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Mark Coleman, MA

Mark Coleman, MA, has a master’s in Clinical Psychology and has trained extensively in the Buddhist tradition, both in the Insight meditation and in the Dzogchen tradition. He is a senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has taught insight meditation retreats since 1997.

Mark is a life-long nature lover and is passionate about guiding people into the beauty of meditation and nature. He has led wilderness nature retreats worldwide for over twenty years. Through his organization Awake in the Wild Mark leads year long nature meditation teacher trainings in the US and Europe.

Co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute Mark also leads year long professional mindfulness teacher trainings in Europe and the US. He is author of Awake in the Wild – Mindfulness in nature as a path to self-discoveryMake Peace With Your Mind, From Suffering to Peace and his recent book A Field Guide to Nature Meditation.

He lives in Sausalito, Marin and likes nothing more than hiking, biking and kayaking in the outdoors.

Upcoming Programs by Mark Coleman, MA

Essential Buddhist Teachings (MC1N24)

Open Dates

Description Essential Buddhist Teachings is a detailed introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and the practices of Insight Meditation. This course emphasizes the cultivation of mindful awareness and learning how to apply and live these wisdom and heart practices in our daily lives. These are essential teachings for building a baseline understanding of the Buddhist path […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (04ML25)

January 27, 2025

Registration closes at 8:15pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, January 27, 2025. A recording* will be available following the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting […]

The Power of Loving Awareness: Meeting Adversity with Compassion and Clarity (MC1D25)

February 22, 2025

Registration closes at 7:30am (Pacific Time) on February 22, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Please read Important Notes below.* Open to Everyone Program to be held on the land only Description: Mindfulness and love are essential and beautiful qualities of an awakened […]