Separate reality

In 1961, young anthropology graduate student Carlos Castaneda began his apprenticeship with Juan Matus, a powerful mystical spiritualist from the Yaqui Indian tribe. The first five years of this unique experience are described in the book "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge." In 1968, Castaneda, determined to delve even deeper into the mystical world, returned to Mexico and continued his studies with Don Juan. Exploring the effects of hallucinogenic plants, he immersed himself in experiences previously inaccessible to people of Western civilization. "A Separate Reality" describes very personal aspects of Castaneda's relationship with Don Juan on the difficult path to becoming a "man of knowledge." The stories about Don Juan formed the basis of Castaneda's now classic works on the spiritual philosophy of ancient Mexico, bestsellers that captivated the imagination of millions of readers worldwide.