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Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice,New
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Carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the world's great spiritual writings, Belden C. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the Ozarks and across the American Southwest. For companions, he has only such teachers as Rumi, John of the Cross, Hildegard of Bingen, Dag Hammarskjld, and Thomas Merton, and as he walks, he engages their writings with the natural wonders he encountersBell Mountain Wilderness with Sren Kierkegaard, Moonshine Hollow with Thich Nhat Hanhdemonstrating how being alone in the wild opens a rare view onto one's interior landscape, and how the saints' writings reveal the divine in nature.The discipline of backpacking, Lane shows, is a metaphor for a spiritual journey. Just as the wilderness offered revelations to the early Desert Christians, backpacking hones crucial spiritual skills: paying attention, traveling light, practicing silence, and exercising wonder. Lane engages the practice not only with a wide range of spiritual writingsCeltic, Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sufi Muslimbut with the fascination of other lovers of the backcountry, from John Muir and Ed Abbey to Bill Plotkin and Cheryl Strayed. In this intimate and downtoearth narrative, backpacking is shown to be a spiritual practice that allows the discovery of God amidst the beauty and unexpected terrors of nature. Adoration, Lane suggests, is the most appropriate human response to what we cannot explain, but have nonetheless learned to love.An enchanting narrative for Christians of all denominations, Backpacking with the Saints is an inspiring exploration of how solitude, simplicity, and mindfulness are illuminated and encouraged by the discipline of backcountry wandering, and of how the wilderness itself becomes a way of knowingan ecology of the soul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Backpacking with the Saints'? A: The main theme of 'Backpacking with the Saints' is the exploration of wilderness hiking as a spiritual practice. The author, Belden C. Lane, illustrates how solitary treks in nature can facilitate deep reflection and connection with spiritual writings from various traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Backpacking with the Saints' is Belden C. Lane, who combines his experiences in nature with insights from a wide range of spiritual literature.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Backpacking with the Saints' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are there in the book? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of the author's journey and reflections.
- Q: When was 'Backpacking with the Saints' published? A: 'Backpacking with the Saints' was published on December 1, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all religious backgrounds? A: Yes, 'Backpacking with the Saints' is designed to be an enchanting narrative for Christians of all denominations and is also accessible to those interested in spirituality and nature regardless of their background.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: You can expect a blend of personal narrative, reflections on spiritual writings, and insights into the discipline of backpacking as a metaphor for spiritual growth.
- Q: Does the book focus on any specific spiritual traditions? A: Yes, the book engages with a variety of spiritual traditions, including Celtic, Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sufi Muslim teachings.
- Q: What makes backpacking a spiritual practice according to the author? A: According to Belden C. Lane, backpacking serves as a spiritual practice by encouraging mindfulness, solitude, simplicity, and a deep connection to nature which can lead to personal revelations.
- Q: What can I learn from 'Backpacking with the Saints'? A: Readers can learn about the intersection of spirituality and nature, how to cultivate mindfulness and silence, and how to appreciate the beauty and challenges of the wilderness as part of a spiritual journey.