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Buddhist practitioner Napthali has written an eminently practical book that gives frazzled mothers usable advice and empathy. At a time in their lives when women must balance the pulls of instinct, hormonally charged emotion and familial and social expectations, it is both possible and highly beneficial to practice Buddhism. While Buddhism has a long history of monastic practice and application, its modern expansion into the West has emphasized its relevance to householders. Parenting books are a logical application, though still relatively few in number (e.g. Jacqueline Kramer's Buddha Mom: The Path of Mindful Mothering). In a highly selective culling of teachings, Napthali wisely focuses on maternal mind states and how Buddhism can give a mother insight and literal breathing space before she responds to any parenting situation. The essential Buddhist teaching that all things are impermanent is highly relevant when responding to, for example, a toddler throwing a tantrum in public. The book is perhaps less deep than those written by longtime teachers, as so many Buddhist books are. But precisely because she is not a teacher and is in the midst of mothering, Napthali offers the approachable and authentic perspective of a rank-and-file practitioner who lives the techniques and situations she writes about. This book will be most useful for mothers of young children, providing them spiritual resources at a life stage when women need all the help they can get.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“The author guides busy women in the art of transforming their lives in the midst of chaos.” -- Library Journal
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
too bad about the new cover,
By liz (victoria bc) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. It constantly brings us back to what's important and why we are parenting. I do think the new cover is a shame though, as it gives the impression that the book is for parents of infants, when in fact it is for parents of children from 0 - adulthood. Or at least I find the teachings applicable to parenting older children.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for Every New Mother,
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This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children (Paperback)
I highly recommend that every mother read Buddhism for Mothers, even if you do not practice Buddhism. Bringing the insightful 2500 yr old teachings of the Buddha and blending them into practical advice for mothers of young children is so necessary for every parent to read and implement.The author Sarah Napthali (from Australia) is so real and easy to identify with. Several years ago, I tried reading a different parenting buddhism book and felt the author was way to "perfect" to relate to and put it down half read. Each chapter of Buddhism for Mothers deals with an area to work on (dealing with anger, finding calm, parenting mindfully) and offers ways to evolve to a more mindful loving parent. I also thoroughly enjoyed "Creating Loving Relationships" and "Living With Partners". Packed with many helpful tips to create connections in a real and honest way, something our society is seriously lacking. I think my favourite chapter was "Finding Happiness". Being a mother is absolutely wonderful, however, if all of us mothers were honest we can say that mothering is hugely challenging and lonely and selfless and occasionally stressful, having a positive outlook and changing your "delusion" or "perception" of your reality is absolutely necessary to create a sense of calm peacefulness, which I think every one needs. In Buddhism for Mothers, Napthali gives you the starting tools to create your new mindful path.
5.0 out of 5 stars
does the trick,
This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children (Paperback)
Since the whole Old Testament thing has become back in vogue due to Dubya's administration, isn't it refreshing that little gems like this exist? This one presents highly useful ideas to Moms and parents everywhere on alternatives to the "spare the rod, spoil the child" motif. Thank God.I presented this book to a Mom who was open-minded to the ideas presented and it was very well received, indeed. Glad I made the purchase.
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