Awake in the WildRecommendations

In our hypermodern environment, "nature deficit disorder" has become a more difficult condition to solve. Mark Coleman demonstrates how to overcome this prevalent affliction by reconnecting with nature via Buddhism in his book Awake in the Wild. Each short (two to three page) chapter contains a concrete nature meditation on a variety of topics, including 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. The book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature by incorporating anecdotes from the author's many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself. It encourages readers to 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.