Carlos Castaneda Reading Order
3 series · 46 books · Born 1925
Carlos Castaneda was a prolific American writer known for his exploration of shamanism and indigenous practices through a unique narrative style. Over his career, he authored 46 books across three series, including the influential The Teachings of Don Juan, Arkana S., and various anthologies. Active from 1950 to 2003, his works have captivated millions and remain significant in the realm of spiritual literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1974–2003)
Start with Voices and Visions and read in order.
Arkana S. Series
Complete32 books (1950–2002)
Start with Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson(By: G.I. Gurdjieff), the first of 32 books in the Arkana S. series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson(By: G.I. Gurdjieff) 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Religions, Values, and Peak-Experiences(By: Abraham H. Maslow) 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Tales of the Dervishes(By: Idries Shah) 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin(By: Idries Shah) 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Farther Reaches of Human Nature(By: Abraham H. Maslow,Henry Geiger,Bertha G. Maslow) 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Depression and the Body(By: Alexander Lowen) 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Bioenergetics(By: Alexander Lowen) 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu(By: Wataru Ohashi) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Golf in the Kingdom(By: Michael Murphy) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Tao of Love and Sex(By: Jolan Chang) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Be As You Are(By: Ramana Maharshi,David Godman) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Magus of Strovolos(By: Kyriacos C. Markides) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Art and Soul(By: Audrey Flack) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Interior Design with Feng Shui(By: Sarah Rossbach,Lin Yun) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  I Ching(By: Anonymous,John Blofeld) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Reading the Body(By: Tom Monte,Wataru Ohashi) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Life of Milarepa(By: Tsangnyön Heruka,Lobsang P. Lhalungpa) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Myth of the Goddess(By: Jules Cashford,Anne Baring) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Sorcerer's Crossing(With: Taisha Abelar) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Zen and the Art of Making a Living(By: Laurence G. Boldt) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Ritual(By: Malidoma Patrice Somé) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Of Water and the Spirit(By: Malidoma Patrice Somé) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Zen Soup(By: Laurence G. Boldt) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Alphabet Versus the Goddess(By: Leonard Shlain) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Dragon In The Land Of Snows(By: Tsering Shakya) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | One Continuous Mistake(By: Gail Sher) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Gift(By: Daniel Ladinsky) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | The Tao of Abundance(By: Laurence G. Boldt) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Bone(By: Marion Woodman) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Tripping(By: Terence McKenna,Charles Hayes) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | The Changing Faces of Jesus(By: Géza Vermes) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Being Black(By: Angel Kyodo Williams) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Teachings of Don Juan Series
Complete12 books (1968–1999)
Start with The Teachings of Don Juan, the first of 12 books in the The Teachings of Don Juan series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Teachings of Don Juan 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Separate Reality 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Journey to Ixtlan 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Tales of Power 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Second Ring of Power 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Eagle's Gift 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fire from Within 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Power of Silence 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Art of Dreaming 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Magical Passes 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Wheel of Time 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Active Side of Infinity 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carlos Castaneda written?
- Carlos Castaneda has written 46 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1950 to 2003.
- What is the first book in each Carlos Castaneda series?
- Here are the first books in Carlos Castaneda's series: Anthologies: Voices and Visions; Arkana S.: Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson(By: G.I. Gurdjieff); The Teachings of Don Juan: The Teachings of Don Juan.
- What order should I read Carlos Castaneda's books?
- We recommend reading Carlos Castaneda's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Carlos Castaneda's series complete?
- Carlos Castaneda has 3 completed series.