Author: David M. WhitePublisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846943892
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
David M Whites inspiring stories see birding as a meditative practice and pathway to true connectedness.
Author: WhiteThe Zen of Watching Birds
Author: Katharine WrothPublisher: Skipstone
ISBN: 9781594852725
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* Includes flip-book art * Terrific gift book for outdoor enthusiasts * Foreword by Bruce Barcott, author of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw. 100 "quotable quotes" for birders and bird lovers in general. The Zen of Watching Birds includes quotes about birds -- their songs, plumage, behavior, and habitat -- as well as about human interaction and fascination with birds. Quotes from the likes of Gustave Flaubert to Coco Chanel to David Sibley will appeal to novice and experienced bird watchers alike.
Zen Birdwatching in America
Author: Jay NuzumPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449060234
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Whats the meaning of this life and where do we find it? Through practical, everyday observations of life, and deep meditations on the wisdom of the ages, Jay Nuzum explores meaning in his own life after reaching a point where all meaning seemed lost. It was around the time I lost my job, my father passed away, my grandmother passed, my wife contracted breast cancer at age twenty-seven, and I almost died Thus begins the true-life account of personal transformation and a never-ending search for the Eternal in unexpected and unfamiliar places including a UFO encounter in West Virginia; a birdwalk with a crack addict; a vision on a mount; a near-death experience; flying a hundred feet off the ground at a peyote ceremony; meeting the Buddha; and coming face to face with an incarnation of Divine Mother. From the profound to the profane, from the sacred to the absurd to the downright bizarre, Jay Nuzum leads you along the footpath of an Everyman trying to find his way through the beguiling maze of an American life. ZEN BIRDWATCHING IN AMERICA will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone and make you a believer in the power of you. A moving, triumph of spirituality that will change your life. William Shorer, City Book Review
Adult Coloring Book
Author: Cláudia AbatiPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Bird Zen"Is an invitation for bird lovers to get lost in the winged beauty of nature. This coloring book for adults features over 25 unique mandala bird designs, created with a deep love and admiration for these magnificent creatures. Each mandala is a meticulously crafted work of art, capturing the grace and vibrant energy of birds in their natural environment. As you color these mandalas, you will continue a journey of contemplation, relaxation and connection with wildlife. "Bird Zen" is more than a coloring book; it is an experience of immersion in nature, where every stroke is a tribute to the freedom and beauty of birds. By engaging in this creative process, you will be contributing to a greater appreciation and preservation of birds and their habitats. Allow yourself to be enveloped by the melody of nature as you color the birds in "Bird Zen". May each page be a reminder of the importance of protecting and celebrating these wonderful creatures that accompany our world. Connect with the serenity that birds offer us and find your own inner peace through art and nature.
How to Know the Birds
Author: Ted FloydPublisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426220049
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
Become a better birder with brief portraits of 200 top North American birds. This friendly, relatable book is a celebration of the art, science, and delights of bird-watching. How to Know the Birds introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching, by noting how behaviors, settings, and seasonal cycles connect with shape, song, color, gender, age distinctions, and other features traditionally used to identify species. With short essays on 200 observable species, expert author Ted Floyd guides us through a year of becoming a better birder, each species representing another useful lesson: from explaining scientific nomenclature to noting how plumage changes with age, from chronicling migration patterns to noting hatchling habits. Dozens of endearing pencil sketches accompany Floyd's charming prose, making this book a unique blend of narrative and field guide. A pleasure for birders of all ages, this witty book promises solid lessons for the beginner and smiles of recognition for the seasoned nature lover.
The Art of Mindful Birdwatching
Author: Claire ThompsonPublisher: Leaping Hare Press
ISBN: 1782406271
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"In The Art of Mindful Birdwatching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire's clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds." – British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world. Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention. With The Art of Mindful Birdwatching, Claire Thompson reveals how the practice of mindfulness enriches our birdwatching experiences – and explores how birds are, in turn, the ideal inspiration for the practice of mindfulness. Enjoy the magnificent diversity of colours, songs, flight patterns and behaviours displayed by birds while reaping the benefits of mindfulness: Increased concentration Increased creativity Increased vitality Reduced stress and anxiety Better overall physical and emotional well-being Better sleep Bird flight is a symbol of freedom to soar through life without constraint, and mindfulness similarly enables us to invite freedom and happiness into our own lives. Find even more ways to practice mindfulness with the Mindfulness series: Mindfulness in Sound, Mindfulness & the Art of Drawing, Mindfulness in Knitting, Mindfulness & the Journey of Bereavement, Mindfulness of Work, Art of Mindful Singing, Art of Mindful Crafting, Mindfulness and Compassion, Mindfulness for Black Dogs & Blue Days, Mindfulness for Unraveling Anxiety, Practice of Mindful Yoga, The Mindful Man, Mindfulness and the Natural World and more.
Zen and the Birds of Appetite
Author: Thomas MertonPublisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811219720
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Merton, one of the rare Western thinkers able to feel at home in the philosophies of the East, made the wisdom of Asia available to Westerners. "Zen enriches no one," Thomas Merton provocatively writes in his opening statement to Zen and the Birds of Appetite—one of the last books to be published before his death in 1968. "There is no body to be found. The birds may come and circle for a while... but they soon go elsewhere. When they are gone, the 'nothing,' the 'no-body' that was there, suddenly appears. That is Zen. It was there all the time but the scavengers missed it, because it was not their kind of prey." This gets at the humor, paradox, and joy that one feels in Merton's discoveries of Zen during the last years of his life, a joy very much present in this collection of essays. Exploring the relationship between Christianity and Zen, especially through his dialogue with the great Zen teacher D.T. Suzuki, the book makes an excellent introduction to a comparative study of these two traditions, as well as giving the reader a strong taste of the mature Merton. Never does one feel him losing his own faith in these pages; rather one feels that faith getting deeply clarified and affirmed. Just as the body of "Zen" cannot be found by the scavengers, so too, Merton suggests, with the eternal truth of Christ.
Birding and Mysticism Volume 2
Author: George E. LowePublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462820751
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
In volume 2 of Birding and Mysticism: Enlightenment Through Bird Watching, there is no traditional table of contents; rather, there are the five main parts and their sections and subsections, which contain the substantive ideas and memes of volume 2, followed by six appendices. The main thrust of volume 2 concerns the many aspects, faces, and forms of mysticism: religious, spiritual, rational, scientific, personal, and practical.
What the Robin Knows
Author: Jon YoungPublisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547727410
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A guide to listening to songbirds—the key to observing nature in a whole new way. Includes audio of bird vocalizations! A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided in his work and teaching by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds’ companion calls and warning alarms are just as important as their songs. Birds are the sentries of—and our key to understanding the world beyond our front door. By learning to remain quiet and avoid disturbing the environment, we can heed the birds and acquire an amazing new level of awareness. We are welcome in their habitat. The birds don’t fly away. The larger animals don’t race off. No longer hapless intruders, we now find, see, and engage the deer, the fox, the red-shouldered hawk—even the elusive, whispering wren. Deep bird language is an ancient discipline, perfected by Native peoples the world over. Finally, science is catching up. This groundbreaking book unites the indigenous knowledge, the latest research, and the author’s own experience of four decades in the field to lead us toward a deeper connection to the animals and, in the end, ourselves. “He can sit still in his yard, watching and listening for the moment when robins and other birds no longer perceive him as a threat. Then he can begin to hear what the birds say to each other, warning about nearby hawks, cats, or competitors. Young’s book will teach you how you, too, can understand birds and their fascinating behaviors.” —BirdWatching “Here is the ancestral wisdom passed down from Apache elder Stalking Wolf to renowned tracker Tom Brown to Jon Young himself, who in turn passes on to the reader the art of truly listening to the avian soundscape. With all senses more finely tuned, you’ll find yourself more aware of your surroundings, slowing down, and reconnecting with a native intelligence and love of the natural world that lies deep within each of us.” —Donald Kroodsma, author ofThe Singing Life of Birds and Birdsong by the Seasons
