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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... meditation practice since 1982, primarily within the Insight meditation/Vipassana tradition, with influences of Advaita Vedanta and Dzogchen teachings. He's led Insight Meditation retreats since 1997, both at Spirit Rock Meditation ...
... meditation practice since 1982, primarily within the Insight meditation/Vipassana tradition, with influences of Advaita Vedanta and Dzogchen teachings. He's led Insight Meditation retreats since 1997, both at Spirit Rock Meditation ...
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... MEDITATION: Mindfulness of Breathing 6 Opening Our Hearts 9 MEDITATION: Cultivating Loving Kindness Becoming an Engaged Participant MEDITATION: Moving Beyond Observation into Participation Dissolving into the Sky MEDITATION: Cultivating ...
... MEDITATION: Mindfulness of Breathing 6 Opening Our Hearts 9 MEDITATION: Cultivating Loving Kindness Becoming an Engaged Participant MEDITATION: Moving Beyond Observation into Participation Dissolving into the Sky MEDITATION: Cultivating ...
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... MEDITATION: Meandering with Awareness Practicing the Art of Stopping MEDITATION: Taking a Sensory Break Remembering Our Place in Life's Matrix MEDITATION: Reflecting on the Source Finding Unity in Diversity MEDITATION: Finding the ...
... MEDITATION: Meandering with Awareness Practicing the Art of Stopping MEDITATION: Taking a Sensory Break Remembering Our Place in Life's Matrix MEDITATION: Reflecting on the Source Finding Unity in Diversity MEDITATION: Finding the ...
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... MEDITATION: Paying Bare Attention Feeling the Pain Within MEDITATION: Skillfully Working with Painful Emotions Cutting Fear at Its Root MEDITATION: Taming Our Fears Deepening Into Silence MEDITATION: Taking A Day of Silence Accepting ...
... MEDITATION: Paying Bare Attention Feeling the Pain Within MEDITATION: Skillfully Working with Painful Emotions Cutting Fear at Its Root MEDITATION: Taming Our Fears Deepening Into Silence MEDITATION: Taking A Day of Silence Accepting ...
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... MEDITATION: Letting Go of the Seasons 213 Weathering the Storms of Life MEDITATION: Facing Personal Storms Remembering Death MEDITATION: Turning Toward Death Opening to Sacred Mysteries MEDITATION: Contemplating Mystery Selected ...
... MEDITATION: Letting Go of the Seasons 213 Weathering the Storms of Life MEDITATION: Facing Personal Storms Remembering Death MEDITATION: Turning Toward Death Opening to Sacred Mysteries MEDITATION: Contemplating Mystery Selected ...
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