Carlos Castenada

Carlos Castaneda was a Latin-American author known for his series of books on shamanism and Native American spirituality.

His works, beginning with "The Teachings of Don Juan" in 1968, describe his training under a Yaqui shaman named Don Juan Matus.

Castaneda's 12 books have sold over 28 million copies in 17 languages, gaining both ardent supporters and skeptics.

While some consider his writings factual accounts of spiritual experiences, others argue they are works of fiction.

Regardless, Castaneda's books have had a significant impact on popular culture and philosophical discussions surrounding indigenous wisdom and altered states of consciousness.