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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... Innate Wholeness MEDITATION: Understanding Desire 128 131 134 136 140 143 147 149 153 156 160 162 165 168 173 176 181 183 186 189 193 196 200 204 208 Embracing the Changing Seasons MEDITATION: Letting Go of the Seasons.
... Innate Wholeness MEDITATION: Understanding Desire 128 131 134 136 140 143 147 149 153 156 160 162 165 168 173 176 181 183 186 189 193 196 200 204 208 Embracing the Changing Seasons MEDITATION: Letting Go of the Seasons.
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