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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... Space Itself MEDITATION: Opening into Expansiveness Attuning to the Song of the Land MEDITATION: Developing Intimacy with a Favorite Place Resting at Peace in the World MEDITATION: Tapping into Abundant Peace Glimpsing the Sky Through a ...
... Space Itself MEDITATION: Opening into Expansiveness Attuning to the Song of the Land MEDITATION: Developing Intimacy with a Favorite Place Resting at Peace in the World MEDITATION: Tapping into Abundant Peace Glimpsing the Sky Through a ...
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... space and clarity, allowing our bodies to relax and our hearts to feel more at ease. Putting ourselves in the midst of something greater than our personal dramas, difficulties, and pain—as we do when we walk in the open plains, hike in ...
... space and clarity, allowing our bodies to relax and our hearts to feel more at ease. Putting ourselves in the midst of something greater than our personal dramas, difficulties, and pain—as we do when we walk in the open plains, hike in ...
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... space and openness, lifting us out of our narrow selves. Similarly, gazing up at the vast night sky helps us see our problems and concerns with greater context and perspective. The natural world communicates its profound message: things ...
... space and openness, lifting us out of our narrow selves. Similarly, gazing up at the vast night sky helps us see our problems and concerns with greater context and perspective. The natural world communicates its profound message: things ...
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... space out. And remember, this is a training. It's like learning any art form— it takes time, practice, and more practice! If you notice that your breath is controlled when you meditate, which is a common phenomenon, see if there is a ...
... space out. And remember, this is a training. It's like learning any art form— it takes time, practice, and more practice! If you notice that your breath is controlled when you meditate, which is a common phenomenon, see if there is a ...
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... space your physical body occupies to a space as vast as you can see or imagine. Notice how the small sense 23 AWAKENING TO NATURE.
... space your physical body occupies to a space as vast as you can see or imagine. Notice how the small sense 23 AWAKENING TO NATURE.
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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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