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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... Environmental Defense Paper Calculator). For more information on the Green Press Initiative, visit http://www.greenpressinitiative.org. PUBLISHER CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Coleman, Mark. Awake in the wild: mindfulness in nature as ...
... Environmental Defense Paper Calculator). For more information on the Green Press Initiative, visit http://www.greenpressinitiative.org. PUBLISHER CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Coleman, Mark. Awake in the wild: mindfulness in nature as ...
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... environmental leaders. Mark has a mindfulness-based counseling practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he integrates his studies of psychotherapy and meditative work. He is currently developing a wilderness counseling program and ...
... environmental leaders. Mark has a mindfulness-based counseling practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he integrates his studies of psychotherapy and meditative work. He is currently developing a wilderness counseling program and ...
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... environment, lost in our thoughts, planning our next novel or vacation, absorbed in endless conversation, or worrying about what lies ahead. In order to awaken to nature, we must also get out of our homes, offices, and cars. I have ...
... environment, lost in our thoughts, planning our next novel or vacation, absorbed in endless conversation, or worrying about what lies ahead. In order to awaken to nature, we must also get out of our homes, offices, and cars. I have ...
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... in the forest. His life demonstrates how nature is a perfect place to cultivate this awakened quality of mind. It is impossible for an animal to survive in the wild without developing a keen awareness of its environment. Animals need to 4.
... in the forest. His life demonstrates how nature is a perfect place to cultivate this awakened quality of mind. It is impossible for an animal to survive in the wild without developing a keen awareness of its environment. Animals need to 4.
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... environment. Animals need to look out for danger, sources of food and water, and mating partners. Watch how a coyote stalks through tall grassy meadows alert to every movement in the undergrowth. Observe how a white-tailed deer ...
... environment. Animals need to look out for danger, sources of food and water, and mating partners. Watch how a coyote stalks through tall grassy meadows alert to every movement in the undergrowth. Observe how a white-tailed deer ...
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Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman Limited preview - 2010 |
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