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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... Experiencing the Freshness of Every Moment MEDITATION: Developing Nonconceptual Awareness xv xvii 12 15 18 21 23 25 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 46 48 51 53 55 57 PART II: UNITING INNER AND OUTER WILDERNESS 61 Reflecting the.
... Experiencing the Freshness of Every Moment MEDITATION: Developing Nonconceptual Awareness xv xvii 12 15 18 21 23 25 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 46 48 51 53 55 57 PART II: UNITING INNER AND OUTER WILDERNESS 61 Reflecting the.
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... moment, every breath. It helps us to discover our place in the scheme of things and, perhaps, to realize we are already whole. Intimacy with nature can both heal us and teach us to be in harmony and at peace with ourselves and the world ...
... moment, every breath. It helps us to discover our place in the scheme of things and, perhaps, to realize we are already whole. Intimacy with nature can both heal us and teach us to be in harmony and at peace with ourselves and the world ...
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... moments, and I have a strong sense of the natural order of things, that everything is just as it should be. It is because of moments like these that I began to understand why so many meditators, including the Buddha, took to the hills ...
... moments, and I have a strong sense of the natural order of things, that everything is just as it should be. It is because of moments like these that I began to understand why so many meditators, including the Buddha, took to the hills ...
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... moment. My own meditative journey into nature has been a rich and rewarding one that has enhanced both my meditative practice and enriched my relationship with the natural world. Meditating in nature has, for me, been transformational ...
... moment. My own meditative journey into nature has been a rich and rewarding one that has enhanced both my meditative practice and enriched my relationship with the natural world. Meditating in nature has, for me, been transformational ...
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... moments of beauty and pleasure on his drive—crossing over a beautiful bay, seeing the aquamarine water sparkle and the misty fog roll in from the ocean. He traded in his old car for one that allowed him to take the top down and see vast ...
... moments of beauty and pleasure on his drive—crossing over a beautiful bay, seeing the aquamarine water sparkle and the misty fog roll in from the ocean. He traded in his old car for one that allowed him to take the top down and see vast ...
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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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