Even as a mother protects with her life
Her child, her only child,
So with a boundless heart
Should one cherish all living beings.
—The Buddha
Amid the delights and difficulties of parenting lie opportunities for real spiritual insights. Themes of this book include: the
koan
of loving and letting go, going beyond oneself to care for others, and developing a boundless heart.
Within the daily challenges that being a parent presents, Sara Burns, mother and Buddhist practitioner, points out how caring for our children can become a profound spiritual journey.