Wisdom Hunter - Don Miguel Ruiz

Don Miguel Ruiz Biography

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 22:33:10 -0500

First Name:
Don

Last Name:
Ruiz

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Don Miguel Ruiz was born into a family of healers, and raised in rural Mexico by a curandera (healer) mother and a nagual (shaman) grandfather. Although the family anticipated that Ruiz would embrace their centuries-old legacy of healing and teaching, Ruiz chose to attend medical school and become a surgeon. However, a near-death experience in the early 70s changed his life. Stunned by this experience, he began an intensive practice of self-inquiry; devoting himself to the mastery of the ancient ancestral wisdom. Ruiz, a nagual from the Eagle Knight lineage, is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of the teachings of the ancient Toltec. For more than a decade, he has worked to impart this wisdom to his students through book and audio publications, workshops, and journeys to sacred sites around the world.

The Voice of Knowledge

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 14:07:01 -0400

Book Title:
The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace

Author Last Name:
Ruiz

Author First Name:
Don Miguel

Publisher:
Amber-Allen Publishing

Year Published:
2004

ISBN:
1878424548

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In The Voice of Knowledge, Toltec master Don Miguel Ruiz elaborates on the ideas presented in his bestselling book The Four Agreements, and shows readers how to end emotional suffering.

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Tags: life self authenticity ending emotional suffering perception story change

The Four Agreements

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:53:45 -0500

Book Title:
The Four Agreements

Author Last Name:
Miguel Ruiz

Author First Name:
Don

Publisher:
Amber-Allen Publishing

Year Published:
1997

ISBN:
1878424319

Book Review:

This is one of those rare books that is destined to be a perennial best-seller. In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting agreements that rob people of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom (the ancient wisdom tradition of Mexico and a way of life based on the unity of science and spirit), this extraordinary book offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform anyone’s life to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. These agreements are deceptively simple: Be impeccable with your word (speak with integrity; say only what you mean); Don’t take anything personally (nothing others do is because of you); Don’t make assumptions (find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want); Always do your best (and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret). A brilliant recipe for living with freedom.

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The Mastery of Love

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:54:09 -0500

Book Title:
The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship

Author Last Name:
Miguel Ruiz

Author First Name:
Don

Publisher:
Amber-Allen Publishing

Year Published:
1999

ISBN:
1878424424

Book Review:

In a refreshingly honest investigation of the true nature of love, Don Miguel Ruiz brings to light the commonly held fallacies and misplaced expectations about love that permeate most relationships. In the tradition of Carlos Castaneda, he uses inspirational stories to impart the wisdom of three fundamental Toltec masteries (Awareness, Transformation, and Love). The themes explored include the Toltec wisdom of the heart, the track of love, and the war of control. From the Toltec perspective, everything is made of love. Love is life itself. When we master love, we align with the Spirit of Life passing through us. Then every action we take is an expression of love that can only produce happiness. In this essential handbook on authentic love, Ruiz beautifully distills the core Toltec wisdom on human relationships, as well as simple and powerful techniques for integrating this awareness into daily life.

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Tags: transformation love happiness awareness