Mark Coleman, MA
Mark 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-discovery, Make 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)
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 (20ML24)
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 8:15pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 13, 2024. 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 […]
Monday Night Meditation & Talk (20MQ24) - On-Land
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 8:15pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 13, 2024. See Important Notes below.* For over 35 years now, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of […]
Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness (380R24) - On Land
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Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 17 and closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 14. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Open to: Everyone Description: Awareness is a beautiful, hidden jewel […]