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by Edie Farwell,Rinchen Khando Choegyal,Anne Maiden Brown

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Edie Farwell,Rinchen Khando Choegyal,Anne Maiden Brown

ISBN13:

978-0861715794

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0861715799

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English

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Wisdom Publications; First Printing edition (December 2, 2008)

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Social Sciences

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Anthropology

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From Before Conception Through Early Childhood. By Anne Maiden Brown and Edie Farwell. Edie Farwell is Executive Director of the Sustainability Leaders Network

From Before Conception Through Early Childhood. Foreword by Rinchen Khando Choegyal. Edie Farwell is Executive Director of the Sustainability Leaders Network. She strives to accelerate the shift to economic, social and environmental sustainability by increasing the effectiveness of well-positioned sustainability leaders from the business, non-profit, government and philanthropy sectors.

Edie Farwell is Executive Director of the Sustainability Leaders Network.

Anne Hubbell Maiden, Edie Farwell. I enjoyed this book because I have an interest in Tibetian culture. I wouldn't recommend it as a pregnancy/ parenting book. Jennifer Yost rated it really liked it Oct 28, 2012. A lovely aid in welcoming a child to the world, this is an inspiring and practical introduction for parents, health workers, policy makers, educators, spiritual students, and others to an integrated system of health care which includes body, emotions, mind, spirit, relationships, and environment. Millamoi rated it really liked it Aug 09, 2014. Brooke rated it liked it Oct 04, 2016.

It seems that there is evidence that Tibetans were the first people to study and illustrate the conception and development of the fetus through gestation.

The material is drawn from practice within the refugee community, principally in Dharamsala, Northern India, home of the Tibetan government in exile. It seems that there is evidence that Tibetans were the first people to study and illustrate the conception and development of the fetus through gestation.

by Anne Maiden Brown and Anne Hubbell Maiden. This is a good book that takes an intimate look at Tibetan culture. One of the most fascanating aspects of cultures is how each one has a different technique to raise their young ones. There is no other book like it to my knowledge. Neat parenting ideas, and great information about Tibetan culture.

Additional Product Features. Edie Farwell, Anne Hubbell Maiden. Place of Publication. Pregnancy & Parenting.

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The Tibetans were among the first to study conception and fetal development

The Tibetans were among the first to study conception and fetal development. The book is chronologically organized to illustrate customs surrounding seven developmental stages in the formation of a new human life: Preconception, when the couple and community prepare to conceive. Conception, especially beliefs about reincarnation and Tibetan values about the creation of life. Gestation, including care from the baby's point of view and how pregnancy is experienced by the mother and her community.

The Tibetan Art of Parenting From Before Conception Through Early Childhood.

Authors Anne Hubbell Maiden and Edie Farwell cover all aspects of traditional Tibetan parenting from . Edie Farwell, Anne Maiden Brown.

Authors Anne Hubbell Maiden and Edie Farwell cover all aspects of traditional Tibetan parenting from conception onwards, both exploring ancient techniques and reinterpreting them for a modern audience. Far more than just a parenting guide, the book is a fascinating look into an intimate and revered part of Tibetan culture. It makes a welcome addition to the library of newlyweds, expectant parents, and parents with children of all ages who are interested in a practical approach to parenthood that recognizes community and everyone's responsibility to both self and planet.

Published in 1997 by Wisdom Publications, Boston, USA. The Buddhist view of birth is spacious. It encompasses vast cycles of death, bardo (the state between death and rebirth), and rebirth. The experience of bardo is a result of the life experiences and actions, or karma, of the being who enters it. It can be quite frightening or seductively pleasant

This is an inspiring and practical introduction for parents, health workers, policy makers, educators, spiritual students, and others to an integrated system of health care that includes body, emotions, mind, spirit, relationships, and environment. An invaluable guide for anyone interested in anything from holistic healthcare to the myths, legends, and child-rearing practices of the Tibetan people.

Fordg

If you are interested the Tibetan cultural perspectives on conception, pregnancy, birth, bonding, infancy and early childhood then this book is for you. I found it very informative. If you are interested in the spiritual side of things, specifically Tibetan Buddhist perspectives on conception, pregnancy, birth and bonding then you'll like my book: Enlightened Pregnancy: Connecting with Your Baby Spiritually, which is based on ancient Tibetan Buddhist wisdom but is written for modern readers.

Alsardin

Even though we aren't Tibetan.

Thetahuginn

Pretty thorough research, candid stories.

Uleran

It fails to touch on some of the problems regarding maternal and infant mortality of the Tibetan people still living in the TAR.

Gom

I really enjoyed this book, but readers should pay close attention to the subtitle: From Before Conception Through Early Childhood. The first half of this book covers the stages of preconception, conception, gestation and birth, which many Westerners might not yet consider 'parenting'. Once the book does begin to cover actual childcare techniques, it is focused only on the infancy and early childhood stages. Also, readers should note that this is not a book on Buddhist parenting per se, but instead specifically covers Tibetan parenting, i.e. Tibetan cultural and medical practices. In many ways it is more of an anthropological study (and that is the background of one of its authors.) However, since Buddhism permeates every aspect of Tibetan life, I think anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism will also get a lot from this book. Themes of karma, rebirth, and subtle energies underlie all the Tibetan's beliefs re: parenting and childcare.

Below are the seven stages of parenting presented in the book with sample insights from each stage. Note that I am only including one or two items from each stage - within the book there are many included, and each is covered in much more detail.

Preconception: Parents prepare to conceive, including at times with Buddhist rituals and purification practices, as it is believed that parental actions and states of awareness during this period will karmically influence the type of child they attract.

Conception: Beliefs related to conception are summed up as follows: "Life is ongoing, and the spirit seeking incarnation is attracted by the specific energetic quality of the parents, even as they engage in intercourse." Once conception has occurred, it is believed that the child 'forgets' its past life memories until later in gestation.

Gestation: Spiritual practice and ritual by the parents during pregnancy, especially the mother, is believed to benefit the baby. Dreams by either parent, but again particularly the mother, are important during pregnancy, and can offer clues to the child's nature and later life. In the 26th week of gestation - interestingly around the 'fetal age of viability' in Western medicine - the child begins to remember its past lives again, and it will retain these memories, at least to some extent, until the age of around 8 years old.

Birth: The belief that being born human is extremely rare and fortunate influences how Tibetans view birth. There are often rituals to celebrate, and it is viewed as one critical event within an infinite cycle of rebirths. Many Tibetans birth at home, with family members attending.

Bonding: There is a 3-4 day period of exclusively family bonding before the child is introduced to the community. Early parenting involves plenty of "water, sun, touch, fresh air, and massage" all of which provide the baby "with needed nourishment and connection to the earth."

Infancy: Tibetans believe infants are very sensitive to energies - positive and negative - that many adults have lost the capacity to feel. They take both their children's intuitions and energetic disturbances very seriously, and Lamas may be consulted in cases of both. As for a child's development, they believe that every milestone should be celebrated, and have rituals associated with many.

Early Childhood: It's believed that children have a natural purity of mind and naivete lasting up until about 8 years old that needs to be taken into account when parenting and educating them. At the same time, discipline is essential, especially in relationships, where harmony with others is emphasized above everything else.

If these themes interest you, and/or you are interested in Tibetan culture and/or Tibetan Buddhism, The Tibetan Art of Parenting is a wonderful book for learning more.

Bukus

It is well written, but completely anecdotal. Given the title and back cover, I expected a bit more objectivity and scientific rigor.

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