September 2018
This retreat reveals the stillness and clarity that arises from meditation practice in the zendo to the serenity and natural wisdom that comes from meditation outdoors in the many lovely surrounding areas of Upaya.
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Through various Buddhist and nature meditation practices, the quality of mindfulness meditation will support us being awake to our direct experience. We will explore the natural joy and well-being that arises in nature, the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape, and how nature evokes the beautiful qualities of peace, wonder, and love.
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On this silent retreat we will meditate outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery at Vallecitos Mountain Ranch. Whether it is during sunset meditations, listening to the soothing sounds of the river, or sitting graced in the stillness of the aspen trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature.
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Applications due for this workshop today! Nature offers herself as a metaphor that teaches us about resilience, adaptability and transformation. Through that connection we can discover ourselves as part of nature and sense our capacity to grow, change, and go through many seasons of blossoming.
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with Mark Coleman Come get away from winter cold and attend a silent mindfulness retreat in the pristine wilderness of the Sea of Cortez. This is the 10th year that Mark Coleman has led this silent kayaking meditation retreat. The retreat will be mostly in silence to support the meditative process, and there will be several periods of meditation daily as well as time for discussion, talks on the themes of meditation in nature, talking circles and opportunities for one to one work with the Mark Coleman. There will also be free time to swim, snorkel and enjoy this spectacular setting.
Find out moreNature offers herself as a metaphor that teaches us about resilience, adaptability and transformation. Through that connection we can discover ourselves as part of nature and sense our capacity to grow, change, and go through many seasons of blossoming.
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5/3/19: Through various nature-based meditations, we will explore the natural joy and insight that arises in nature, sense the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape, and discover how nature evokes the beautiful qualities of peace, wonder, and love.
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During the retreat, we will learn traditional Buddhist meditation practices, and complimentary techniques that help deepen our relationship to ourselves, the earth, and awaken our receptivity to nature as our teacher. We will explore how mindfulness practice is profoundly supported by the teachings of nature as we sit and walk outdoors. This deepening awareness opens us to profound experiences of interconnectedness, insight, and love.
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This retreat will be spent meditating outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery here at Vallecitos Mountain Ranch. Whether it is during sunset meditations, listening to the soothing sounds of the river, or sitting graced in the stillness of the aspen trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature.
Find out moreAugust 2019
During the retreat, we will learn traditional Buddhist meditation practices, and complimentary techniques that help deepen our relationship to ourselves, the earth, and awaken our receptivity to nature as our teacher. We will explore how mindfulness practice is profoundly supported by the teachings of nature as we sit and walk outdoors. This deepening awareness opens us to profound experiences of interconnectedness, insight, and love.
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Have you been contemplating joining Mark Coleman'S Awake in the Wild Teacher Training program? But are not quite sure if it is for you? Then please join Mark for this free Zoom online meeting where he will discuss the training and answer your questions.
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During the daylong retreat, we will learn traditional Buddhist meditation practices, and complimentary techniques that help deepen our relationship to ourselves, the earth, and awaken our receptivity to nature as our teacher.
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Climate anxiety--from the news, coping with the immediate trauma of a natural disaster, or fearing for a warming planet--is undermining our health and well-being. So what’s the solution to preventing stress, fear, and helplessness from taking a toll on your well-being? Join Mark Coleman and Climate One host Greg Dalton for an in-depth, in-person conversation about how we face the reality of climate change.
Find out moreOn this retreat we will meditate outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery at Vallecitos Mountain Ranch. Whether it is during sunset meditations, listening to the soothing sounds of the river, or sitting graced in the stillness of the aspen trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature.
Find out moreOctober 2019
The Buddha stated that awareness is an essential factor for liberation and peace. In this meditation retreat, we will explore this innate quality of awareness: what it is, how to recognize it, and how to cultivate it. We will inquire into what interferes with stabilizing in awareness both in meditation and in daily activity.
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with Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck Following ancient traditions on this winter solstice, we will take this poignant time to retreat, slow down, and enter stillness, silence, and inner exploration.
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This retreat will be spent meditating outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery of southern Baja at Tsegyalgar West. Whether it is during sunset meditations, listening to the soothing sounds of the springs in the arroyos (sculpted river beds), or sitting graced in the stillness of the ancient white fig trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature.
Find out moreMarch 2020
Come get away from winter cold and attend a silent kayaking mindfulness retreat in the pristine wilderness of the Sea of Cortez. The retreat will be mostly in silence to support the meditative process, and there will be several periods of meditation daily as well as time for discussion, talks on the themes of meditation in nature, talking circles and opportunities for one to one work with the Mark Coleman. There will also be free time to swim, snorkel and enjoy this spectacular setting.
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These week day one-hour online meditations will be a support for all those who like to be in nature and feel the support of the natural world for our practice and to help calm and relax our body, mind and heart.
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On this retreat you could be meditating in your garden, on your deck or in a safe space in nature (practicing social distancing). You can practice nature meditation anywhere, even at home while looking out a window at skies and clouds, or listening to birdsong.
Find out moreMay 2020
You could be meditating in your garden, on your deck or in a safe space in nature (practicing social distancing). You can practice nature meditation anywhere, even at home while looking out a window at skies and clouds, or listening to birdsong. As we practice alone, but together, we will explore potent nature practices that open the heart and mind to impermanence, interdependence, and letting go.
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Awareness is inherent to the nature of our own minds and is the doorway to understanding and insight. In Buddhism, it’s the foundation for wisdom, compassion, and awakening. In this day retreat, we will explore this innate quality of awareness and how to cultivate and abide in an awake presence. We will investigate how mindfulness supports a depth of awareness through various meditation practices and look at various obstacles that obscure it. We will also discover, through the fusion of love and awareness, how developing awareness allows for a natural opening of the heart and kind, compassionate presence with all experience.
Find out moreOn this retreat you could be meditating in your garden, on your deck or in a safe space in nature, in the woods, by a stream, pond or ocean, (wherever you can get signal on your phone or computer, practicing of course, social distancing. We will learn that we can practice meditation in nature anywhere, even while looking out a window at skies, clouds, birds and sunlight and receive the power of nature’s blessing.
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In this contemplative half day in southern Marin, we will open to the joy, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment, regeneration and connection.
Find out moreIn this contemplative half day in southern Marin, we will open to the joy, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment, regeneration and connection.
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