🕯️ Occult Philosophy −28%

The Three Halves of Ino Moxo: Teachings of the Wizard of the Upper Amazon (Original)

✍️ César Calvo, Kenneth Symington
Reader Score
4.6
(1 review)
$14.95 $21.00 Save $6.05 (28%)
Temporarily out of stock

Currently unavailable

This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.

In stock now — readers of this book also loved:

Fasting the Mind: Spiritual Exercises for Psychic Detox -12%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Gregory, Jason
Fasting the Mind: Spiritual Exercises for Psychic Detox
$14.95 $17.00
86
El Pequeño Libro de Los Dragones: Encuentra Tu Espíritu Guía Fader, Christine Arana
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Fader, Christine Arana
El Pequeño Libro de Los Dragones: Encuentra Tu Espíritu Guía Fader, Christine Arana
$15.99
86
Mental Radio -11%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Sinclair, Upton
Mental Radio
$25.57 $29.00
81
The Political History of the Devil
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Defoe, Daniel
The Political History of the Devil
$33.99
86
From the Ashes of Angels: The Forbidden Legacy of a Fallen Race (Original) -14%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Collins, Andrew
From the Ashes of Angels: The Forbidden Legacy of a Fallen Race (Original)
$24.00 $28.00
78
Wild Alchemy Lab: An Astro-Botanical Remedy Deck
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Foster, Jemma
Wild Alchemy Lab: An Astro-Botanical Remedy Deck
$16.99
86
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

César Calvo, the acclaimed Peruvian writer, invites readers into an extraordinary narrative exploring the profound and often surreal dimensions of Amazonian shamanism. This book chronicles a deeply personal odyssey into the mystical traditions and potent practices of indigenous healers. Through vivid prose, Calvo unveils the esoteric teachings and transformative experiences encountered while seeking the legendary Ino Moxo, a revered figure whose wisdom transcends ordinary understanding. It’s a compelling exploration of consciousness, healing, and the hidden knowledge embedded within the Amazon rainforest's spiritual landscape.

🕯️
Occult Philosophy
🏛 Inner Traditions International 📅 1995 📖 272 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780892815197
Fun Fact
This is not merely a book; it's an initiation. Calvo's lyrical prose transports the reader directly into the hallucinatory yet profoundly real world of Amazonian sorcery, offering a rare glimpse into a vanishing spiritual tradition. Those seeking a straightforward ethnographic study or a simple self-help guide might find its depths challenging. However, for anyone yearning for a richly layered, transformative narrative that pushes the boundaries of perception, this volume is an essential, unforgettable journey into the heart of wisdom.

📝 Description: The Three Halves of Ino Moxo: Teachings of the Wizard of the Upper Amazon (Original)

Award-winning Peruvian author Cesar Calvo takes us on a quest through the mysterious, dreamlike world of powerful Amazonian sorcerers.

📑 What's inside

  1. Three Halves of Ino Moxo
  2. Teachings of the Wizard of Upper Amazon
  3. Translator's Notes
  4. Prologue
  5. As a Preface, Ino Moxo Enumerates the Attributes of Air
  6. 1. The Visions
  7. 2. The Journey
  8. 3. Ino Moxo
  9. 4. The Awakening

💎 Expert review

“
💎
Esoterica Books editorial team
Occult literature desk
While Calvo’s vivid prose effectively conveys the surreal intensity of his odyssey, this book demands patience from its audience. It is not suitable for readers seeking straightforward plotlines or immediate, practical step-by-step magical instructions. Those expecting a conventional adventure novel may find the philosophical digressions and abstract descriptions of consciousness disorienting. Furthermore, skeptics who view shamanism strictly through a sociological lens might miss the emotional core of the narrative. However, for those willing to surrender to its dreamlike logic, it offers an unparalleled glimpse into the hidden architecture of the Amazonian spiritual landscape. It is a challenging but rewarding read for the dedicated esoteric student.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers drawn to the liminal spaces between myth and reality will find profound resonance in this text. It appeals specifically to those who seek authentic, first-person accounts of spiritual transformation rather than dry academic analysis. If you are fascinated by the concept of altered states as gateways to higher knowledge, or if you have followed the trail of other seekers into the Amazonian deep, this narrative offers a visceral connection to ancient wisdom. It is ideal for individuals interested in the intersection of Peruvian literary tradition and occult practice, providing a window into how reality bends under the weight of mystical experience. Those craving a story that challenges conventional perception while grounding itself in the rich soil of indigenous healing traditions will discover both intellectual stimulation and spiritual depth here.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —
⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5
★★★★★
If you are drawn to genuine accounts of shamanic initiation, seek to understand indigenous spiritual philosophies, or are exploring the transformative potential of altered states of consciousness, this book offers a singular and profound experience. Prepare for a journey beyond the ordinary.

Reader rating

4.6
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
E
Esoterica Books editorial team

While Calvo’s vivid prose effectively conveys the surreal intensity of his odyssey, this book demands patience from its audience. It is not suitable for readers seeking straightforward plotlines or immediate, practical step-by-step magical instructions. Those expecting a conventional adventure novel may find the philosophical digressions and abstract descriptions of consciousness disorienting. Furthermore, skeptics who view shamanism strictly through a sociological lens might miss the emotional core of the narrative. However, for those willing to surrender to its dreamlike logic, it offers an unparalleled glimpse into the hidden architecture of the Amazonian spiritual landscape. It is a challenging but rewarding read for the dedicated esoteric student.

❓ Frequently asked questions

While presented as a quest, Calvo's work masterfully blends autobiographical elements with dreamlike, symbolic narratives. It’s best approached as a deeply personal and spiritual journey, reflecting profound truths through a unique literary lens rather than a strict documentary.
The "sorcery" here refers to the traditional healing and spiritual practices of Amazonian shamans, often involving plant medicines like ayahuasca, dream interpretation, and energy manipulation for insight, healing, and and community well-being, not malevolent magic.

📖 Who should read this

If you are drawn to genuine accounts of shamanic initiation, seek to understand indigenous spiritual philosophies, or are exploring the transformative potential of altered states of consciousness, this book offers a singular and profound experience. Prepare for a journey beyond the ordinary.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Amazonian Shamanic Traditions

Delve deep into the intricate spiritual practices and belief systems of the Upper Amazon. This work provides an intimate look at the rituals, plant medicines, and cosmic understanding central to indigenous sorcery, revealing a worldview where spiritual and physical realities are inextricably linked.

Personal Transformation & Growth

The narrative charts a profound journey of self-discovery and inner evolution. Readers witness the protagonist's encounters with ancient wisdom that challenges conventional perceptions, fostering a path of personal and spiritual development through challenging experiences and revelations.

The Nature of Reality

Explore the fluid boundaries between waking life, dreams, and spiritual dimensions. Calvo’s account blurs the lines of perception, inviting contemplation on how indigenous shamans perceive and interact with a multi-layered reality, often through non-ordinary states of consciousness.

📜 Historical context

This work stands within a rich tradition of ethnographic and experiential narratives exploring indigenous spiritual practices, particularly those of the Amazon basin. It builds upon earlier accounts of plant medicine journeys and shamanic apprenticeships, offering a uniquely Peruvian literary perspective that bridges cultural understanding with profound personal revelation, distinguishing it from purely anthropological studies.

📚 Glossary

Shamanism
Ayahuasca
Ino Moxo

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. How might your perception of reality shift if you embraced the idea of a "dreamlike world" interwoven with daily life, as presented in the book?
  2. Consider a time you felt a deep connection to nature. How does this experience resonate with the Amazonian spiritual worldview described by Calvo?
  3. What "inner shadows" might you need to confront to achieve a deeper level of personal healing or spiritual insight?

🏛 Books from this publisher Inner Traditions International

All books from this publisher →
The Secret Society of Moses: The Mosaic Bloodline and a Conspiracy Spanning Three Millennia -18%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Barbiero, Flavio
The Secret Society of Moses: The Mosaic Bloodline and a Conspiracy Spanning Three Millennia
$26.95 $33.00
81
How the World Is Made: The Story of Creation According to Sacred Geometry
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
John Michell, Allan Brown
How the World Is Made: The Story of Creation According to Sacred Geometry
$40.00
86
The Elixir of Immortality: A Modern-Day Alchemist's Discovery of the Philosopher's Stone
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Cox, Robert E
The Elixir of Immortality: A Modern-Day Alchemist's Discovery of the Philosopher's Stone
$16.95
78
The Warrior Is Silent: Martial Arts and the Spiritual Path
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Shaw, Scott
The Warrior Is Silent: Martial Arts and the Spiritual Path
$16.95
86
Becoming Osiris: The Ancient Egyptian Death Experience (Original) -34%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Rossini, Stéphane
Becoming Osiris: The Ancient Egyptian Death Experience (Original)
$16.95 $26.00
86
Secretos Sexuales: La Alquimia del Extasis = Sexual Secrets Douglas, Nik
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Nik Douglas, Penny Slinger
Secretos Sexuales: La Alquimia del Extasis = Sexual Secrets Douglas, Nik
$26.95
86
Rumi's Four Essential Practices: Ecstatic Body, Awakened Soul
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Johnson, Will
Rumi's Four Essential Practices: Ecstatic Body, Awakened Soul
$14.95
86
Medicina Con Plantas Sagradas: La Sabiduría del Herbalismo de Los Aborígenes Norteamericanos Buhner, Stephen Harrod
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Stephen Harrod Buhner, Brooke Medicine Eagle
Medicina Con Plantas Sagradas: La Sabiduría del Herbalismo de Los Aborígenes Norteamericanos Buhner, Stephen Harrod
$19.99
86

You might also like

See more →
The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali: A New Translation and Commentary (Original)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Feuerstein, Georg
The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali: A New Translation and Commentary (Original)
$14.95
92
Yoga Spandakarika: The Sacred Texts at the Origins of Tantra -22%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Odier, Daniel
Yoga Spandakarika: The Sacred Texts at the Origins of Tantra
$16.95 $22.00
92
The Philosophy of Classical Yoga (Original) -28%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Feuerstein, Georg
The Philosophy of Classical Yoga (Original)
$14.95 $21.00
86
The Yoga of Spiritual Devotion: A Modern Translation of the Narada Bhakti Sutras
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Prakash, Prem
The Yoga of Spiritual Devotion: A Modern Translation of the Narada Bhakti Sutras
$14.95
86
Santeria Cubana: El Sendero de la Noche = Cuban Santeria Canizares, Raul J -51%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Canizares, Raul J
Santeria Cubana: El Sendero de la Noche = Cuban Santeria Canizares, Raul J
$14.95 $31.00
86
The Passionate Buddha: Wisdom on Intimacy and Enduring Love (Original)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Sachs, Robert
The Passionate Buddha: Wisdom on Intimacy and Enduring Love (Original)
$14.95
86
The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Nevit O Ergin, Will Johnson
The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication
$14.95
86
Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World -21%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Laszlo, Ervin
Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World
$14.95 $19.00
86
La Dieta del Sosiego: Comer Por Placer, Para Obtener Energía Y Para Adelgazar David, Marc
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
David, Marc
La Dieta del Sosiego: Comer Por Placer, Para Obtener Energía Y Para Adelgazar David, Marc
$14.95
86
Bendita Pena: Sanar a Través del Dolor Y La Pérdida Coryell, Deborah Morris -46%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Coryell, Deborah Morris
Bendita Pena: Sanar a Través del Dolor Y La Pérdida Coryell, Deborah Morris
$14.95 $28.00
86

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist