The Tibetan Art of Parenting

The Tibetan Art of Parenting presents traditional Tibetan parenting practices from conception onward, highlighting all of these practices and reinterpreting them for a modern audience, in an effort to bring these ancient techniques to light. In Tibet the birth of a child is a long interconnected process. As parents and children we are woven together in an intimate fabric that goes far beyond a nine month gestation period. We are directly connected from one life to the next and we are an integral part of both the external and internal world. It provides not only an introduction to the rituals and practice of a holistic approach to parenting; it is also a fascinating look into a very intimate and revered part of Tibetan life and culture. A culture that is completed steeped in the Buddhist traditions of wisdom, compassion and the complete and total interconnectedness of all things provides a fascinating and refreshing new approach to the way we raise and prepare ourselves for our children. In providing an explanation of these holistic and organic techniques of parenting coupled with a fascinating cultural exploration, The Tibetan Art of Parenting is completely unique. It should find a welcome home on the bookshelves of newlyweds, expectant parents, and parents with children of all ages who are interested in embracing a practical approach to being a parent that is intertwined with the recognition of our interconnectedness and universal responsibility that are so important to the well- being of both ourselves and our planet.