Mark Coleman is a meditation teacher, wilderness guide, and founder of the Mindfulness Institute. He is a senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has spent decades guiding individuals and groups into deeper connection with nature through mindfulness practice. His work bridges Buddhist meditation, wilderness awareness, and ecological stewardship. Mark is the author of several books, including Awake in the Wild and From Suffering to Peace, and is widely recognized for his leadership in the field of nature-based mindfulness.