Buddhism for MothersAllen & Unwin, 1 mai 2010 - 240 pages Become a calmer and happier mother with Buddhism for Mothers. 'This is an excellent, practical guide to everyday Buddhism not just for mothers, but for everyone who has ever had a mother.' Vicki Mackenzie, author of the bestselling Why Buddhism Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. This book is different. It is a book for mothers. Buddhism for Mothers explores the potential to be with your children in the all-important present moment; to gain the most joy out of being with them. How can this be done calmly and with a minimum of anger, worry and negative thinking? How can mothers negotiate the changed conditions of their relationships with partners, family and even with friends? Using Buddhist practices, Sarah Napthali offers ways of coping with the day-to-day challenges of motherhood. Ways that also allow space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. By acknowledging the sorrows as well as the joys of mothering Buddhism for Mothers can help you shift your perspective so that your mind actually helps you through your day rather than dragging you down. This is Buddhism at its most accessible, applied to the daily realities of ordinary parents. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought you'd be, it's well worthwhile reading this book. It can make a difference. |
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... it's up to each individual to choose where in the vast world of Buddhism they slot in—if at all. I must also add that I am a very ordinary woman. Most Buddhist writers have a list of credentials as long as any reclining Buddha. Some of ...
... it's up to each individual to choose where in the vast world of Buddhism they slot in—if at all. I must also add that I am a very ordinary woman. Most Buddhist writers have a list of credentials as long as any reclining Buddha. Some of ...
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... It's your journey. Buddhist teachings provide an excellent explanation of whatever is going on along your way, as well as presenting a well-travelled path to happiness. C HAPTER 1 buddhism and motherhood MOTHERS OF SMALL CHILDREN xiv ...
... It's your journey. Buddhist teachings provide an excellent explanation of whatever is going on along your way, as well as presenting a well-travelled path to happiness. C HAPTER 1 buddhism and motherhood MOTHERS OF SMALL CHILDREN xiv ...
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... It's true that other mothers can be great allies, but most of us tend to be poor listeners, if only because our children are constantly interrupting us. In the event that you know a wise confidant, it's unlikely that this human treasure ...
... It's true that other mothers can be great allies, but most of us tend to be poor listeners, if only because our children are constantly interrupting us. In the event that you know a wise confidant, it's unlikely that this human treasure ...
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... its elements of suffering, but who wants to dwell on these? Buddhism could look like a depressing path if this was as ... it's also about a mind-expanding experience of love. The love of a mother for a child is the. I teach suffering and ...
... its elements of suffering, but who wants to dwell on these? Buddhism could look like a depressing path if this was as ... it's also about a mind-expanding experience of love. The love of a mother for a child is the. I teach suffering and ...
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... It's been raining for days. You haven't had enough sleep and you've been stuck in your noisy living room for hours. Your children have been arguing, nagging and forcing you to listen to their awful music. You lose your temper over some ...
... It's been raining for days. You haven't had enough sleep and you've been stuck in your noisy living room for hours. Your children have been arguing, nagging and forcing you to listen to their awful music. You lose your temper over some ...
Table des matières
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Chapter 3 Finding calm | 41 |
Chapter 4 Dealing with anger | 59 |
Chapter 5 Worrying about our children | 79 |
Chapter 6 Creating loving relationships | 99 |
Chapter 7 Living with partners | 123 |
Chapter 8 Finding happiness and losing our selfimage | 145 |
Chapter 10 Putting it into practice | 185 |
Appendix 1 The noble eightfold path | 202 |
Appendix 2 Helpful books | 206 |
Appendix 3 Helpful websites | 210 |
Appendix 4 From the scriptures | 212 |
Appendix 5 Buddhism for mothers of newborns | 215 |
Bibliography | 219 |
Index | 222 |
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