Even as a mother protects with her life Her child, her only child, So with a boundless heart Should one cherish all living beings. —The Buddha Amid the delights and difficulties of parenting lie opportunities for real spiritual insights. Themes of this book the koan of loving and letting go, going beyond oneself to care for others, and developing a boundless heart. Within the daily challenges that being a parent presents, Sara Burns, mother and Buddhist practitioner, points out how caring for our children can become a profound spiritual journey.