06-14-2012, 12:00 AM
Gonzo wrote:
songbird wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Do you think we are the only life forms on the planet who have doubles?
Great Question G, what doyou think?
I think in regard the notion of the double, that I'll rely solely upon don Juan's definition and discussions thereof, since I'm unaware of any other source for a definition. If I do that, then I'm fairly certain don Juan said nothing about any other life form creating or maintaining what he called "the double".
Descriptions of the double exist in virtually all spiritual traditions, in one way or another, and can be found in virtually all branches of shamanism in particular. Don Juan didn't hold the patent. In fact, Castaneda got a lot of it incorrect - so don't be too quick to rely on his definitions alone.
songbird wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Do you think we are the only life forms on the planet who have doubles?
Great Question G, what doyou think?
I think in regard the notion of the double, that I'll rely solely upon don Juan's definition and discussions thereof, since I'm unaware of any other source for a definition. If I do that, then I'm fairly certain don Juan said nothing about any other life form creating or maintaining what he called "the double".
Descriptions of the double exist in virtually all spiritual traditions, in one way or another, and can be found in virtually all branches of shamanism in particular. Don Juan didn't hold the patent. In fact, Castaneda got a lot of it incorrect - so don't be too quick to rely on his definitions alone.