwide and were published in seventeen different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his death in 1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Washington Square Press; Original ed. edition (June 1, 1991)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 067173248X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671732486
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.72 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #179,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #112 in Native American Religion
- #196 in Shamanism (Books)
- #248 in Supernaturalism (Books)

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Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of 15 books, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and were published in 17 different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his mysterious death in California in1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

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Mark

Either it's true or the truth is stranger than is presented

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020

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Simply baffling! The Power of Silence is inexplicable in every sense. The work of Don Juan and Carlos Castaneda is inordinate, mellifluous, and strangely real. To say what is going though my head when I read this book is a skill I have yet to develop. The only thing more haranguing than reading this book would be living it. Truly, a great work.

I can't exactly say what it's about. What happens in it is no more clear. Sorry for the weak review, but to give this a proper go would require a highly skilled sorcerer and even then...

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BelleRose

Ends Abruptly

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020

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Insightful yet protected truths. If you desire authentic truth it provides that. Plenty to ponder.

4 stars because it ends just a bit too abruptly ... but maybe that’s the plan.

I rarely read a book twice. This one will be an exception. My intention is to read it again immediately.

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Eohlone

It's All About Intent

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2009

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The Power of Silence draws you into the nagual's world and makes you certain you belong in it. You definitely want Castaneda to find you in a bus station and begin your training right away, even if you have to go live in a motel room decorated in dingy green and give away all you have. This book is a great source for defining your relationship with intent and understanding why you want to pursue it constantly, which is the Warrior-Traveler's journey.

This book, unlike many of Castaneda's writings pretending that the protagonist never reaches the goals of his teacher, informs us that the protagonist does, in fact, connect with the divine and is sent home to write about it (as if don Juan Matis is really Carlos Castaneda). He does this through the power of silence---as death---essential for many of the stubborn to fully understand Intent.

This is not a book that informs you that if you are not breathing properly and mediating every single day, you are destined to fail. Anyone who has connected with the divine can tell you that it certainly helps to breathe properly and also to meditate daily, but most of us rarely meditate or breathe properly, and yet after that very first momentous connection we can forever after connect to Intent without aid of any such luxury as daily silence or meditation (it can be done anywhere at any time). It only takes the first time to discover this, and some deliberate practice after that (helped by teaching others). Connection is part of the soul (already there), so much that is ritual loses its appeal when replaced by the reality of divine association.

This book is, ultimately about how to achieve that goal. It is Carlos Castaneda's how-to-walk-in-the light instruction manual. For this reason, it has little of the early darkness, not even many references to the dark. The book itself walks in the light through seemingly casual conversation. Yet, it is not casual and it is not silent. It is loud. It is insistent. It is shocking--in a less terrifying way than the typical Castaneda.

Conversationally, "The Power of Silence" addresses 4 principles, 4 cores, 21 techniques, 2 bridges, 2 sides of folly, death/life, exponentials of all of these--and more. Together, they add up to a very pleasant set of step-by-step instructions, comparatively. In the end, the book achieves one more goal--that of being both the end and the prequel to don Juan's (and Julian's) ascendance. It also moves beyond this duality by offering definitions and clear examples of the Nagual teaching arts---for your future. As any student of Castaneda knows, teaching is required of all Nagual sorcerers.

Beware. There is also a warning about achieving the ultimate goal, though it is so brief you could miss it. Don't forget to read to the very last word and don't forget to take Julian's final instruction to heart. If you don't get it on the first reading, make sure you go back and read it again sometime after you reach the ultimate goal. It'll make all the difference.

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M.Z.T.

WARNING!!! This book is not the Spanish version of the English one!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019

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I will call it a fraud! It only contains the introductions Carlos Castaneda wrote at the beginning of each section for each book he quoted Don Juan in the English version. It does not include the any of the quotes which are the substance of the book and the teachings of Don Juan. Do not bother buying this book!! its not worth the price!!!

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Shamanism

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022

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I was turned on to Carlos Castaneda when I was very young and I thought it was thought provoking and magical. His other book: the teachings of Don Juan, a yagui way of knowledge, opened the way to higher thinking. It's not for fast reading but being in tune with the ideas. Great author!

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Going back to the start

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013

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I think this book was an attempt to go back to the start--that is, to go back to the original format Castañeda utilized in his first four books. That was where don Juan explained things to Carlos, and he was "in awe."

It mostly fails. I, and I guess only I, believe the reason is crystal-clear. Don Juan himself explains it at the end of "Tales of Power:" don Juan left! To me, that sensibly explains why every other book Castañeda wrote for the rest of his life was full of gobble-dee-gook he made up for what I guess must be his "followers." It's a silly mess.

It's mostly clear, in "Power of Silence," that it isn't don Juan. It's Mr. Castañeda. I think there is some important value in this book, however, and that is in X's explanation about the weakness and uselesness of pity. This, considering the ways we live today, should be taught in every seminary and ethics class and good management class.

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Beklan K.

full of practical wisdom!

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022

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It is the most interesting thing that I had not heard or read anywhere about this particular volume before..it is again very curious that why everybody that is after spiritual wisdom does not talk about Don Juan more often..

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2011

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This book changed the way I saw life in general and it has left a profound mark on me. I have since reading this book bought four more of his and this one by far has been the most powerful. It is a powerful read, but I would advise to not take it literally and use it as a guide to do further research into the spiritual (or literal, depending on your beliefs) world that Castaneda enters.

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A brilliant, thought-provoking final Cataneda novel about Don Juan!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2019

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Having struggled through "The Eagle's Gift" and "The Fire From Within", wondering why they were so benign compared with his previous works, "The Power of Silence" equals his early novels: humour, suspense and an excellent use of language are Castaneda's trademarks. In this final Don Juan novel, Castaneda still surprises us with unusual ideas.
I loved reading "The Power Of Silence"!!

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Avid Reader

Silence - its power truly explained

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2010

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As ever a thought provoking read from Carlos Castenda particularly interesting when read along side more recent books by Dr Wayne Dyer The Power Of Intention: Change The Way You Look At Things And The Things You Look At Will Change: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way and Dr David Hawkins Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behaviour both of whom focus on understanding and developing consciousness. The power of silence can be read at many levels - anthropological and spiritual, mystical and practical - powerful enough to change one's view of life. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in these topics and who has an aim to expand themselves through meditation.

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mills

Excellent read 10 out of 10

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2013

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Very insightful into how one should live their life, it gives a different view of the world and challenges the ideas and beliefs that we have be taught whilst also providing simple methods to changing your thinking and behaviours with how we interact with the world on a day to day basis.
I really enjoy reading these series of books, they go far deeper to answering the questions about our purpose than anything else that I have ever read.

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silvie

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2019

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Loved it !!!

Beenthere

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2019

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