The Publication of Carlos Castaneda's works on the teachings of Don Juan, a yaquti Indian seer, was a momentous event in the history of esoteric literature. At the time of their publication the author was engaged in the study of Indian philosophy, with special reference to the Madhyamaka Buddhism, as formulated and expounded by Nagarjuna. The author was struck by the profound similarities between the teachings of Don Juan and Nagarjuna - in particular concerning ...
