Bücher von Jacqueline Kramer

In Buddha Mom, Jacqueline Kramer beautifully illuminates the ways in which motherhood can be woven with the spiritual life. Drawing upon her twenty years as a practicing Buddhist, as well as many other wisdom traditions from around the world, she offers powerful insights into cultivating a more spiritual attitude toward parenting.In chapters, guided by central Buddhist themes-Simplicity, Nurturance, Joyful Service, Unconditional Love-Kramer's personal experience of pregnancy, birth, and then raising her daughter to adulthood serves as a guide to integrating the roles of parent and spiritual being. A celebration of all that motherhood can be, Buddha Mom presents an inspiring vision of child rearing.

Parents today are often overwhelmed by demands at work and home. Many regret that they no longer have time for their spiritual practice, while others wish to bring more spirituality into their lives now that they have children to raise. Drawing from her own daily practices and classic techniques from Eastern and Western religions, author Jacqueline Kramer offers simple practices to improve your quality of life. 10 Spiritual Practices for Busy Parents gently guides you through a series of daily opportunities to practice mindfulness, gratitude, love, generosity, and other spiritual qualities. Each is presented as an opportunity rather than another item for a to-do list. These time-tested tools have been shown to build happy lives, regardless of your religion.Take a moment away from your busy schedule and find the path to peace of mind. Your children will thank you!