Little Sprouts And The Dao Of Parenting

Author : Erin Cline
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780393652321

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Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting: Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids by Erin Cline Pdf

“A brilliant book, overflowing with wisdom.” —Philip J. Ivanhoe, author of Confucian Reflections The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and the efforts of patient gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success and explores how we might support and nourish young people. Engaging deeply with foundational Daoist and Confucian thinkers, philosopher Erin Cline shows how we can strengthen innate virtues of compassion, generosity, and individuality in our own tender sprouts.

Author : Erin Cline
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780393652314

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Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting by Erin Cline Pdf

A philosopher and mother mines classic Daoist and Confucian texts of Chinese philosophy for wisdom relevant to today’s parents. The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. Like sprouts, a child’s character, tendencies, virtues, and vices are at once observable and ever-changing. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success and explores how we might support and nourish young people. Engaging deeply with foundational Daoist and Confucian thinkers, Georgetown philosopher Erin Cline offers accessible, provocative musings on key parenting issues. She reveals how ancient Chinese philosophers encourage surprisingly modern values—a love of nature and of learning, mindfulness in everyday interactions, an embrace of disabilities and diversity, and the power of performing rituals with reflection—and relates these to concrete parenting practices, whether celebrating special occasions or finding a child’s unique talents and gifts. Little Sprouts shows how—through the nurturing efforts of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and teachers—we can strengthen innate virtues of compassion, generosity, and individuality in our own tender sprouts. With an engaging and intuitive approach, Cline offers a balanced philosophy that helps us grow into better parents of joyful, fulfilled children.

Author : Renee Blocker Turner,Sarah D. Stauffer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000911893

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Disenfranchised Grief by Renee Blocker Turner,Sarah D. Stauffer Pdf

Disenfranchised Grief expands the professional helper’s understanding of the grief experiences that result from social, cultural, and relational oppression, microaggressions, disempowerment, and overt violence. The authors blend trauma-informed practice and recent research on critical race theory, cultural humility, and intersectionality to both broaden mental health professionals’ conceptualization of disenfranchised grief and its impacts and promote equity and inclusion among populations that have been marginalized.

Author : Erin M. Cline
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190863111

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The Analects: a Guide by Erin M. Cline Pdf

"The Analects (Lunyu) is not only a collection of the teachings of Kongzi (Confucius) which describes how to follow the Wa, it is a sacred text. This book examines why we ought to regard the Analects as a sacred text and what it means to do so. It explores what distinguishes sacred texts from other texts, and explores [the] history of the Analects and how it has been regarded in the Chinese tradition and in East Asia more broadly, from its composition and compilation, to the evolution of its enduring status and influence. It also examines the content of the Analects concerning the sacred, including rituals, Tian ('Heaven'), de ('moral power'), different kinds of spirits, and its presentation of Kongzi not just as a teacher but as an exemplar"--

Author : Keith N. Knapp
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0824828666

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Selfless Offspring by Keith N. Knapp Pdf

Both Western and Chinese intellectuals have long derided filial piety tales as an absurd and grotesque variety of children’s literature. Selfless Offspring offers a fresh perspective on the genre, revealing the rich historical worth of these stories by examining them in their original context: the tumultuous and politically fragmented early medieval era (A.D. 100–600). At a time when no Confucian virtue was more prized than filial piety, adults were moved and inspired by tales of filial children. The emotional impact of even the most outlandish actions portrayed in the stories was profound, a measure of the directness with which they spoke to major concerns of the early medieval Chinese elite. In a period of weak central government and powerful local clans, the key to preserving a household’s privileged status was maintaining a cohesive extended family. Keith Knapp begins this far-ranging and persuasive study by describing two related historical trends that account for the narrative’s popularity: the growth of extended families and the rapid incursion of Confucianism among China’s learned elite. Extended families were better at maintaining their status and power, so patriarchs found it expedient to embrace Confucianism to keep their large, fragile households intact. Knapp then focuses on the filial piety stories themselves—their structure, historicity, origin, function, and transmission—and argues that most stem from the oral culture of these elite extended families. After examining collections of filial piety tales, known as Accounts of Filial Children, he shifts from text to motif, exploring the most common theme: the "reverent care" and mourning of parents. In the final chapter, Knapp looks at the relative burden that filiality placed on men and women and concludes that, although women largely performed the same filial acts as men, they had to go to greater extremes to prove their sincerity.

Author : Karen Fischer
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781775594840

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The Healthy Skin Kitchen by Karen Fischer Pdf

The Healthy Skin Kitchen is an essential resource for anyone who wants beautiful skin, particularly people who struggle with eczema, acne, and other skin disorders. It is laid out practically and beautifully, with gorgeous photography inspiring a healthy lifestyle. The recipes are allergy-friendly and include vegan and autoimmune paleo options to ensure there are options tailored to a wide range of people. Most skin health books use ingredients that are rich in salicylates and histamines, like coconut, avocado, fermented foods, etc. This book is the first to explode the myth that such foods benefit skin health. It focuses on low chemical foods that are truly healing for the skin. Find answers and methods to combat acne, allergies, dandruff, leaky gut, migraines, rosacea, and many more conditions. Even those without skin problems will benefit from these accessible, nutritious recipes. Care for yourself and reclaim your life with The Healthy Skin Kitchen.

Author : Philip J Ivanhoe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135012373

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Confucian Reflections by Philip J Ivanhoe Pdf

Confucian Reflections: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times is about the early Chinese Confucian classic the "Analects" Lunyu, attributed to the founder of the Confucian tradition, Kongzi (551-479 bce) and who is more commonly referred to as "Confucius" in the West. Philip J. Ivanhoe argues that the Analects is as relevant and important today as it has proven to be over the course of its more than 2000 year history, not only for the people who live in East Asian societies but for all human beings. The fact that this text has inspired so many talented people for so long, across a range of complex, creative, rich, and fascinating cultures offers a strong prima facie reason for thinking that the insights the Analects contains are not bound by either the particular time or cultural context in which the text took shape.

Author : Xinzhong Yao
Publisher : Springer
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811040009

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Reconceptualizing Confucian Philosophy in the 21st Century by Xinzhong Yao Pdf

This book comprises 30 chapters representing certain new trends in reconcenptualizing Confucian ideas, ideals, values and ways of thinking by scholars from China and abroad. While divergent in approaches, these chapters are converged on conceptualizing and reconceptualizing Confucianism into something philosophically meaningful and valuable to the people of the 21st century. They are grouped into three parts, and each is dedicated to one of the three major themes this book attempts to address. Part one is mainly on scholarly reviews of Confucian doctrines by which new interpretations will be drawn out. Part two is an assembled attempt to reexamine Confucian concepts, in which critiques of traditional views lead to new perspectives for perennial questions. Part three is focused on reinterpreting Confucian virtues and values, in the hope that a new sense of being moral can be gained through old normative forms.

Author : Lee Dian Rainey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444323603

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Confucius and Confucianism by Lee Dian Rainey Pdf

This comprehensive introduction explores the life and teachings of Confucius, and development of Confucian thought, from ancient times to the present today. Demonstrates the wisdom and enduring relevance of Confucius’s teachings – drawing parallels between our 21st century society and that of China 2,500 years ago, where government corruption, along with social, economic, and technical changes, led thinkers to examine human nature and society Draws on the latest research and incorporates interpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Western scholars throughout the centuries Explores how Confucius's followers expanded and reinterpreted his ideas after his death, and how this process has continued throughout Chinese history Seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age, revealing how his teachings have become the basis of East Asian culture and influenced the West

Author : Andy Ricker,JJ Goode
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781607742883

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Pok Pok by Andy Ricker,JJ Goode Pdf

A guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok restaurants. After decades spent traveling throughout Thailand, Andy Ricker wanted to bring the country's famed street food stateside. In 2005 he opened Pok Pok, so named for the sound a pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar, in an old shack in a residential neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Ricker's traditional take on Thai food soon drew the notice of the New York Times and Gourmet magazine, establishing him as a culinary star. Now, with his first cookbook, Ricker tackles head-on the myths that keep people from making Thai food at home: that it's too spicy for the American palate or too difficult to source ingredients. Ricker shares more than fifty of the most popular recipes from Thailand and his Pok Pok restaurants—ranging from Khao Soi Kai (Northern Thai curry noodle soup with chicken) to Som Tam Thai (Central Thai–style papaya salad) to Pok Pok’s now-classic (and obsessed-over) Fish-Sauce Wings. But Pok Pok is more than just a collection of favorite recipes: it is also a master course in Thai cooking from one of the most passionate and knowledgeable authorities on the subject. Clearly written, impeccably tested recipes teach you how to source ingredients; master fundamental Thai cooking techniques and skills; understand flavor profiles that are unique to Southeast Asian cuisine; and combine various dishes to create show-stopping, well-balanced meals for family and friends. Filled with thoughtful, colorful essays about Ricker’s travels and experiences, Pok Pok is not only a definitive resource for home cooks, but also a celebration of the rich history, vibrant culture, and unparalleled deliciousness of Thai food.

Author : Anthony Cabraal,Susan Basterfield,Richard D. Bartlett,Douglas Rushkoff,Kate Beecroft,Lucy Carter,Sandra Chemin,Charley Davenport,John Gieryn,Alanna Irving,Nick Laurence,Sandra Otto,Francesca Pick,Gina Rembe-Stevens,Chelsea Robinson,Damian Sligo-Green,Hannah Smith,Lucas Tauil de Freitas,Phoebe Tickell,Joshua Vial,Doris Zurr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Communities
ISBN : 047346036X

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Better Work Together by Anthony Cabraal,Susan Basterfield,Richard D. Bartlett,Douglas Rushkoff,Kate Beecroft,Lucy Carter,Sandra Chemin,Charley Davenport,John Gieryn,Alanna Irving,Nick Laurence,Sandra Otto,Francesca Pick,Gina Rembe-Stevens,Chelsea Robinson,Damian Sligo-Green,Hannah Smith,Lucas Tauil de Freitas,Phoebe Tickell,Joshua Vial,Doris Zurr Pdf

"The future of working together has arrived. A radically different workplace is possible. We can build organisations that change lives, and grow resilient, committed, self-managing teams. If you are curious about how the power of community can transform the way business works, and has the potential to change the world, this book is for you."--back cover.

Author : Sage-Femme Collective
Publisher : Natural Liberty
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780964592001

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Natural Liberty by Sage-Femme Collective Pdf

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Author : Erin M. Cline
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231539043

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Families of Virtue by Erin M. Cline Pdf

Families of Virtue articulates the critical role of the parent–child relationship in the moral development of infants and children. Building on thinkers and scientists across time and disciplines, from ancient Greek and Chinese philosophers to contemporary feminist ethicists and attachment theorists, this book takes an effective approach for strengthening families and the character of children. Early Confucian philosophers argue that the general ethical sensibilities we develop during infancy and early childhood form the basis for nearly every virtue and that the parent–child relationship is the primary context within which this growth occurs. Joining these views with scientific work on early childhood, Families of Virtue shows how Western psychology can reinforce and renew the theoretical underpinnings of Confucian thought and how Confucian philosophers can affect positive social and political change in our time, particularly in such areas as paid parental leave, breastfeeding initiatives, marriage counseling, and family therapy.

Author : David Lawrence Preston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Self-actualization (Psychology)
ISBN : 8129116782

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365 Steps to Practical Spirituality by David Lawrence Preston Pdf

Author : John Makeham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190878573

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The Buddhist Roots of Zhu Xi's Philosophical Thought by John Makeham Pdf

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) is the most influential Neo-Confucian philosopher and arguably the most important Chinese philosopher of the past millennium, both in terms of his legacy and for the sophistication of his systematic philosophy. The Buddhist Roots of Zhu Xi's Philosophical Thought combines in a single study two major areas of Chinese philosophy that are rarely tackled together: Chinese Buddhist philosophy and Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucian philosophy. Despite Zhu Xi's importance as a philosopher, the role of Buddhist thought and philosophy in the construction of his systematic philosophy remains poorly understood. What aspects of Buddhism did he criticize and why? Was his engagement limited to criticism (informed or otherwise) or did Zhu also appropriate and repurpose Buddhist ideas to develop his own thought? If Zhu's philosophical repertoire incorporated conceptual structures and problematics that are marked by a distinct Buddhist pedigree, what implications does this have for our understanding of his philosophical project? The five chapters that make up The Buddhist Roots of Zhu Xi's Philosophical Thought present a rich and complex portrait of the Buddhist roots of Zhu Xi's philosophical thought. The scholarship is meticulous, the analysis is rigorous, and the philosophical insights are fresh. Collectively, the chapters illuminate a greatly expanded range of the intellectual resources Zhu incorporated into his philosophical thought, demonstrating the vital role that models derived from Buddhism played in his philosophical repertoire. In doing so, they provide new perspectives on what Zhu Xi was trying to achieve as a philosopher, by repurposing ideas from Buddhism. They also make significant and original contributions to our understanding of core concepts, debates and conceptual structures that shaped the development of philosophy in East Asia over the past millennium.