Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery“Nature deficit disorder” has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hypermodern world. In Awake in the Wild, Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning to the Natural World, Reflecting the Rhythms of Nature, Walking with Compassion, Releasing the Inner Noise, Freeing the Animal Within, Coming into the Peace of Wild Things, Weathering the Storms of Life, and more. Incorporating anecdotes from the author’s many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, the book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation through experiencing nature; embody nature’s peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations. |
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... Buddha's ardent spiritual search took place outdoors in the plains and forests of northern India and culminated in his enlightenment under a grove of Bodhi trees. He then spent the next forty-five years teaching and meditating in the ...
... Buddha's ardent spiritual search took place outdoors in the plains and forests of northern India and culminated in his enlightenment under a grove of Bodhi trees. He then spent the next forty-five years teaching and meditating in the ...
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... Buddha, took to the hills, forests, and mountain caves to practice in solitude, with only the elements, the plant life, and the birds and animals for company. Discovering the transformational power of meditating in the outdoors led me ...
... Buddha, took to the hills, forests, and mountain caves to practice in solitude, with only the elements, the plant life, and the birds and animals for company. Discovering the transformational power of meditating in the outdoors led me ...
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... Buddha. —Achaan Chah, A Still Forest Pool. Some. time ago, I had the pleasure of listening to renowned wildlife researcher Jane Goodall in conversation with the Mestizo Indian people from the Peruvian rainforest. Knowing how close they ...
... Buddha. —Achaan Chah, A Still Forest Pool. Some. time ago, I had the pleasure of listening to renowned wildlife researcher Jane Goodall in conversation with the Mestizo Indian people from the Peruvian rainforest. Knowing how close they ...
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... Buddha, The Dhammapada. Soon. after the Buddha's enlightenment, a young man impressed by the Buddha's radiance and presence asked him inquisitively, “Who are you? Are you a god?” The Buddha simply replied, “No.” The young man then asked ...
... Buddha, The Dhammapada. Soon. after the Buddha's enlightenment, a young man impressed by the Buddha's radiance and presence asked him inquisitively, “Who are you? Are you a god?” The Buddha simply replied, “No.” The young man then asked ...
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