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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... close they live to the land, Jane asked the Mestizo Indians how they distinguish between healing and poisonous herbal plants. The Mestizo Indians looked somewhat perplexed and answered that they listen to the plants in order to sense ...
... close they live to the land, Jane asked the Mestizo Indians how they distinguish between healing and poisonous herbal plants. The Mestizo Indians looked somewhat perplexed and answered that they listen to the plants in order to sense ...
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... Close your eyes and bring your attention into your body. Sense the posture of your body and feel the sensations where the body touches the earth. Sit with as much ease as possible, relaxing your shoulders, belly, eyes, and jaw. Breathe ...
... Close your eyes and bring your attention into your body. Sense the posture of your body and feel the sensations where the body touches the earth. Sit with as much ease as possible, relaxing your shoulders, belly, eyes, and jaw. Breathe ...
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... close enough for us to look into their deep brown eyes and see their moist black noses. We watched as the mother tenderly licked and groomed her fawn's brown, furry neck and head. Tentative yet relaxed, they lounged in our company ...
... close enough for us to look into their deep brown eyes and see their moist black noses. We watched as the mother tenderly licked and groomed her fawn's brown, furry neck and head. Tentative yet relaxed, they lounged in our company ...
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... close your eyes for a few minutes and simply pay attention to your breath. Pay attention to the sensations of your body touching the earth. When you reopen your eyes to the sky, maintain a gentle connection with your breath and body ...
... close your eyes for a few minutes and simply pay attention to your breath. Pay attention to the sensations of your body touching the earth. When you reopen your eyes to the sky, maintain a gentle connection with your breath and body ...
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... close attention to every detail, as if this were the first time you were seeing a tree. Take as long as needed, realizing that you will probably feel compelled to move on long before you have fully become acquainted with the tree ...
... close attention to every detail, as if this were the first time you were seeing a tree. Take as long as needed, realizing that you will probably feel compelled to move on long before you have fully become acquainted with the tree ...
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Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman Limited preview - 2010 |
Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-discovery Mark Coleman Limited preview - 2006 |
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