Toltec spiritualist and neoshamanistic author who was named one of Watkins' 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in 2014. He has been called one of the most influential voices of the New Age movement.
He attended medical school and worked as a surgeon.
His 1997 book The Four Agreements was listed on the New York Times' bestseller list for more than seven years.
He is the son of José Ruiz and Sarita Vasquez.
His work has been compared to that of Carlos Castaneda.
