As an Anglican priest and former Priest-in-Ordinary to the Queen, a lecturer in Buddhism, and a devoted walker, Adam Ford is an inspiring guide with a refreshingly eclectic viewpoint. Contemplating the concept of a purposeful walking, he applies the notion of mindfulness to walks ranging from a simple journey to work to a personal odyssey in the Australian outback. Exploring the idea of the walk as both medium and metaphor, and considering ideas of pilgrimage alongside the notion of the walk in literature, he draws on his personal experience of both spirituality and walking. This book celebrates and enchances those moments: both for the hardened hiker and those who like to contemplate past walks from the comfort of their armchair.
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The Art of Mindful Walking explores the activity of walking as an exercise for both body and mind. Buddhist teacher Adam Ford presents practical sections on purposeful walking, ranging from long walks in the New Territory to the simple walk to work, and reflects upon his personal experience of spirituality and understanding the world around us. This book will be essential reading for those looking to add another dimension to their observation of and interaction with the natural world.