Supertom- People I know often choose to read Castaneda books chronologically (either from the earliest date of publication to the most recent or, working backwards). Other people are introduced to one book in the middle and go forward from there. Being systematic has advantages.
NickW-Personally, I don't view Castaneda's works as fiction. Of course, opinions will vary. You may find that your interpretation of books evolves with your level of self-understanding.
Mato-I find it intriguing how religions can be seen as dogmas. Texts like the Bible and religious institutions they represent demand an unquestioned reverence for an external authority. If you take the stance that God is within and sense a connection to the Divine, then religion as it has been cut and pasted by certain humans for self-interest becomes unnecessary. Authorities may feel threatened by the perception of the truth where it is understood as the idea that each of us is responsible for our own behavior and the realisation of our own divinity. We choose to grow or not.
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