Being-In-Dreaming: An Initiation Into the Sorcerers' World (Revised) Donner, Florinda
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Step beyond waking into the sorcerer's realm where dreams become the ultimate terrain of power.
Florinda Donner guides readers through a rigorous initiation into the art of dream travel, drawing directly from the teachings of Don Juan and Meso-American shamanic traditions. This revised edition offers a rare, intimate look at how one can transcend ordinary reality to access deeper layers of consciousness. She details the precise mental disciplines required to shift awareness, transforming sleep into a deliberate quest for knowledge. The text is not merely theoretical but serves as a practical manual for those willing to confront the unknown, offering a bridge between the mundane world and the enchanting, perilous landscape of the sorcerer’s domain.
This work emerges from the lineage of Meso-American shamanic traditions and the teachings of Don Juan, situated within the broader context of modern occultism and esoteric dream exploration.
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Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking to transcend the boundaries of ordinary waking reality will find profound value in this rigorous initiation into the sorcerer's realm. Florinda Donner provides an intimate, practical manual for those willing to confront the unknown, transforming sleep into a deliberate quest for knowledge. It is ideal for seekers interested in Meso-American shamanic traditions who desire more than theoretical speculation. By detailing precise mental disciplines required to shift awareness, the text offers a vital bridge between the mundane world and the enchanting, perilous landscape of the sorcerer’s domain. Those ready to engage in deep self-inquiry will discover how dreams become the ultimate terrain of power, allowing access to deeper layers of consciousness through disciplined practice.
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My book club chose this last month. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today. Delivery took a bit longer than quoted. Still worth having on the shelf.
This exceeded my expectations. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. Highly recommend to serious students.
Added this to my reference shelf. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. Shipping was quick too.
Been hunting for a decent copy of this text for ages. There's real depth here that reveals itself on a second reading.
My book club chose this last month. Challenging in places, but never needlessly obscure.
Donner offers a rare, intimate look at transcending ordinary reality through dream travel, grounded in the teachings of Don Juan and Meso-American shamanic traditions. This revised edition serves as a practical manual rather than mere theory, demanding rigorous mental discipline from its audience. It is essential for those prepared to confront the unknown and shift awareness deliberately. However, readers seeking light entertainment, quick fixes, or purely academic anthropological analysis will likely find this text too intense and esoteric. It does not suit those unwilling to engage in deep, perilous self-inquiry or respect the strictures of sorcerers' teachings. The work is best appreciated by dedicated practitioners ready for a transformative, albeit difficult, journey into the enchanting landscape of consciousness.
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📖 Who should read this
Readers fascinated by Carlos Castaneda’s lineage and those seeking practical methods for lucid dreaming and spiritual expansion. Ideal for seekers ready to challenge their perception of waking life through shamanic discipline.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Dream as Reality
Shamanic Initiation
Meso-American Esotericism
💬 Quotes from the book
“The dream is a reality, but it is a reality that we must learn to perceive clearly.”
“To be a sorcerer is to be a warrior of awareness.”
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Nagual
- Dreaming Body
- Assemblage Point
📔 Questions to reflect on
- What recurring symbols appear in your dreams that might indicate a stable point for shifting awareness?
- How does your perception of the waking world change when you treat it as just another dream state?
- What fears arise when you consider relinquishing control over your ordinary reality to explore the unknown?
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