Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-DiscoveryNew World Library, 18/10/2010 - 264 páginas “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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... sitting under the trees in deep forests, trekking up high mountains, kayaking in the open ocean, or strolling through sunny meadows. Being in nature helps to calm the everyday thinking mind, with its restless concerns and perennial ...
... sitting under the trees in deep forests, trekking up high mountains, kayaking in the open ocean, or strolling through sunny meadows. Being in nature helps to calm the everyday thinking mind, with its restless concerns and perennial ...
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... sit upright with your back relatively straight yet relaxed. Try to find a sitting position in which you can be comfortable for twenty to thirty minutes without much movement. As you take your seat, notice what you are attentive to in ...
... sit upright with your back relatively straight yet relaxed. Try to find a sitting position in which you can be comfortable for twenty to thirty minutes without much movement. As you take your seat, notice what you are attentive to in ...
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... sitting. The practice becomes one of returning again and again to the present moment, each time you 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 ...
... sitting. The practice becomes one of returning again and again to the present moment, each time you 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 ...
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... sitting in silent meditation in the meadow, a deer with her young fawn would walk slowly by. Because we were sitting so still, the animals would come close enough for us to look into their deep brown eyes and see their moist black noses ...
... sitting in silent meditation in the meadow, a deer with her young fawn would walk slowly by. Because we were sitting so still, the animals would come close enough for us to look into their deep brown eyes and see their moist black noses ...
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... sit and open your awareness to sounds, letting your mind expand to the furthest sound, so your attention is receptive and open.You don't need to search for sounds; simply receive what comes and observe what happens when you open ...
... sit and open your awareness to sounds, letting your mind expand to the furthest sound, so your attention is receptive and open.You don't need to search for sounds; simply receive what comes and observe what happens when you open ...
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Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman Pré-visualização limitada - 2010 |
Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-discovery Mark Coleman Pré-visualização limitada - 2006 |
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