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Power of Silence | 
 enlarge | Author: Carlos Castaneda
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 16387
Media: Paperback
Pages: 265
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 067173248X
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.7
EAN: 9780671732486
ASIN: 067173248X
Publication Date: June 1, 1991
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Product Description
Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of don Juan. Now, at last, don Juan returns in The Power of Silence -- wise, infuriating, capable or working miracles and playing practical jokes, but always seeking the wisdom of the warrior.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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 Bieskie2@aol.com July 14, 2000
29 out of 32 found this review helpful
This book chose me to read it and became a savior. Never a adamant reader how ever finished this book in a few days. As it turned out this book brought light to my shadows of darkness and showed me that I am not alone but rather part of all that is. Teaching me how to stalk myself was like finally getting a major obstacle out of the way. Still if one has not attained an understanding of certain fundamental & spiritual concepts and incorporated them into a quest for at least a basic quest for knowledge, the book can only serve as entertainment.
Key explanations to advanced practicers February 20, 2000
earl04@onebox.com (Bulgaria)
24 out of 29 found this review helpful
By far one of the best Castaneda`s books revealing very profound and important explanations. Useful only if the one who reads it has certain achievements in "stopping the world", "seeing", etc. Otherwise save it for later - don`t think upon it,won`t help you. Just read it and wait till you get positive results in your own practice. The book is very clear to understand with one`s mind but as always that doesn`t help at all - the problem in achieving practical results remains. If you are looking just for another interesting book - well, I guess you`ve found it. But if you are serious about it I hope my comments might be of some use to you.
THe best! October 3, 2003
Jennifer Cruz (nyc)
19 out of 44 found this review helpful
From Reading all The reviews on this book ive noticed this was a highly intense subject. Note to the readers! Before you judge the book before buying have this in mind "Carlos Castaneda" Disapeared as of 1998... there was no funeral , no body and his family did not mourn his "death" or "disapearence" ... before i analyze this book let me say that in a book of the series he recalls that "one day he will go to where he belongs and never come back" reffering to jumping off a mountain the very same that his mentor "Don Juan" did and don juans body has never been found either. Jumping into an Abyss...
Carlos jumped the mountain too along with them but survived Trying to convince himself that he didnt jump the mountain and survive cause it was IMPOSSIBLE, but he did and had to realize the power. So BAsically Carlos VAnished into a Abyss.. For the skeptics, Forget Modern Science! because Modern Science only tells you "fact" not truth, Fact is very different from truth. Fact is what's Correct at that paticular moment, Which means with any discovery that fact can be turned into False within the wink of an eye. So you cannot Rely on Science as a legit Answer for life, Questions on Religion because science is not entirely true. Now no one knows how Advance The human Psychic Is! From Paranormal to Mystical... Somethings just can't be explained... Like voodoo, WitchCraft, Aliens. Personally I was a MAJOR skeptic about subjects of these, but in age , you start to see things... How our goverment Covers Up Many things to "Protect us" Deja Vu's. How in some households you see glasses of water on the floor a clear distinction in witchcraft. Voodoo in haiti. Paranormal activities such as Body possession. Some would say that humans are just animals we have no spirit just a slab of meat... One theory breaks this and science can not prove it false. The brain holds the essence of the spirit. what makes the brain work? the spirit. Like a robot that feeds on electricity to work.Think! the essence of electricty The essence of Spirit! Now the Human Brain has been a mystery since the beginning of time? Don't you think with some knowlege and faith You can do anything? I was once Saw magicican David Blain Levitate in Midair in the middle of the street where no strings could be possibly there? it may not be magic or parranormal But what im saying is. Once you have the knowlege to do something you can do that all the time. So in reference to the book. you want to learn witchcraft? get a book of spells And (yes there are many in the underground market) And find out the rituals to be a witch. Grab the KNowlege! So for a college student To go down to Mexico And get KNOWLEGE from a enigma known as Don juan! who knows what knowlege don juan Knows of. See the Key is Knowlege and wisdom . Once you know how to do something and know the steps nothing makes it impossible to do it? Because nothing is impossible! a Man Can't Vanish into thin Air! WRONG! once a man knows the knowlege How to Vanish, HE CAN! and that is with anything! YOu can Disagree with this But it is the way of the world! When you were younger you didnt know how to do long division but you aprehended the Knowlege to do so!
now on to the Review
Excellent and Informative December 15, 2005
Ceol Mor (Scotland)
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
Definitely a wonderful book. For those following the teachings of the other books, this book provides more useful information. The path that Castaneda elucidated is fraught with controvery and extreme views (read the other reviews). I found it useful to read and judge for myself.
What Castaneda wrote about is not fiction however it is a difficult path that very few ever advance upon, thus the angry reviews of those calling Castaneda a fraud due to their own failure. Its also a path that those given to fantasy and believing in their own 'specialness' jump on and thus follow blindly with no lasting gains, making up their experience as they go and making sure others hear about it.
Definitely not a path for everyone but certainly open to sober verification. Also a great book for those looking for a well written and gripping book.
I believe Castaneda's genius as well as his contribution to mankind is yet to be fully appreciated. I am grateful for the gift of his writings and wisdom.
 Like Nothing I've Ever Read May 29, 1999
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
That's why I gave it four stars. This book is amazing. If you've ever read anything by Dan Millman or Ken Wilber, you'll like this. A lot of the same stuff, and a lot of it is really hard to understand. I've read it once, and I didn't get it too well, but I'm about halfway done with yet again and it really is a great book. This is the first Castaneda book I've read, and I think that maybe I should have started with The Teachings of Don Juan, because alot of this subject matter is way out there, but I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to see things differently.
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