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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... notice that in the outdoors, the hard-earned meditative qualities of peace and spaciousness arose quite effortlessly. Walking in a virgin redwood forest, I had no trouble feeling interconnected with life; the sense of oneness that ...
... notice that in the outdoors, the hard-earned meditative qualities of peace and spaciousness arose quite effortlessly. Walking in a virgin redwood forest, I had no trouble feeling interconnected with life; the sense of oneness that ...
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... notice the scent of bay trees and evening jasmine, or the warm moist air as it brushes against our face. Our eyes may be drawn to the play of sunlight dancing through a canopy of copper beech leaves. Our feet may feel the soft, moist ...
... notice the scent of bay trees and evening jasmine, or the warm moist air as it brushes against our face. Our eyes may be drawn to the play of sunlight dancing through a canopy of copper beech leaves. Our feet may feel the soft, moist ...
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... notice whether the breath is short or long, relaxed or tense, deep or shallow; observe how this changes over the duration of the meditation. Notice the movement of the chest and belly, expanding and contracting as the breath enters and ...
... notice whether the breath is short or long, relaxed or tense, deep or shallow; observe how this changes over the duration of the meditation. Notice the movement of the chest and belly, expanding and contracting as the breath enters and ...
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... notice how much the mind thinks. This is natural. Simply notice when you are thinking or have been lost in thoughts. Once you see this, take the attention from the thought and gently return to the experience of breathing. Sometimes you ...
... notice how much the mind thinks. This is natural. Simply notice when you are thinking or have been lost in thoughts. Once you see this, take the attention from the thought and gently return to the experience of breathing. Sometimes you ...
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... notice it. From this perspective, everything on this earth, from the spring rains that provide fresh drinking water to the warmth of the sun, is an open-hearted, generous offering. To wake up to this idea is to realize how abundant our ...
... notice it. From this perspective, everything on this earth, from the spring rains that provide fresh drinking water to the warmth of the sun, is an open-hearted, generous offering. To wake up to this idea is to realize how abundant our ...
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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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