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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... touching a quality of freedom when they walk in the mountains, sail in the vast oceans, take time in solitude in the open desert, or simply spend time in the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. In The Practice ...
... touching a quality of freedom when they walk in the mountains, sail in the vast oceans, take time in solitude in the open desert, or simply spend time in the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. In The Practice ...
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... touch the firm 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 ...
... touch the firm 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 ...
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... touching us in some way. We are always in relationship; we just rarely 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 ...
... touching us in some way. We are always in relationship; we just rarely 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 ...
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... touch. Experience it with all your senses. Pay attention to your body and heart while doing this, and notice if you feel warmth, care, attraction, or love. Notice which bodily sensations accompany those feelings. You might also imagine ...
... touch. Experience it with all your senses. Pay attention to your body and heart while doing this, and notice if you feel warmth, care, attraction, or love. Notice which bodily sensations accompany those feelings. You might also imagine ...
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... touch of grace as delicate as a spider's thread.” We all have the possibility to be touched by nature in these various ways once we shift our attitude to one of receptivity and reverence for the natural world. When we appreciate and are ...
... touch of grace as delicate as a spider's thread.” We all have the possibility to be touched by nature in these various ways once we shift our attitude to one of receptivity and reverence for the natural world. When we appreciate and are ...
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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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