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Buddhism for Mothers

By: Sarah Napthali
Narrated by: Rebecca Macauley
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 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. 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.©2003 Sarah Napthali (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Eastern Meditation Motherhood Parenting & Families Philosophy Relationships Happiness Rage

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Critic reviews

"Emotional support of the finest kind: funny, uplifting, reassuring, real and wise. A truly 'mothering' book for mothers ... and their children will benefit hugely." (Stephanie Dowrick)
"This is an excellent, practical guide to everyday Buddhism not just for mothers, but for everyone who has ever had a mother." (Vicki Mackenzie)
"This empathetic book is written by a practicing Buddhist mother for other mothers who face daily assaults on their desire to be calm and centered. Napthali explains early on that she’s a mother, not a spiritual leader, and that she lives her Buddhism each day, and it is this practical, caring persona that narrator Rebecca Macauley brings to life. With her youthful-sounding Australian voice, Macauley enlivens the many anecdotes Napthali includes—stories of mothers trying to be mindful of their parenting mission in a world that offers constant distractions and frustrations, and tales that show how mothers who strive to be extraordinarily nurturing often fail to care for themselves. Macauley’s contemplative voice nicely expresses Napthali’s many soothing insights into the gifts that Buddhism offers mothers." (AudioFile Magazine)
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I have read this and now listening. I think I might just listen on repeat lol as I need to hear this every day

Love this book and the others

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I listened to this whilst Breastfeeding and it was a good choice as it was easy listening. The content was interesting but if you've read books on Buddhism before, you will likely have already pieced this together.

Easy Listening

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If you could sum up Buddhism for Mothers in three words, what would they be?

A different approach to motherhood and life

What other book might you compare Buddhism for Mothers to, and why?

I have read many many books on gentle parenting and parenting in general, but no other book has had such a great effect on me. It helped me to enjoy life, kids, even my kids trantrums are now a moment to learn and not to get nervous as I did before. I don't know why I didnt know about this book when I was pregnat!

Which character – as performed by Rebecca Macauley – was your favourite?

Neutral calm voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I just heard it when taking my kids for a walk in the buggy. It was more like a spa session hearing this book!

Any additional comments?

Is not a religious book, it shows you how to approach life in a more mindfull and loving way.

A must read book for mothers

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Sarah Napthali communicates buddhism with such actualism and ease, it can reach anyone who stops and listens. Sure, there are many ways to this, many takes on buddhism, but implementing it into our lives for not just our but for others’ sake and the greater good takes effort. Well, if someone has that effort, here’s the manual.

the greatest message one can get

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An excellent listen with lots of practical techniques for the everyday life of mothers.

Highly recommend

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Listened to this book while feeding 4 month old baby to sleep each night. It has helped me so much already with coping with motherhood and looking at my reactions to situations (really useful when dealing with a 2 year olds tantrums!). Great section at the end with further books to read. I'll be looking at all of them. This book has made me enjoy my maternity and time with children so much. I've never read anything about Buddhism before, this is hopefully the start of a great journey.

Inspiring and wonderful introduction to Buddhism

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