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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... thoughts . As for guilt , Tibetans don't even have a word for it , she writes .'- Sydney Morning Herald ' If you liked her first book , Buddhism for Mothers , then you'll adore this one . It'll give you a new perspective on parenting ...
... thoughts . As for guilt , Tibetans don't even have a word for it , she writes .'- Sydney Morning Herald ' If you liked her first book , Buddhism for Mothers , then you'll adore this one . It'll give you a new perspective on parenting ...
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... thoughts . With our thoughts we make the world . According to Buddhist teachings , our capacity for happiness depends on the state of our minds . And as there is no God - figure in Buddhism , responsibility for managing our minds and ...
... thoughts . With our thoughts we make the world . According to Buddhist teachings , our capacity for happiness depends on the state of our minds . And as there is no God - figure in Buddhism , responsibility for managing our minds and ...
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... thoughts, as well as on living with others more calmly and happily. As mothers we're particularly ripe to hear about Buddhism because we have an intimate understanding of two of its cornerstones: we understand there is suffering in life ...
... thoughts, as well as on living with others more calmly and happily. As mothers we're particularly ripe to hear about Buddhism because we have an intimate understanding of two of its cornerstones: we understand there is suffering in life ...
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... thoughts and actions are less than wise, all we need is to be aware, to pay attention rather than let them forge ahead unnoticed. We aim to see clearly what is going on. And we actively cultivate more healthy states of mind. I once ...
... thoughts and actions are less than wise, all we need is to be aware, to pay attention rather than let them forge ahead unnoticed. We aim to see clearly what is going on. And we actively cultivate more healthy states of mind. I once ...
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... thought processes behind them and their effect on my mind and body , then my awareness would give me a much greater chance of becoming more compassionate towards others . There's no need to get with myself or feel guilty . I have ...
... thought processes behind them and their effect on my mind and body , then my awareness would give me a much greater chance of becoming more compassionate towards others . There's no need to get with myself or feel guilty . I have ...
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 9 Meditating | 165 |
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 |
Chapter 10 Putting it into practice | 185 |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children Sarah Napthali Aucun aperçu disponible - 2010 |
Expressions et termes fréquents
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