The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements follows the tradition of Carlos Castaneda's don Juan Matteus. Ruiz breaks the teachings of don Juan down into four agreements one can make with oneself in order to transcend personal psychology and achieve ultimate freedom. The down-to-earth prose, and familiar style of speech makes this a great book for those interested in spirituality on all levels, from all walks of life. Whether you're searching for enlightenment, or simply looking for a more peaceful existence, the simple instruction in The Four Agreements provide an easy step-by-step manual to obtain your dreams.

The Mayan Factor: Path Beyond Technology by Jose Arguelles

The Mayan Factor: Path Beyond Technology by Jose Arguelles tipped the world on its side when it appeared in the early 1980's. Arguelles' interest in the I Ching and ancient algorithms for prophecy drove him toward breaking the complex code embedded in the Tzolkin, or Mayan Sacred Calendar. Arguelles' conclusions are astonishing. He posits that the calendar, in fact, measures mathematics that undulate to and from the center of the galaxy (Hunab Ku) in different tones each moment. The complexity of tones and directionality can be represented by the 260 day calendar, which is in fact a code for understanding the rhythms of the universe, and in turn, life. The essential book carries the serious student into a deep understanding of human purpose and evolution in the coming 2012 consciousness change.

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge shattered the paradigm on contemporary anthropology when it was published in the 1960s. The story follows a young Carlos as he attends UCLA for a graduate degree in anthropology. Interested in seeking information on Native American shamanism, Castaneda is introduced to don Juan Matteus at a bus station where Carlos asks him for information regarding peyote. After a few reprimands over the course of several weeks Don Juan vehemently asserts that he doesn't teach "pieces of information," but a "system of knowledge," that--in order for Carlos to follow--requires that he give up his entire existence in Western Culture. What follows can only be described as a life-altering apprenticeship into the deepest mysteries of Mayan sorcery.