"To meditate in nature is to bring an attentiveness to the world around you and a curiosity about your inner and outer environment. To do so means to draw on the innate quality of mindfulness, which is the simple capacity to be aware, to know what is happening in your direct experience.”

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Mark Coleman

Would you like to join us for mindful walks in nature?

From the very beginning, the Buddha was intimately connected to the Earth. He left his home, lived in the forest, meditated in nature and awakened under a tree next to a river. When Mara questioned his enlightenment, the Buddha didn’t say anything. He simply touched the earth as witness to his realization.

The Nature Meditation Group plans to meet once a month in different local parks to hike and meditate together, using Mark Coleman’s A Field Guide to Nature Meditation as a guide.  These will be intentionally quiet walks with light guidance.

Communication and planning …

  • Interested members of the RIM Sangha should register for the group. 
  • Registered members will be contacted approximately three weeks in advance with details about the next planned hike and members will be asked to RSVP for individual monthly hikes.  

Other considerations …

  • Each of the monthly outings will take about 60 minutes, including a hike, meditation and time to discuss the experience.
  • Group members must have the physical ability to hike on uneven terrain for about 30-45 minutes.  
  • Though we will try to find a place to sit for meditation, participants may wish to bring something waterproof to sit on during the meditation. 
  • Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, dress for changing weather and bring a water bottle and snack. 
  • Participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the park and potential park entrance fees. 

Details:

Sundays | May 21, Jun 18, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sep 17, Oct 15
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Menominee Park (additional locations TBD)
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By Donation (Dana)

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