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Summary: Useful
Review: A useful book . I have seen the techniques in other places and other traditions , but some here are better explained. I do not however agree with the strict divisions between the types of qualities one can access, depending on what type of person one is. It reminded me somewhat of those personality tests. I believe one can have acess to all, though a person may chose to specialise in a particular metaphysical expression.Some of the philosphies underlying the techniques are lenghty and written with a great deal of 'authority' . Haing read Ken eagale feather , I can be more fluid in my approach to the truth of the whys of things . Certainly a useful addition to a toltec bookshelf , but it itsn't definitive by a long way .
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Summary: Self Importance
Review: Compared to the Dan Juan's teachings in the books of Carlos Castaneda, there is something bizarre about Theun Mares's books. Not that they aren't interesting, but, not to overlook the obvious, he does seem terribly full of himself and self-important. His mystifying self-myth is a hoot, to put it most politely. Then, I don't see how all that twaddle by Mme. Blavatsky got into his books unless her ghost also wanted to get into the act. That aside, some of the Toltec teachings are, in fact, in these books of Mares, and one can derive some benefit from reading them, as the information is arranged as a neat inventory. However, the non-inventory of Castaneda's books, I feel, is far more to the point. It was not meant to memorize all the Toltec material like a grocery list. Something smells peculiar about Mares: his books read somehow like neo-fascist "warrior" cult material. For true Toltec Technology, read Castaneda, Ken Eaglefeather, Florinda Donner-Grau and Taisha Abelar. Victor Sanchez has something very good to offer, and the two books attributed to the man called Tomas are also very good. To go one step further, of you are really interested in Toltec ways, it will also be to your advantage to study the Aztec calendar. There is profound wisdom therein. Also it is to your advantage to find out about Mexican Curanderismo. I will recommend a book called "The Woman Who Glows in the Dark" by Elena Avila. You can learn something very important in that book. Mares is a strange one; interesting but strange. Something is severly warped.
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Summary: Journey Into Mystery
Review: For many years I was enchanted by the Toltec world through the eyes of Carlos Castaneda. Then I discovered that there were more books on the subject by Ken Eagle Feather, Victor Sanchez and Florinda Donner. Still it wasn't until I discovered the works of Theun Mares that I began the process of feeling this as a Path with Heart and not as a romantic notion. This book changed my life and put everything Don Juan was trying to tell Castaneda into it's proper perspective. In my opinion this book is better than all of Castaneda's books combined for anyone who is seriously willing to tread the Warrior's Path. And if you are willing to dare upon this wonderful path of joy and freedom which is also a path of no return, then know that you are not alone, and if you look hard enough, you will find many great friends along this lonely path who share your passion and love for life. Dare to live my friends, Blaise Ryan
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Summary: Dare to live!
Review: For many years I was enchanted by the Toltec world through the eyes of Carlos Castaneda. Then I discovered that there were more books on the subject by Ken Eagle Feather, Victor Sanchez and Florinda Donner. Still it wasn't until I discovered the works of Theun Mares that I began the process of feeling this as a Path with Heart and not as a romantic notion. This book changed my life and put everything Don Juan was trying to tell Castaneda into it's proper perspective. In my opinion this book is better than all of Castaneda's books combined for anyone who is seriously willing to tread the Warrior's Path. And if you are willing to dare upon this wonderful path of joy and freedom which is also a path of no return, then know that you are not alone, and if you look hard enough, you will find many great friends along this lonely path who share your passion and love for life. Dare to live my friends, Blaise Ryan
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Summary: Journey Into Mystery
Review: From what I have learned so far, that part of humanity's ancient heritage called the Toltec Teachings is a wealth of knowledge so vast that a single lifetime is far too short a time to ever hope to grasp even the smallest fraction of it. Theun Mares, like Dr. Castaneda before him, has come forward to do his part in making sure that the teachings reach as wide an audience as possible.
I recommend Return of The Warriors to all those who seek freedom and knowledge and who find The Path With a Heart a path worth taking.
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Summary: Wow! A no nonsense approach to Toltequity.
Review: Great book. It knocked my socks off. I'm not just "window shopping" when it comes to Toltequity either. I'm a practitioner and it still blew me away. A vital book for any being on the warrior's path.
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Summary: Excellent, first rate book
Review: I very highly recommend this book (and its successors) to anyone seriously interested in the Toltec teachings. Not only does it further expand and enrich Don Juan's teachings, but it is obvious Mr. Mares knows what he is talking about (i.e., he's no fraud). The nearest thing to a Toltec textbook.
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Summary: A path worth taking.
Review: I was first introduced to Toltec knowledge in the early 1970's by the works of C. Castaneda. While I found his work intriguing and the information compelling, there were many questions left unanswered, and I was unable to find coherency in the teachings. Over the years, I returned to his work, and that of others, but was always left unsatisfied. That changed for me when I first began to read Return of the Warriors. FINALLY! I found a very clear, very well organized, very in depth study of a vast body of knowledge that has since become my way of life. Return of the Warriors provides a brief history of Toltec knowledge, and of its evolution to its current form. The book also begins to impart information to the reader in a structured manner that flows from one concept to another. Each concept fills in more of the total picture, and builds into a workable way of life. I am now into the third reading of the book, and I find that there is level upon level of knowledge here. Once you begin to practice the concepts the words take deeper meaning with each new reading. If you have been looking for a no-nonsense, practical system to aid you in finding meaning and purpose in your life, GET this book and USE it.
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Summary: A path worth taking.
Review: I was first introduced to Toltec knowledge in the early 1970's by the works of C. Castaneda. While I found his work intriguing and the information compelling, there were many questions left unanswered, and I was unable to find coherency in the teachings. Over the years, I returned to his work, and that of others, but was always left unsatisfied. That changed for me when I first began to read Return of the Warriors. FINALLY! I found a very clear, very well organized, very in depth study of a vast body of knowledge that has since become my way of life. Return of the Warriors provides a brief history of Toltec knowledge, and of its evolution to its current form. The book also begins to impart information to the reader in a structured manner that flows from one concept to another. Each concept fills in more of the total picture, and builds into a workable way of life. I am now into the third reading of the book, and I find that there is level upon level of knowledge here. Once you begin to practice the concepts the words take deeper meaning with each new reading. If you have been looking for a no-nonsense, practical system to aid you in finding meaning and purpose in your life, GET this book and USE it.
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Summary: I do prefer Castaneda
Review: I've read the first three books of mister Mares, and I must say, he really bored me to death! That I'm still alive is a true miracle. If mister Mares knew what he was talking about, one book with good examples would have been enough. I have the impression that mister Mares took some keywords from the books of Castaneda and made a nice story around it, creating the impression of knowledge. However, he missed the important one: hankypanky is only there for the need and greed for sensation . Crying eagles are not the real issue. You can read his books without any problems. But don't start believe in things because you believe that the one who wrote it, knows what he is "talking", like children believing in SantaClaus because they are told so (and because they like to believe in it).
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