1.23.2010

How to raise a Buddhist child


1. Honestly, have no idea.
2. Diligently, make no effort.
3. Faithfully, accept what is.
4. Sincerely, pay attention.
5. Be kind.
6. Otherwise, apologize.
7. Raise a Buddhist parent instead.


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21 comments:

hadv said...

Hahaha this is so funny. But so true.

Nancy said...

Amazing, how when you turn your attention in the proper direction and listen just at the right time, somebody says exactly what you need to hear. Thank you for this, on this morning. Thank you.

Kathleen Botsford said...

I bow to you oh wise one!

6512 and growing said...

Clicked and learned. Thank you.

mama p said...

! :)

Thea Coughlin said...

very wise:)

jena strong said...

I have some serious raising to do.

Terri said...

but, WHAT IF . . . ?

heh. kidding.

Karen Maezen Miller said...

Jena, not so serious. Push away from the desk. Stand up. A Buddhist parent raised, honestly.

Mama Zen said...

Today, I will make an effort to stop making an effort!

Terresa said...

Love this. It's perfectly perfect without even trying. I'm going to post it on my bedroom wall somewhere high enough for my 4 small kids to see but not color.

Wendy said...

a wink
a nod
a smile
a bow.

you inspire me always.
xo

Jan said...

Witty, wise, wonderful. I concur. Especially the last line. :-)

Karen, I so enjoyed your new article in SSun. You have a gift for words and getting to the heart of the matter. May you be well and happy...

Stacy (Mama-Om) said...

Especially number seven.

Emme said...

Or a Christian child. Or a _______ child. You name it. Amen.

the camp said...

..love..

Elissa said...

So true, so true...

xo,

elissa

GailNHB said...

I agree with Emme - this is sooooo important no matter how you fill in that blank: Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, none of the above.

I love this!

Mary (MPJ) said...

So true! Love it!

Patty said...

I love the baby Buddah!

Elissa said...

Maezen, I've included a link to your post on my blog...thank you!

http://web.me.com/elissaelliott/Elliott/Blog/Entries/2010/1/28_Spiritual_Grace.html