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The Shaman's Path to Freedom: A Toltec Wisdom Book
Humanity is in crisis.
War, poverty, environmental disasters, and more have brought the planet to a tipping point. In our personal lives, many of us carry deep-seated fear, resentment, anger, and even hatred for others and ourselves.
Since ancient times, Toltec shamans have taught that the root of all this discord can be found in the human mind and what they called its addiction to suffering . They have also taught that the time will come when we must choose to either break free from this addiction or pay the ultimate price.
According to Toltec Shaman don Jose Ruiz, that time is now, and the change that is needed can only come from within.
In The Shaman’s Path to Freedom , Ruiz will teach you how to find and claim your own personal freedom, one based on unconditional love for yourself and others, and in doing so break your mind’s addiction to suffering. By walking this path, you can live a life of peace and harmony within yourself, which is the most important thing you can do to bring about the change that is needed in the world.
Filled with Toltec practices for establishing personal freedom, The Shaman’s Path to Freedom is don Jose Ruiz’s most personal and radical book yet, guaranteed to thrill both new readers and longtime fans.
War, poverty, environmental disasters, and more have brought the planet to a tipping point. In our personal lives, many of us carry deep-seated fear, resentment, anger, and even hatred for others and ourselves.
Since ancient times, Toltec shamans have taught that the root of all this discord can be found in the human mind and what they called its addiction to suffering . They have also taught that the time will come when we must choose to either break free from this addiction or pay the ultimate price.
According to Toltec Shaman don Jose Ruiz, that time is now, and the change that is needed can only come from within.
In The Shaman’s Path to Freedom , Ruiz will teach you how to find and claim your own personal freedom, one based on unconditional love for yourself and others, and in doing so break your mind’s addiction to suffering. By walking this path, you can live a life of peace and harmony within yourself, which is the most important thing you can do to bring about the change that is needed in the world.
Filled with Toltec practices for establishing personal freedom, The Shaman’s Path to Freedom is don Jose Ruiz’s most personal and radical book yet, guaranteed to thrill both new readers and longtime fans.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2023
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Jose Ruiz
100 books59 followersDon Jose Ruiz, son of Miguel Ruiz and brother of Miguel Ruiz Jr, was born in Mexico but moved to the USA when he was 21.
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October 26, 2023
A nice small book. Filled with 10 chapters on self reflection and self help. It was a nice touch in reading some of the author's past experiences. This is a good book for anyone in recovery, or anyone that might feel lost.
February 27, 2024
SO GOOD! Satisfied the soul.
October 31, 2023
This book is a miracle. Having had the opportunity to study with Jose within various retreats, and apprenticeship programs, I was dubious about whether a book could truly capture the sheer magic of the man. Jose Ruiz in person is an open channel. Listening to him is like listening to great jazz - always unexpected and never quite the same.
How do you capture that in a book?
Well, apparently you write something so dense in wisdom and yet so light in terms of overall length (200 pages) that you can read it frequently throughout your life and yet always discover something unexpected.
His dad and author of The Four Agreements, Miguel Sr., talks about how that book is always different each time you read it because you are different each time you pick it up. This book is much the same.
I cannot recommend this read highly enough. If the word “Shaman” gives you any pause because of some of the New Age baggage it can carry don’t let that worry you. The author is, after all, the co-author of The Fifth Agreement whose central tenet is “be skeptical, but learn to listen.” Never fear, this book is as accessible as The Four Agreements and I believe will become a classic book of wisdom in its own right.
How do you capture that in a book?
Well, apparently you write something so dense in wisdom and yet so light in terms of overall length (200 pages) that you can read it frequently throughout your life and yet always discover something unexpected.
His dad and author of The Four Agreements, Miguel Sr., talks about how that book is always different each time you read it because you are different each time you pick it up. This book is much the same.
I cannot recommend this read highly enough. If the word “Shaman” gives you any pause because of some of the New Age baggage it can carry don’t let that worry you. The author is, after all, the co-author of The Fifth Agreement whose central tenet is “be skeptical, but learn to listen.” Never fear, this book is as accessible as The Four Agreements and I believe will become a classic book of wisdom in its own right.
February 15, 2025
The Shaman's Path to Freedom: A Toltec Wisdom Book is a transformative guide to self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Drawing on ancient Toltec wisdom, the book offers profound insights into breaking free from limiting beliefs and embracing true personal power.
The author’s clear and engaging writing makes complex spiritual concepts accessible, guiding readers toward inner liberation. With practical exercises and timeless wisdom, this book is inspiring and deeply empowering.
Perfect for seekers of personal growth and higher consciousness, it is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate freedom, awareness, and a deeper connection to life.
The author’s clear and engaging writing makes complex spiritual concepts accessible, guiding readers toward inner liberation. With practical exercises and timeless wisdom, this book is inspiring and deeply empowering.
Perfect for seekers of personal growth and higher consciousness, it is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate freedom, awareness, and a deeper connection to life.
October 7, 2023
A Wonderful Journey
I was half way through this book when a friend messaged me suggesting a book they thought I would like. It was The Four Agreements written by Don Jose Ruiz's Dad! A coincidence? I don't think so. I think many of us are waking up to the realisation that we can live lives free from suffering.
I was half way through this book when a friend messaged me suggesting a book they thought I would like. It was The Four Agreements written by Don Jose Ruiz's Dad! A coincidence? I don't think so. I think many of us are waking up to the realisation that we can live lives free from suffering.
October 12, 2025
Absolutely phenomenal Love-based material that really brings the core of shamanism, Love into the foreground. Highly relatable as don Jose is one of the new cycle shamans and, like myself, is into heavy metal, self-expression, giving Love to the shadows within ourselves. One book everyone should read to understand more about what is at the core of shamanism.
December 7, 2023
كتاب رائع لدون خوسيه رويز، ويشبه في محتواه ما تُناول في كتبه وكتب والده. الفرق الملموس هُنا بأنه يعرج في الحديث على حياته وتجاربه وظروفه الشخصية وانطلاقته في الحياة، كما يتناول مفهوم حب الذات من وجهة نظره الشخصية. جميل وملهم
February 20, 2025
A simple and short book.
What‘s it about?
In order to be free, you must give yourself permission to suffer (and other things too). It means, accepting life as it is, not trying to change what you cannot change.
Good message.
What‘s it about?
In order to be free, you must give yourself permission to suffer (and other things too). It means, accepting life as it is, not trying to change what you cannot change.
Good message.
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November 23, 2023
I really enjoyed this book! it's full of wisdom. I learned some stuff and took away notes and the exercises helped me.
April 2, 2024
Well, the exercises✨
June 9, 2024
3 1/2
June 25, 2024
reminders for the soul; great for shadow work practice
November 5, 2024
add this to your life tools
One of those that you read more than once, as we are changing and shifting and will learn something different in each lovely journey.
One of those that you read more than once, as we are changing and shifting and will learn something different in each lovely journey.
October 22, 2025
Life-Changing, powerful book
I took my time reading this one and loving the gems it shared on almost every page. All I can say is read it! After you do, you will never be the same.
I took my time reading this one and loving the gems it shared on almost every page. All I can say is read it! After you do, you will never be the same.
October 2, 2024
Underwhelmed.
October 1, 2024
I try to read a few self help books a year and saw this at the library and thought Id give it a shot. This is very much in the same vein as a buddhist/zen self help books and the philosophy and advise follows this so no real new information for me but it was presented in a bit of different light and its never a bad thing to see inights said in a different way.
I liked it. A good self help book for those inclined for this message.
I liked it. A good self help book for those inclined for this message.
November 5, 2025
'The Shaman's Path to Freedom' written by don José Ruiz
This is a book I've had for some time, re-reading and dipping in and out as needed. I like this author, he has some interesting and useful info and several practice exercises for working with and calming the mind, releasing trauma, etc, ancestral knowledge passed along by his family in the ancient Toltec traditions. Good traditional trainings!
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
This is a book I've had for some time, re-reading and dipping in and out as needed. I like this author, he has some interesting and useful info and several practice exercises for working with and calming the mind, releasing trauma, etc, ancestral knowledge passed along by his family in the ancient Toltec traditions. Good traditional trainings!
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
October 10, 2025
An incredible spiritual gem!!! There is so much knowledge in this book I think everyone should read it! It is something I will read time and time again and I know each time it will have a different profound meaning for my life.
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