Most Popular Books by Sarah Napthali

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.

Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, this revised and updated edition of The Complete Buddhism for Mothers gives personal and honest advice based on Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children. Become a calmer and happier mother with The Complete Buddhism for Mothers, fully revised and updated for the modern mother. Entering 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 face the challenge of raising them. This book is different. Bound together in this edition, Buddhism for Mothers and Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children explore the joy of being with your children in the all-important present moment, inspiring you to be more patient, loving and attentive towards your family members, other parents, and, most of all, yourself. Writing from personal experience and weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative, Sarah shows us how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers to be more open and content. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought you''d be, the personal and honest advice in this book is well worth reading. ''Napthali is a lovely writer.'' The Sydney Morning Herald ''An oasis of calm and tranquillity.'' Mind & Body ''Funny, uplifting, reassuring, real and wise. A truly "mothering" book for mother.'' Stephanie Dowrick

With her children at school, a mother is on to a new stage of her life, playing a new role. The daily challenges she confronts have changed, yet for each one Buddhist teachings of mindfulness, compassion and calm are invaluable. This book explores those teachings through many scenarios, including managing the stress of numerous deadlines, coping with routine and repetition, answering children''s tricky questions about how the world works, fitting in with other parents, managing our fears and expectations for our children, and dealing with difficult behaviours in both children and adults. In her usual warm, wise, inclusive and accessible style, Sarah also suggests ways to share Buddhist teachings with children so they maintain a connection to their own inner wisdom rather than reacting to peers and the media. Within this book, mothers will find the inspiration to be more patient, loving and attentive towards their children, other family members, other parents, but most of all, themselves. WC Sarah Napthali is a mother of two young boys who strives to apply Buddhist teachings in her daily life. She is the author of Buddhism for Mothers, which has sold 60,000 copies around the world and been translated into nine languages to date, and Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children (formerly published under the title Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions). Since the children started school, Sarah is very pleased to report that she manages to meditate (almost) daily.

Within these warm and often funny pages, Buddhist teachings are at their most accessible. Even if exploring Buddhism is not where you thought you''d be right now, read any page of Buddhism for Parents on the Go and think about its relevance to your life. Make space in your busy days to be kinder to yourself. From advice to the sleep deprived to dealing with the drama of toddler tantrums to thoughts on teenage egocentrism, this invaluable book will teach you how to manage the expectations you have of yourself, your partner and your children. Buddhism for Parents On the Go will help you conquer the day-to-day challenges of life, reduce your stress levels and gain true insight into the ever-changing joys of parenthood.

"A combination of personal narrative and stories gathered from mothers, this guide shows how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers: Buddhists and non Buddhists, be more open, attentive, and content. By guiding mothers on a spiritual path, this evocation also helps them cultivate wisdom, open-heartedness, and a better understanding of themselves and their children. The Buddhist teachings and principles help answer questions that all mothers face, especially those with young children: Who are my children? Who am I? How can I do my best by my children and myself? What to do about all that housework? Written in a clear and engaging style, this warm and simple meditation facilitates parenting with awareness, purpose, and love."--Global Books in Print.

Learn Buddhist principles that can help enrich your romantic life, your life in general, and the lives of those around you. Surely a happy marriage for a normally adjusted couple is a simple matter of give-and-take—some patience, tolerance, and just trying to be cheerful as often as possible. There is no shortage of books providing relationship advice that can help us with these matters. But Buddhist teachings address more than just surface knowledge, and guide us to delve deeper into our psyches. With an emphasis on self-compassion, Buddhism for Couples explains how to apply Buddhist teachings to your relationships to patch things up, hold things together, and, even on good days, scale the heights of relationship happiness. Written for both men and women, this book tackles the loaded subjects of housework, anger, sex, conflict, and infidelity, and introduces Buddhist strategies that can enrich a relationship. Humorous and informative, Buddhism for Couples provides a fresh approach to living as a couple, persuading us to leave behind stale, habitual ways of relating that don’t work.

For all mothers who loved the simplicity, clarity and warmth of the bestselling Buddhism for Mothers, comes the book which answers the next lot of questions. Now the mother of a toddler and a primary school-aged child, Sarah Napthali writes of the next stage of the parenting journey.

Exploring first-hand the amazing potential of mushrooms, MDMA, LSD and other life-enhancing substances. Twenty years on from the bestselling success of Buddhism for Mothers, Sarah Napthali remains keen to explore the depths of the human experience. Intrigued by reports of the power of mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, ayahuasca and others, and the immense potential for personal and spiritual growth, she becomes determined to try these medicines and apply what she learns to the challenges she now faces as a newly divorced empty-nester. Over one year, Sarah takes eight psychedelic medicines. She navigates the highs of new romance and travel, but also grapples with the loss of old friends and a confrontation with aching loneliness. The psychedelic renaissance has provided a wealth of empirical evidence about the potential of these medicines, but this is a first-person account, a chance to join someone on their trips, and see how they impact her daily life.

Sarah Napthali, a Buddhizmus anyáknak szerzője ezúttal kisgyerekes anyákhoz szól a tőle megszokott derűvel és humorral. Olyan szellemi-lelki utazásra invitál, amely nyomán nyitottabb, figyelmesebb és felszabadultabb szülőkké válhatunk. A buddhizmus tanításai hozzásegítenek ahhoz, hogy megválaszoljuk a szülői lét alapkérdéseit: Kicsoda a gyermekem valójában? Ki vagyok én? Mit tehetek, hogy a legjobbat adjam a gyerekemnek és saját magamnak? Hogyan viszonyuljak a nemszeretem házimunkához? És nem utolsósorban: Ennyiből áll az élet? A szerző rengeteg személyes példát és megoldási javaslatot hoz saját családjából és más anyák tapasztalataiból, türelemmel és alázattal kalauzol, hogy tudatosan, oldottan és harmonikusan élhessük meg a mindennapokat a számunkra legfontosabbakkal: a gyerekeinkkel.

Amikor gyermekünk első osztályos lesz, nemcsak az ő élete változik meg, anyaként mi is új kihívások elé nézünk. A stressz és a mindennapos szervezési feladatok mellett az anyaság új szerepeivel is meg kell birkóznunk, ami további feszültségek és bizonytalanság forrása lehet. Fel kell készülnünk arra is, hogy megválaszoljuk gyermekünk az élettel kapcsolatos kis és nagy kérdéseit, és olyan témákról beszélgessünk vele, amelyeket sok szülő kényesnek tart – ehhez azonban előbb gyakran nekünk magunknak is ki kell alakítanunk az ezekkel kapcsolatos álláspontunkat. Sarah Napthali, a Buddhizmus anyáknak és a Buddhizmus kisgyerekes anyáknak szerzője két fiú édesanyja, így saját gyakorlatán keresztül tudja bemutatni, hogyan segíthetnek a buddhizmus elvei az iskolás években felmerülő kihívások kezelésében. Bölcs humora, személyes példái és átgondolt tanácsai segítenek, hogy világnézettől függetlenül úgy tudjunk helytállni ebben az időszakban, hogy közben megőrizzük családunk harmóniáját.

Aanwijzingen hoe om te gaan met opvoedingsproblemen vanuit boeddhistisch perspectief.

Pedagogische adviezen vanuit een boeddhistische invalshoek.

Im Alltag mit kleinen Kindern gehen Geduld und innere Ruhe leicht verloren. Sarah Napthali zeigt, wie es anders geht. Die zweifache Mutter und praktizierende Buddhistin gibt hier viele wertvolle Alltagstipps aus erster Hand. Von ihren Erfahrungen können alle Eltern profitieren, um geduldiger und achtsamer mit den Kindern – aber auch mit sich selbst – umzugehen.

Imaginez une mère calme, sereine. Les contrariétés ne l''ébranlent pas. S''il lui arrive de manquer de sagesse ou de compassion, elle ne perd pas son temps à culpabiliser ; elle se dit simplement qu''elle fera mieux la prochaine fois. En sa présence, ses enfants se sentent bien, valorisés, compris. On loue sa gentillesse, sa lucidité, son esprit de décision. Il est possible de lui ressembler en appliquant certains principes du bouddhisme. Sarah Napthali, mère de deux enfants et bouddhiste pratiquante, montre ici comment gérer ses émotions, canaliser sa colère, et surtout ne pas se laisser envahir par ses enfants tout en étant pleinement présente dans les moments importants.

本书作者以育儿过程中的酸甜苦辣为经,以对佛法的清明领悟为纬,织出一张修行之网,缀满隐藏在生活角落里的美与感动,带读者体味其中的安宁与开阔.

Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, Buddhism for Mothers discusses Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children.