Don Miguel Ruiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Don Miguel Ruiz
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Don Miguel Ruiz, 2011
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| Born | August 27, 1952 Mexico |
| Pen name | Don Miguel Ruiz |
| Genre | Personal growth, self help |
| Subject | Motivational |
| Notable works | The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love, The Voice of Knowledge, The Fifth Agreement |
Miguel Ángel Ruiz Macías (born August 27, 1952), known as Don Miguel Ruiz, is an author from Mexico. He writes books about spiritual ideas. His teachings are based on ancient Toltec wisdom. He also writes about a modern form of shamanism.
Many people who follow the New Thought movement enjoy his work. This movement focuses on old teachings to help people find spiritual understanding. Don Miguel Ruiz was listed as one of the 100 most spiritually influential living people in 2018.
About Don Miguel Ruiz
Don Miguel Ruiz was born in a small town in Mexico. He was the youngest of 13 children in his family. He went to medical school and became a surgeon.
Later, he chose a different path. He became a teacher of ancient Toltec wisdom. This wisdom comes from an old Mexican culture. He shares ideas about how to live a happier and more peaceful life.
His Famous Books
His most famous book is The Four Agreements. It was published in 1997. This book became a huge success. It stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for over ten years!
He has written other popular books too. These include The Mastery of Love and The Voice of Knowledge. He also wrote The Fifth Agreement with his son, Don José. His book The Toltec Art of Life and Death was published in late 2015.
Main Works
Don Miguel Ruiz has written several books that share his wisdom. Here are some of his well-known titles:
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, published in 1997.
- The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship, published in 1999.
- The Four Agreements Companion Book: Using The Four Agreements to Master the Dream of Your Life, published in 2000.
- The Circle of Fire, published in 2001.
- The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide To Inner Peace, published in 2004.
- The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery, published in 2010.
- The Toltec Art of Life and Death: A Story of Discovery, published in 2015.
- The Three Questions, published in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Ángel Ruiz Macías para niños
