Introduction to Way of Nature
Way of Nature (WoN) is a universal, common ground and nature-based path to liberation and deep connection with all of life. This path creatively transmits ancient wisdom into contemporary application that meets our world today. It is designed to help people deepen their connection with the natural world and experience profound healing and personal transformation.
Way of Nature does not adhere to the structure of any one belief system, but rather blends a variety of spiritual and energy practices with our interfaith Twelve Guiding Principles of Natural Liberation, creating a unique, universal approach to spiritual realization. We honor all of the great enlightening lineages and seek to express the common ground they share on the path to liberation.
Our process combines Awareness Training with meditative time spent alone (AllOne) in Nature. This Awareness Training provides highly essentialized principles and practices to connect with Outer, Inner and True Nature. With roots that stem from many of the world's great liberating lineages, Way of Nature is a truly unique, effective path that illuminates indescribable joy arising out of our authentic communion with the Three Natures.
Way of Nature emphasizes a path profoundly committed to healing our human relationships with Nature and Gaia. This is creatively reflected in our work with environmental and preservation projects, including documentary films, decentralized renewable energy programs, organic gardening, landscaping, and developing ecologically creative models of sustainable communities. What makes Way of Nature unique is our personal commitment to dynamically apply our spiritual principles to our environmental efforts, consequently merging and expanding spiritual, ecological and social consciousness. Please consider making a donation to the Way of Nature Foundation or the Way of Nature LLC to help inspire and move our essential and unique contributions forward into planetary solutions.
"Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind rest at peace. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the Source. Returning to the Source is stillness, which is the way of Nature. The way of Nature is unchanging."
- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
The Twelve Guiding Principles
of Natural Liberation
The Twelve Guiding Principles of Natural Liberation are a multi-faceted Matrix, where we can enter from many doorways, depending upon our unique situation. Taken together, these Twelve Guiding Principles and their associated practices create a unique body of teachings that form the Heart Essence of the Way of Nature path.
John P. Milton devoted many years of study, deep training and spiritual cultivation in some of the world's most profoundly enlightening, earth-connected traditions to present these core principles in a clear and concise manner. Synthesized and distilled from the ancient teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, Dzogchen, Tantra, Vedanta, and several Shamanic paths, these 12 Principles are a culmination of John’s many years (starting in 1945) of solo immersion and spiritual practice in the wilderness. For those of you searching for a path to Sacred Illumination, these teachings are offered as a useful way to support your journey into the Boundless.
1. The Fundamental Truth
2. Commit Yourself Completely to Liberation in this Lifetime
3. Relax
4. Be Present
5. Cultivate Universal Energy
6. Go with the Universal Flow
7. Rest in the Radiance of the Open Heart
8. Active Compassion
9. Cut Through to Clarity
10. Return to Source
11. Source Awareness Is... Remain in Recognition
12. Serve as a Warrior of the Open Heart, Unconditionally-Loving Heart and Source Awareness for the Liberation of all Beings
13. Don't Take All These 12 Principles too Seriously
Transformational Programs
with Unique Benefits
Fostering personal and planetary evolution, Way of Nature’s transformational programs reach a diverse global community of creative and passionate souls committed to exploring and sharing the liberating recognition of Source Awareness as our True Nature. Through this deep awareness blooms new appreciation for and ever-deepening communion with our magnificent planet. Our transformational programs provide unlimited opportunities for personal growth and for the cultivation of pathways leading toward greater planetary service.
Experience these key benefits by participating in our programs:
Relax areas of contraction and transform your body, mind and spirit.
Accomplish deep levels of relaxation and transform the stresses of daily life. Explore levels of depth of your inner being in the comfort of Nature‘s beautiful and abundant landscapes, forever transforming the way you see yourself and see the world. Release deeply rooted patterns that are blocking or limiting your highest potential. Take time to reflect on your essential nature while Mother Nature and Eternal Nature hold you and cradle you to heal and transform your mind, body and spirit in profound ways.
Understand the importance of presence and being in the moment.
Access a deep and penetrating connection to ancient and modern wisdom that will profoundly revolutionize your ability to expand awareness and harmonize your relationship with Self, others, Nature, and Source in powerful and transformational ways by living from the Now.
Cultivate innate receptivity and vibrancy in full presence.
Develop your energy by learning ancient techniques of Qigong, T'ai Chi, Shamanism and Tantra that will not only uplift your spirit but will also help you create a much more vibrant and fully embodied being.
Recognize the interconnectivity of all forms of Nature.
Increase your keen sense of observing, knowing, interacting and connecting with Outer Nature in deeply mystical, grounded and practical ways. Discover new ways to be in communion with the natural world and all its inhabitants with greater confidence, understanding, and direct experience under the canopy of the sun, the moon, the planets and the stars.
Immerse in the Way of Nature worldwide community.
By joining Way of Nature as a Member of our growing community, you will discover greater adventure, exploration, growth, healing, connection, expansion, open-heartedness and gratitude.
Have You Found Your Sacred Space in Nature?
