“Buddhism is not dogmatic; it is very much about the intelligent and sensitive application of principles to the many and varied situations we find ourselves in”
The Eastbourne Buddhist Group have a fantastic box of books which I am working my way through. The quote at the top of this post is from the introduction to a book of essays written by women who have been ordained within the Buddhist tradition. These women look at how they bring together different aspects of their lives with their Buddhist practice and ideals. These aspects include motherhood, relationships, work and feminism. These women lead very diverse lives but all follow the Buddhist path.
This book has got me thinking… even with my girls being teenagers, it can be hard to reconcile Buddhism with motherhood. I think about my lifestyle and my work – both are not always compatible with my Buddhist ideals. Actually – lets be real, “not always compatible” is very much an understatement. I am so early on in this journey. Reading this book makes me even more determined to find my way to a simpler life.
This book appears to be out of print at the moment but second hand copies are available! The amazon link is below.
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