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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... of the ground under my feet, not yet warmed by the morning sun. I opened to the rich tapestry of what it means to be outside, intimate with the elements. Instead of viewing nature as a passing scene in 2 AWAKE IN THE WILD.
... of the ground under my feet, not yet warmed by the morning sun. I opened to the rich tapestry of what it means to be outside, intimate with the elements. Instead of viewing nature as a passing scene in 2 AWAKE IN THE WILD.
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... ground underneath. Whatever the stimulus, nature invites us to wake up to this extraordinary world in which we live. Buddhist practice offers the same invitation. We have an innate capacity for being aware. However, for most of us, our ...
... ground underneath. Whatever the stimulus, nature invites us to wake up to this extraordinary world in which we live. Buddhist practice offers the same invitation. We have an innate capacity for being aware. However, for most of us, our ...
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... ground on a cushion or a rolledup piece of clothing, or on a log or smooth rock. Assume a posture that is relaxed and comfortable; your breath can flow easily when you sit upright with your back relatively straight yet relaxed. Try to ...
... ground on a cushion or a rolledup piece of clothing, or on a log or smooth rock. Assume a posture that is relaxed and comfortable; your breath can flow easily when you sit upright with your back relatively straight yet relaxed. Try to ...
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... ground beneath you. Feel the weight of your body through your feet and toes, and feel the different places of pressure and density on the soles of your feet. Notice if the ground is cool, damp, hard, or yielding. Let your feet sink into ...
... ground beneath you. Feel the weight of your body through your feet and toes, and feel the different places of pressure and density on the soles of your feet. Notice if the ground is cool, damp, hard, or yielding. Let your feet sink into ...
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... ground and the trees and plant life around you. Do a few minutes of slow mindful walking, feeling the sensations in your body and in your feet. While you want to make sure you are grounded before safely moving on in your day, also see ...
... ground and the trees and plant life around you. Do a few minutes of slow mindful walking, feeling the sensations in your body and in your feet. While you want to make sure you are grounded before safely moving on in your day, also see ...
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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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