Hi all,
Does being in nature have a more healing/nurturing effect when mindfulness and concentration are strong vs. Mindfulness and concentration are weak. And if so, why? Is it because with strong Mindfulness you’re better able to learn from your environment?
Thanks Zachary
Being in nature
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Re: Being in nature
I don't have sutta references but know that the Buddha extolled being in nature and said it's good for practice, both as location and source. It's ok to just enjoy and recharge, or you can make it your meditation.
I find it helpful for grounding and observing, you can see dhamma in nature. That's how I once saw an ant war, and a caterpillar eaten alive by ants. Lots of lessons there, including that you shouldn't mess with ants!
I find it helpful for grounding and observing, you can see dhamma in nature. That's how I once saw an ant war, and a caterpillar eaten alive by ants. Lots of lessons there, including that you shouldn't mess with ants!
Re: Being in nature
Being in nature certainly helps me to calm down. Just sit under a tree and, take a look on ancient rocks or fossil, touch the grass and reflect on that: our body is none other than four elements...
Hiriottappasampannā,
sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
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sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
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Re: Being in nature
I've found the natural world to be a great teacher. But you have to really look, and notice the detail. Having a quite mind certainly helps, but a lot of it is about patience and stillness, IMO.Zachary wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:41 pm Hi all,
Does being in nature have a more healing/nurturing effect when mindfulness and concentration are strong vs. Mindfulness and concentration are weak. And if so, why? Is it because with strong Mindfulness you’re better able to learn from your environment?
Thanks Zachary
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