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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild Teacher Training Informational Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:This online informational session with Mark Coleman is for those interested in applying to his Awake in the Wild Teacher Training and who have questions about the program. If you want to lead others in meditation in nature practices\, now is your chance to ask Mark about this exciting program. \nThe session will be live on Zoom. Registration is required to attend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/aitwtt-info-session/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Online Courses,Teacher Training
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild One Day Retreat in Marin\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Springtime offers a powerful mirror for our own unfolding. As shoots rise from the soil and blossoms tentatively open\, we’re invited to sense what is emerging in us. Through guided meditation\, silent walking\, and shared inquiry\, we attune to cycles of renewal and the quiet trust required for growth. Often what is most alive in us begins beneath the surface. This daylong invites us to listen deeply to that subtle stirring. \nWe 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. \nWe will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change\, inter-dependence\, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape\, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace\, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks\, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence. \nNo previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nLogistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLimited to 15 participants. \nCost\n$175 \nPartial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify\, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com. \nDate and Time \nFriday\, April 17 – 9:30 am – 4 pm Pacific \n \nAbout the Marin Headlands \nThe Marin Headlands houses an amazing richness of history and biological diversity due to the variety of habitats and unique geology of the area. Enjoy a hike through our varied trails and take in the astonishing views of the Pacific Coast and San Francisco. \nThe Marin Headlands is home to a diversity of animal species. Local mammals include coyotes\, deer\, rabbits\, and bobcats. Due to the close proximity of the Pacific Flyway\, the headlands also hosts a large variety of owl\, song and shore birds. Egrets\, grebes\, and mallard ducks can be found year-around patrolling the waters of Rodeo Lagoon. Bird Island along the coast of Rodeo Beach is one of the largest roosting sites in northern California for the endangered brown pelican. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistical Details \nDetails will be sent to participants a week before the event. We will either start near a bathroom or pass one en-route! And/or end near one. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nThe location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you. \nLimited to 15 participants. \n  \nWeather Statement \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, unless the weather conditions are considered dangerous. The location of the retreat may change if there is rain\, in which case we will let you know at least 24 hours in advance if there has been a change. Please look at a weather forecast before you attend the retreat and dress slightly warmer than you normally would for those conditions. Your body temperature will likely drop slightly as you meditate. \nIf it is within one week of the retreat and you choose to cancel due to the weather conditions\, there will be no refunds. \n  \nCancellations and Refunds\nIf you find that you cannot attend the workshop\, please email me at jen@awakeinthewild.com. $75 of your deposit is non-refundable\, no exceptions. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat. \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions\, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to the terms of this retreat as described in the paragraphs above. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-one-day-retreat-in-marin/
LOCATION:Marin Headlands\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
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SUMMARY:Awakening through Nature: Wisdom Teachings from the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman \nAs the Buddha and countless Dharma practitioners have done before us\, this unique program will be taught and practiced entirely outside. Over the six months we will explore Nature as Dharma – where teachings of awakening\, wisdom and community are naturally revealed in the beauty and serenity of the natural world. \n6 Fridays Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 19\, Jul 10\, Aug 7\, and Sep 4 \nEach month will be dedicated to studying and practicing with the Buddha’s liberating teachings. Topics to be contemplated are: \nMonth 1 – April 24\nDancing with Life – Impermanence\, ephemerality\, and cycles of birth and death \nMonth 2 – May 22\nEverything Is Connected – Understanding dependent arising in the natural world \nMonth 3 – June 19\nBeing Nothing & Everything – Exploring Anata outdoors \nMonth 4 – July 10\nWe Are Kin – Interconnection & reciprocity with the more than human world \nMonth 5 – August 7\nIn Love with More than Human World – Cultivating Brahma Viharas in nature \nMonth 6 – September 4\nAwake & Naturally Free – Discovering awareness & freedom everywhere \nThis will be offered primarily in person but can be also taken digitally via live-stream. The retreat will take place in the community meadow near the CMH \nThe course will take place over 6 months beginning April 24 and will consist of monthly day long retreats. There will be be a mid-month zoom check ins\, which offers the opportunity to talk about and ask questions about the nature practices and readings. \n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awakening-through-nature/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation Class - Online or In Person
DESCRIPTION:For over 35 years now\, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather\, hear the teachings of the Buddha\, and practice insight meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation\, a short break\, and a dharma talk. \nAvailable On-Land in our Community Meditation Center\, or Online via Zoom \nPLEASE NOTE: It is necessary to register ahead of time to have access to the recording. \n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/monday-night-meditation-class-online-or-in-person/
LOCATION:In Person at Spirit Rock or Online via Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T160000
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild One Day Hiking Retreat in Southern Marin
DESCRIPTION:Focus: Immersion Through Sensory Awareness and Delight \nThis full-day hiking immersion brings contemplative practice onto the trail. Walking slowly and attentively in community\, with life we refine our sensory awareness\, the feel of wind on skin\, the textures of earth underfoot\, the chorus of birds and insects. As we immerse in direct experience\, delight naturally arises. Gratitude becomes less an idea and more a felt sense of intimacy with the land. \nIn this contemplative one day Awake in the Wild hiking and meditation retreat 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. \nWe will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change\, inter-dependence\, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape\, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace\, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks\, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence. \nNo previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome. \nThere will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nLogistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLimited to 15 participants. \nCost\n$175 \nPartial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify\, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com. \nDate and Time \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 – 9:15 am – 4 pm Pacific \n \n  \nAbout the Southern Marin \nJust north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge\, southern Marin is a picturesque region known for its stunning views of the bay\, its deep canyons\, and sweeping hillsides cloaked with cool redwood forests\, oak woodlands\, open grasslands\, and sturdy chaparral. \n \nLogistical Details \nGeneral details will be sent to participants via email after registration. If the email does not reach your inbox within 2 hours\, please check your spam\, promotions\, and trash folders in case it was misdirected to any of these places. And if you still cannot find it\, email Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com and let her know. \nDue to the changing weather\, the final meeting point for this trip will be selected closer to the trip. Likely locations include the Marin Headlands or on Mount Tamalpais. \nThere will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nThe location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you. \nLimited to 15 participants. \n  \nCancellations and Refunds \n$75 of your deposit is non-refundable\, no exceptions. If you find that you cannot attend the workshop\, let us know as soon as possible. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat. \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions\, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to these terms. \n  \nBegin Registration Here\n 
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-hiking-retreat/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild: Coming to Our Senses in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Come meditate in the serenity and beauty of the meadows\, trees\, and hills at Spirit Rock. This immersive\, nature-based daylong offers potent sensory awareness practices that cultivate insight\, interconnection\, and love—an antidote to the busyness and stress of modern life. \nDuring our time together\, you will learn how to meditate outdoors through a variety of practices\, all grounded in a mindful sensory attention which not only deepens insight but also opens the heart to a profound love for the earth and all beings. \nThis daylong will support you in developing a contemplative relationship to the earth\, deepening your understanding of mindfulness in nature\, knowing yourself as earth\, and discovering nature as refuge\, teacher\, and source of wisdom and awakening. Come prepared for moments of awe\, mystery\, stillness\, and unexpected delight as you discover nature’s power to inspire and awaken. \n*IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?\nPLEASE READ: Location\, Accessibility Requirements\, What to Bring\, Restrooms\n\nLocation: Entire program is held outdoors in the Hermitage Meadow\, located a 20-30 minute hike into the hills (after meeting in Community Meditation Center at 9:30am)\nPlease be aware that it’s a steep\, strenuous hike on uneven\, unpaved trails to get up to the semi-remote outdoor practice space (and a 20-30 minute hike back to the bathrooms).\nParticipants must be in good physical shape and not require mobility assistance for this program (e.g.\, do not need a mobility scooter\, wheelchair\, or similar).\nThe program will take place rain or shine (all weather conditions).\n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T100000
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild: Meditation in Nature at Esalen with Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck
DESCRIPTION:Are you longing to be in the beauty of the outdoors and delight in the wonder of nature? After a long pandemic and looking at too many digital screens\, what better remedy than to step outside and meditate in the majesty of the Big Sur coastline\, serenaded by the lulling sounds of the ocean\, cradled by rolling hills\, and uplifted by exquisite gardens? \n\nFollowing ancient spiritual traditions that value the transformative power of nature\, this experiential workshop will be spent meditating entirely outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery of Esalen. Whether during a sunset meditation listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean or as we sit graced in the stillness of cypress trees\, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature. \nYou will learn about the practice of mindfulness — the capacity to be present to ourselves and our environment — and then find out how to apply this receptivity to a contemplative relationship with nature. We can discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of joy\, peace\, wonder\, love\, and connection with oneself\, one another\, and the larger web of life. \nRecommended reading: Awake in the Wild and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation by Mark Coleman \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nMark Coleman\n\nMark Coleman is a Buddhist meditation teacher who has been teaching insight meditation for 20 years. He is author of Awake in the Wild\, From Suffering to Peace\, and Make Peace with Your Mind\, and leads nature-based meditation retreats and mindfulness teacher trainings in the U.S. and Europe. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLori Schwanbeck\n\nLori Schwanbeck weaves her passion for nature into her work as a mindfulness teacher\, retreat leader\, and Hakomi certified psychotherapist. She is a senior teacher and program developer with the Google-born program “Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute”\, where she teaches mindfulness-based emotional intelligence programs internationally. Her current project is called “Re-wilding our Feminine Nature” where she integrates embodied\, relational\, and presence-based practices to rekindle vitality\, joy\, and awe through immersion in nature. \n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-esalen/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
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SUMMARY:Finding Refuge\, Finding Home: A Retreat in Nature
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman\, Susie Harrington\, and Kaira Jewel Lingo \nIn the storms of our lives we need refuge\, nourishment\, and support—a place to replenish our tired bodies and troubled hearts. When the Buddha offered his teachings\, his first instruction was to go meditate under a tree. Throughout this retreat\, we will practice together in the age-old tradition of being outside in the company of the natural world. We will explore tapping into the natural stillness and dynamism that surrounds us and teaches us. As we integrate stillness and movement\, we move toward being active participants in the world while maintaining balance and ease in our hearts and minds. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/finding-refuge-finding-home-retreat/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild Nature Meditation Retreat in New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman and Kirsten Rudestam \nThis retreat will be spent meditating entirely outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery here at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. 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. \nThis silent retreat is grounded in the practice of Mindfulness – the capacity to be present to our inner and outer landscapes. Participants will learn to bring this receptive presence to develop a contemplative relationship with nature. By cultivating an inner quiet and curious spirit we can learn from nature as a perennial teacher. The natural world reveals timeless Dharma teachings that support a natural letting go and a wise relationship to all experience. \nParticipants will also discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of joy\, peace\, wonder\, love and connection with oneself\, each other and the larger web of life. Also revealed are timeless insights into essential truths of life. \nOn the retreat there will be guided nature-based meditations\, mindful walks\, Dharma talks on meditation and nature\, and group meetings with the teacher. There will be time to relish in the silence outdoors and to explore the wilderness of Vallecitos both in solitude and as part of the group. \nTo support a depth of meditative awareness\, complete silence is maintained throughout the retreat except during meetings with your teachers and group discussion. \nThis retreat is appropriate for those early in their retreat practice and experienced meditators who are curious about meditation outdoors\, mindfulness and how to deepen your insight practice and open your connection to the mystery of the natural world. Be prepared for unexpected delight\, mystery\, silence\, and illumination. \n  \n\nAbout Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center \nVallecitos Mountain Retreat Center is nestled in the Tusas Mountains\, where wildlife abounds among alpine meadows\, mountain ponds\, ponderosa pines and aspen groves. The 135-acre private mountain retreat center\, surrounded by 300\,000 acres of National Forest\, is a dedicated wildlife refuge frequented by elk\, deer\, bear\, beaver\, wild horses\, eagles\, 60 species of birds and many other creatures. The Vallecitos River\, protected under federal law\, runs through the mountain retreat center. Trails wind in and around the retreat center offering extraordinary opportunities to reconnect with nature. \n  \nRegistration for this retreat will open on Vallecitos Mountain Ranch’s website on Tuesday\, February 3rd at 9 am MT. \nLearn More
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-retreat-in-new-mexico-2/
LOCATION:Vallecitos Mountain Ranch\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Nature as Refuge: Cultivating Awareness\, Love and Awakening in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mark Coleman \nIn this silent\, fully outdoor nature retreat\, participants will engage in meditation and sensory awareness practices amidst mountains and meadows\, cultivating insight\, interconnection\, and well-being. The retreat offers an opportunity to explore nature’s teachings on change\, equanimity\, and love for the earth\, while deepening mindfulness and fostering a contemplative relationship with the natural world. \nRETREAT DETAILS \n\nLike the Buddha\, people for millennia have sought refuge\, clarity and wisdom in nature. In this silent\, fully outdoor nature retreat\, you will meditate in the serenity and beauty of mountains and meadows\, while cultivating potent yet accessible sensory awareness practices that open you to insight\, interconnection and well-being.  This nature immersion provides the perfect antidote to our busy\, digital and stressed lives. \nDuring the retreat\, you will cultivate a receptive\, embodied quality of mindful attention. This awareness supports learning from nature’s wisdom teachings on change\, letting go\, equanimity and sensing intimately ones inter-connection with all life.  You will also explore how nature evokes not only profound insight but also opens the heart to a profound love for the earth and all species.  This love is the fuel for and inspired action in  these ecologically challenging times. \nParticipants will develop a contemplative relationship to the earth\, deepen their understanding of what it means to be mindful in nature\, and  experience themselves as earth\, and discover nature as refuge\, teacher and source of wisdom and awakening.  There will be nature-based sitting and walking practice\, Dharma talks group meetings. There’s also time to explore the beauty of nature with contemplative presence both alone and in community. Be prepared for unexpected delight\, awe\, mystery\, silence and illumination. \nTESTIMONIALS \n“Mark is a wonderful and natural guide. The practices and teachings invited me to connect with a spectacular place in an intimate and sacred way. The poetry Mark read matched the poetry all around us and the poetry I felt inside. When I was challenged by the practice\, he offered helpful tips”. KB \n“I really appreciated the freedom in Mark’s approach\, which encouraged us to inhabit a place fully and to be present to all its wonders without demanding strict discipline or rigid adherence to protocol. The silence\, the sitting\, and the other mindfulness practices awakened my senses and created fertile ground for falling in love with everything around me\, reconnecting with the divine\, and expanding my capacity to be present with myself and others”. SA \n\n  \n\nAbout Rocky Mountain Eco-Dharma Center\n \nA rustic retreat center\, at 8\,500 feet\, replete with alpine meadows\, spruce forests\, birdsong and bugling elk\, all under a view of Colorado’s iconic Continental Divide. \nRMERC brings Buddhism and Dharma back into the natural world where they originated\, and fosters the clarity and compassion needed to better address the ecological crisis and inextricably related social justice issues. We call this Ecodharma. \n180 acres of private river\, meadow and woodland at an altitude of 8500 feet adjacent to National Forest and just a few miles from the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The land is set aside as a nature preserve and home to an abundance of wildlife\, including deer\, elk\, moose\, bear and beaver. \n\nThree historic buildings; sleeps up to 30 people.\nIncredible views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains.\nMinutes from Indian Peaks Wilderness.\n1.5 hours from Denver Int’l Airport.\nPermanent conservation easement as a nature preserve.\nBordered by National Forest and other protected private land.\n\n  \nRegister on RMERC.ORG Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/nature-as-refuge/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain EcoDharma Retreat Center\, 8941 Overland Rd\, Ward\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Make Peace with Your Mind at Spirit Rock
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed the painful effects of  self-judgment? Do you feel tormented by negative critical self-talk and the harsh words of the inner critic?  Are you prone to judging everything you do as not good enough\, not quite right\, not living up to some impossibly high standard. Do you find yourself harshly judging your meditation\, your practice or your other spiritual practices? \nIf you wish to be more free from the influence of the inner critic\, then this workshop offers tried and tested methods for overcoming the challenges of self-judgment. \nDuring this course you will be shown: \n\nHow to recognize judging thoughts;\nLearn to deal effectively with inner critic attacks\nDiscover how to distinguish between negative judgment and wise discernment\nThe importance of self- acceptance\, self-compassion and  love as an antidote to the critic\nThe need and role of humor in helping us with the critic\nCultivating forgiveness in response to judgment\n\nThe course will be a combination of talks\, and interactive exercises\, mindfulness\, self-compassion and loving kindness techniques and meditations. This will be a practical and experiential  course taught with lightness\, compassion and humor and the need to not take ourselves too seriously. \n\n  \nThis retreat is not yet open for registration.
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/make-peace-with-your-mind-at-spirit-rock/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spirit Rock":MAILTO:srmc@spiritrock.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270628
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20250815T035356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T035356Z
UID:12638-1788998400-1814140799@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Teacher Training - Based in Europe
DESCRIPTION:This unique\, yearlong\, professional\, Mindfulness Teacher Training combines transformational cultivation of your own mindfulness practice and systematic development of mindfulness teaching skills\, enabling you to teach a variety of mindfulness programs with confidence and clarity. You will be part of a committed\, focused group of like-minded individuals with whom you will receive skilled\, guided direction and personalized instruction that will allow you to flourish as a mindfulness facilitator. Our yearlong teacher trainings utilize in-person teaching intensives\, online learning\, individualized guidance from the teachers and learning mentors and peer group support. \n\n\nWho Is This Training For?\n\n\nThe Mindfulness Teacher Training is aimed at people already working with mindfulness in their professional lives\, or anybody wishing to do so—be it through teaching formal mindfulness courses or bringing mindfulness into other roles including in private practice\, healthcare\, business\, education\, etc. \n\n\nLearn About The Training From Past Graduates\n\n\n \n\n\nTraining Outcomes\n\n\n\nDevelop and refine your own practice of embodied mindfulness;\nEnhance your capacity for applying mindfulness in your personal and professional life;\nUnderstand the historical context of contemporary mindfulness approaches;\nUtilize latest neuro-science research on the effects of mindfulness;\nContribute to bringing powerful mindfulness-based interventions into emerging 21st century culture;\nStudy with renowned mindfulness teachers Mark Coleman and Martin Aylward with over 30 years of combined mindfulness teaching experience.\n\n\n  \nLearn More and Apply
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-based-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20250814T190028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T025953Z
UID:12230-1789689600-1789948799@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild at Esalen
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck \n\nDo you love the beauty of the outdoors and delight in the wonder of nature? Do you want to learn how to meditate outdoors? Would you like practices to stay grounded\, connected\, and open-hearted in life? Then what better place to discover all this than in the majesty of the Big Sur coastline\, where we are serenaded by the lulling sounds of the ocean\, cradled by rolling hills\, and uplifted by exquisite gardens? \nFollowing ancient spiritual traditions that value the transformative power of nature\, this experiential workshop will be spent entirely outdoors to explore embodied sensory practices in the natural beauty and mystery of Esalen. Whether during a sunset meditation as we listen to the soothing waves or while we sit graced by the stillness of cypress trees\, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature. \nYou will learn about the practice of mindfulness — the capacity to be present to ourselves and our environment — and how it supports a rich\, contemplative relationship with nature. You will discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of joy\, peace\, wonder\, and love. You will also experience greater connection with yourself\, with others\, and with the larger web of life. \nRecommended reading: Awake in the Wild and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation by Mark Coleman
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-at-esalen/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20260122T080046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170121Z
UID:11630-1790467200-1790985599@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Nature of Dharma: Nature as Refuge\, Teacher\, Beloved
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman\, Yong\, Oh\, and Kirsten Rudestam \nLike the Buddha\, people for millennia have sought refuge\, clarity\, and wisdom in nature. On this silent\, outdoor retreat set in the serenity of the hills and meadows at Spirit Rock\, we explore potent awareness and sensory-based meditations that open us to insight\, interconnection\, and peace. \nWith receptive\, embodied mindfulness\, we’ll attune to nature’s quiet teachings on change\, letting go\, and the deep interdependence of all life. As we listen closely\, nature reveals not only joy and wonder\, but also our innate capacity for resilience and compassionate action. \nDuring our time together\, there will be nature-based stillness and movement practice\, Dharma talks\, and group meetings\, as well as time to explore the beauty of nature with contemplative presence in community. Be prepared for unexpected delight\, mystery\, silence\, and illumination. \nThis retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A\, small groups\, or other practice meetings. \n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/nature-of-dharma/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spirit Rock":MAILTO:srmc@spiritrock.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20260122T080019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T175723Z
UID:9212-1791417600-1792108799@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild Nature Meditation Retreat in New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman and Susie Harrington \nThis retreat will be spent meditating entirely outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery here at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. 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. \nThis silent retreat is grounded in the practice of Mindfulness – the capacity to be present to our inner and outer landscapes. Participants will learn to bring this receptive presence to develop a contemplative relationship with nature. By cultivating an inner quiet and curious spirit we can learn from nature as a perennial teacher. The natural world reveals timeless Dharma teachings that support a natural letting go and a wise relationship to all experience. \nParticipants will also discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of joy\, peace\, wonder\, love\, and connection with oneself\, each other\, and the larger web of life. Also revealed are timeless insights into essential truths of life. \nOn the retreat there will be guided nature-based meditations\, mindful walks\, Dharma talks on meditation and nature\, and group meetings with the teacher. There will be time to relish in the silence outdoors and to explore the wilderness of Vallecitos both in solitude and as part of the group. \nTo support a depth of meditative awareness\, complete silence is maintained throughout the retreat except during meetings with your teachers and group discussion. \nThis retreat is appropriate for those early in their retreat practice and experienced meditators who are curious about meditation outdoors\, and how to deepen your insight practice and open your connection to the mystery of the natural world. Be prepared for unexpected delight\, mystery\, silence\, and illumination. \n\nAbout Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center \nVallecitos Mountain Retreat Center is nestled in the Tusas Mountains\, where wildlife abounds among alpine meadows\, mountain ponds\, ponderosa pines and aspen groves. The 135-acre private mountain retreat center\, surrounded by 300\,000 acres of National Forest\, is a dedicated wildlife refuge frequented by elk\, deer\, bear\, beaver\, wild horses\, eagles\, 60 species of birds and many other creatures. The Vallecitos River\, protected under federal law\, runs through the mountain retreat center. Trails wind in and around the retreat center offering extraordinary opportunities to reconnect with nature. \n  \nRegistration will open on February 3rd. \n  \nLearn More\n  \n 
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-nature-meditation-retreat-in-new-mexico/
LOCATION:Vallecitos Mountain Ranch\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270719
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20250814T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T161128Z
UID:854-1792972800-1815955199@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild Teacher Training - Based in North America
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck \nThe Awake in the Wild Teacher Training is an apprenticeship training in guiding contemplative nature practice\, inspired by the wisdom teachings from the Buddhist tradition\, by Mark’s book Awake in the Wild (AITW) and by the wilderness retreats led by Mark and Lori for more than a decade across the Americas. Nature meditation brings mindful awareness practices into the outdoors as a support for presence\, connection\, and insight. Mark and Lori are excited to share this cherished work with a group of dedicated nature meditation practitioners that will give them tools to begin to share similar practices with others. \nThe Awake in the wild Teacher Training is for people who care deeply about the earth\, who have a a strong Dharma / meditation practice and who take that contemplative presence into the outdoors. Equally important\, it is for those who feel called to take people deep into nature with a spirit of reverence and contemplation. \nThis program will have four residential retreats in California or the western states. There will also be monthly online tutorials\, personal nature-based work and a teaching practicum. \nAWAKE IN THE WILD TEACHER TRAINING COURSE DETAILS\nIntention\nThis in-depth apprenticeship training in nature-based mindful contemplative practice trains you to: \n\nTeach mindfulness in nature\nTeach specific AITW practices\nFacilitate meditation in nature immersive experiences\nTeach AITW classes\, daylong and weekend programs\n\nCertification\nThe Awake in the Wild Teacher Training will be organized under an apprenticeship model. This means that Mark and Lori will be sharing their hearts and souls’ knowledge of nature-based meditation as a way to inspire your own creativity and nature-based work. Upon successful completion of the course\, you may teach nature-based meditation practices and we encourage you to be creatively inspired by the Awake in the Wild practices and content. If\, after gaining experience teaching nature-based meditation workshops and courses\, you would like to become a certified Awake in the Wild teacher\, you are encouraged to apply for authorization that may requires apprenticing with Mark and/or Lori. \nAs you can see\, this is a different model than a typical teacher training and we feel it will best support the work to thrive – based on creative empowerment and learning by apprenticing. \nFormat\nThis training will take place over ten months\, including 4 Awake in the Wild immersion retreats. It will include: \n\nMultiple immersions in the Awake in the Wild experience\nOrientation to teaching foundational and in-depth nature-based meditation practices\nApplications of contemplative practice in the wild to daily life\nNuts and bolts of organizing and holding a nature meditation course\nExploring the key elements of a Awake in the Wild course which includes cultivating the areas of silence\, meditation\, community\, wilderness awareness\, inquiry\, mindfulness and love\nLearning how to teach nature-based practices in multiple formats\nUnderstanding issues of diversity and cultural sensitivity to different populations\nIntegrate issues relating to the climate / ecological crisis in the context from a mindfulness and compassionate perspective\n\nTraining Retreat Dates: \nOctober 26 – November 1\, 2026: Camping in Point Reyes\, California\nJanuary 25 – 31\, 2027: Camping or Lodging in a Casita in Baja\, Mexico\nApril 19 – 25\, 2027: Camping in Pilot Hill\, California\nJuly 12 – 18\, 2027: Camping in Canon Plaza\, New Mexico \nLearn More
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-wild-teacher-training/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20260127T080049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T171755Z
UID:12342-1794043800-1794067200@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Loving Awareness: Meeting Adversity with Compassion and Clarity
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness and love are essential and beautiful qualities of an awakened life. Mindfulness leads to clarity\, insight\, and understanding. Compassion is an attitude of heart that cares deeply about life’s challenges. Combined\, they allow a kind embrace of the pain and struggles that arise in ourselves\, each other\, and the world. In this heartfelt day of meditation\, we will discover how these qualities are essential in responding to the inevitable stresses and suffering that are part of being human. We will explore how they are necessary in any journey of awakening and in learning to live wisely and kindly in the midst of difficulty. \nParticipants will cultivate awareness through mindfulness meditations\, and develop a compassionate orientation through heart-opening practices. Teachings will focus on the integration of love and awareness as a response to suffering and pain. We will also inquire into what obstructs the natural expression of the heart. \n  \nRegistration Has Not Yet Opened for This Retreat \n 
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/the-power-of-loving-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20250814T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T032243Z
UID:12141-1794528000-1794787199@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Making Friends with ADHD with Mindfulness\, Wisdom\, and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Do you face challenges with focus and time management? Do you struggle with emotional hypersensitivity or frustration tolerance? Do you find it hard to follow through on tasks or commitments? Or to be reliable and consistent? If so\, you are not alone. \nMillions of people suffer daily from conditions associated with these executive function challenges. Though commonly referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\, these symptoms are not limited to this single condition\, and they are often exacerbated by our complex\, fast-paced\, high-tech lives. \nADHD and related issues often leave people with a sense of self-doubt\, shame\, or unworthiness. The good news is that with mindfulness\, compassion\, and the application of skillful techniques\, it is possible to move through life more effectively with care and wisdom. \nIn this workshop\, through engaging in various mindfulness meditations\, loving kindness and forgiveness practices and contemplative inquiry\, you will discover how these challenges interrupt our functioning\, how to navigate them\, and how we can meet ourselves with compassion\, forgiveness\, and a good sense of humor.
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/making-friends-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20260122T080046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T164434Z
UID:12061-1795392000-1795910399@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom of Gratitude & Teachings of Nature in Baja
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mark Coleman\, Lori Schwanbeck\, and Teddi Dean \nCelebrate the season of gratitude by reconnecting with nature and like-hearted humans. \nIf you’re looking for ways to open your heart and deepen your gratitude for all the myriad aspects of your life – its seasons and cycles\, lulls and storms – there is no better teacher than nature. \nWhen you strengthen your sense of connection with the natural world around you – the sky\, the elements\, the greater forces that are all around us – your mindset broadens. Gratitude blossoms in your heart as you experience the vast beauty of the world and understand that you are part of something so much larger than yourself. \nThanksgiving is a powerful time to tap into the wisdom that nature has to offer – especially for those who are looking for a different way to celebrate the season of gratitude in a way that feels deeply meaningful. \nThat’s why last year we held our first-ever Wisdom of Gratitude & Teachings of Nature workshop. Participants loved it so much that many have already signed up to do it again for Thanksgiving 2025 – and go even further in reconnecting with themselves\, each other\, and the natural world. \nThere are still some spots available at the table and we would love for you to join us! \nThrough a combination of Mark\, Lori\, and Teddi’s nature-based and science-backed mindfulness practices \, you will: \n\nConnect with the wisdom teachers of nature and cultivate deeper attention and presence in your life\nSlow down and move at the “speed of life\,” instead of the speed of your devices or work schedule\nAwaken a sense of aliveness in your body and discover how to experience a more intentional way of being\nTap into the wisdom of your heart\, body\, and universe around you in a visceral\, impactful way\nCultivate a profound sense of gratitude for your aliveness and for life and the universe itself\nExplore gratitude as an intentional orientation of your attention – and discover how to shift your mindset toward thankfulness\nReframe challenges as valuable experiences that add to the boundless beauty and complexity of life\nDeepen your sense of connection to yourself and others and the wider world around you\n\n\nWe will culminate the week with a special Thanksgiving dinner enjoyed as a group. By the end of your five days with Mark\, Lori\, and Teddi\, your senses and your heart will be fully open\, and you will find it easier to embody deep gratitude and thankfulness as a fundamental trait of your being\, rather than a fleeting emotion or experience. \n\n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/wisdom-of-gratitude-teachings-of-nature/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062610
CREATED:20260122T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171335Z
UID:12854-1795789800-1796036400@markcoleman.org
SUMMARY:The Gift of Loving Awareness: Embracing Life with Wisdom & Kindness
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman and Howard Cohn \n\nMindfulness and love are two essential qualities of an awakened life. Awareness brings clarity\, insight\, and understanding. Love is the heart’s natural responsiveness—the capacity to care\, include\, and meet experience with kindness. When these qualities are integrated\, they offer a powerful and tender way of embracing whatever arises within ourselves—in our relationships\, and in the wider world. \nIn this heartfelt meditation retreat\, we will explore how loving awareness becomes an essential resource for meeting the inevitable stresses\, uncertainties\, and challenges of being human. Through guided mindfulness practices and heart-opening contemplations\, participants will cultivate a steady\, compassionate presence grounded in clear seeing and care. \nTeachings will emphasize the lived integration of love and awareness as a wise response to life as it is. Together\, we will inquire into the habits and conditions that obscure this natural capacity and learn how to abide with a spacious\, kind\, and liberated way of being. \nThis retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A\, small groups\, or other practice meetings. \n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/the-gift-of-loving-awareness/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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