“The Eco Dharma training that Lin Wang Gordon offered at The Battery Urban Farm with New York Insight Meditation Center was my second time studying with this gifted and giving facilitator. Sessions were held outdoors, right at the core of city life, and Lin was able to skillfully carve out a contemplative space that our group could inhabit.
Among the loud horns of cars and the buzz of the Big Apple, our cohort was invited to undertake mindful walks, writings prompts, and embodied reflections involving Earth, as well as creatures of all kinds. Eyes closed, hands guided to touch what felt like a huge forest to the fingertips–ferns–and the great sensation of being held by Gaia as I rested on my back on New York City grass, or harvested leaves of basil that burst new flavors in my mouth, are some of the memories that I will carry from this class; which I highly recommend.
I thank Lin and New York Insight Meditation Center for this amazing opportunity to continue to cultivate my heart. ”
– A participant from Urban Farm Ecodharma, Autumn, 2024
“Attending Lin Wang Gordon’s events has been nothing short of transformative. In just a short amount of time, my perspective on the world, nature, and the climate crisis has shifted from despair to a deep sense of equanimity and curiosity. Lin’s ability to guide her students through complex topics with wisdom and care is truly remarkable. Her dedication to her craft is evident in the thoughtful experiences and journeys she creates for her students. I can’t praise her enough. She has genuinely changed my life for the better.”
– A participant from Urban Farm Ecodharma, 2024
“Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset with Lin Wang Gordon was a life-changing experience. This wasn’t just a walk. It was an awakening. My understanding of nature, the climate crisis, and my role in it has shifted profoundly since that evening. I never expected the walk to be as insightful and impactful as it was, and I continue to find new depth and meaning in the learnings I take from that walk every day.”
– A participant from Brooklyn Bridge Sunset Meditative Walk, 2024
“The class creates a sacred and supportive container to connect with others at the same life stage. Lin is a gifted teacher and guided us through a journey of facing mid-life with gratitude, honesty, and introspection. I came out of the class with a more expansive and empowered perspective on this unique stage of life.“
– A participant from Soulcentric Midlife, 2023
“The Thanksgiving Hike to Hook Mountain was an incredibly unique and amazing experience. I have been practicing sitting / indoor meditation for some years now but I was still left in awe of the exercises Lin walked us through as they helped me more profoundly appreciate nature and non-human life around me.“
– A participant from Thanksgiving Hike to Hook Mountain, November 2021
“It would seem that nature-based meditation and technology would not be very compatible, however, Lin Gordon’s creative and organized approach to a socially distanced virtual meditation program was fantastic. All instructions for the day were communicated clearly well in advance. The program started and ended with the group meeting on Zoom at home where Lin was able to easily connect with us all on a personal level even though we were virtual. After driving to my chosen park to commune with nature, I connected once again with Lin through Zoom phone calls at various times throughout the day. During these calls I received enriching nature teachings and instructions for nature-based meditation practices that I then completed on my own. The day followed a clear structure and the practices such as tree meditation and square footage truly helped me to deepen my meditation practice and connect with nature.”
– A participant from a hybrid Zoom/Outdoor daylong program, Cultivating Resilience and Wisdom through Nature-Based Practices, August, 2020
“I recently had the pleasure to participate in a meditative hike to Hook Mountain guided by Lin Gordon. It was my first meditative hike. Importantly, a meditative hike does not just combine hiking and meditation – instead it creates an entirely different experience altogether. At carefully chosen points, Lin also shared with us select thought provoking poems and essays, deepening our experience. Lin’s careful planning and skillful tailoring of the hike created an experience which heightened our awareness and enhanced our ability to connect with nature and each other in a meaningful way. This entire hike was a wonderful and included some insightful moments for me. I can recommend Lin Gordon and “Being In The Wild” without hesitation.” – Kerri U, 2019
“I was looking for an interesting meditation event. I found the event arranged by Lin in Central Park. It was such a beautiful experience. I have been meditating for a few years. I thought I know a little bit about meditation, but I realized I know so very little about the different ways to meditate and experience and feel. We did some amazing practices which really made me present and allowed me to experience things in new ways. The whole program was spectacular with the unique practices combined with reading so many poems which helped evoke the experience.
After attending the Central Park meditation I saw the day hike to Lake Awosting. As someone who can get anxious, all anxiety and tension released as I walked through the beautiful surroundings guided in special ways of seeing, hearing, feeling and sensing.
Lin’s depth of experience and the way she present everything allows for very special things to happen. She brought with her another senior meditation teacher who was also amazing. Lin combines her own years of deep practice with a thoughtful and inspiring guidance. It comes across as very simple because she has gone very deep and share that experience with others.” – Jonathan P., 2018
The Being in the Wild nature-based silent retreat was an incredible experience that inspired, rejuvenated, and awakened spirit and senses. Organized yet open, the format brought both structure and ease. A wonderful introduction for those new to nature-based meditation and an opportunity to deepen your practice for those with a nature-based meditation practice. I can’t wait to sign up again!
– From a weekend retreat at Eastover, 2018
This retreat was life changing. It opened me up to so much, for my own personal healing, and also to a deeper understanding of the land, our ancestors, and how we are so interconnected. Lin and Lee are so welcoming, so honest, and such authentic teachers.
– From a weekend retreat at Eastover, 2018
“Anyone practicing dharma, mindfulness and presence in any location is wonderful to share with sangha fellows. Connecting in nature is natural. Discussing and sharing is lovely. The beauty of the dharma and the sangha makes the triple gem come alive even more so out in a natural setting like the park, the ocean, the mountains, the desert, connecting with our mother earth.” – A participant from a Central Park event, 2017
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