Buddhist Practices for Overcoming Depression
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Overview
Drawing on early Buddhist psychology, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and contemporary self-compassion research, Tim Desmond reveals how depression grows from patterns of self-criticism, shame, and learned helplessness--as well as how these patterns can be transformed with clarity and tenderness.
Each short chapter offers a concrete practice, from recognizing the energy of difficult emotions in the body to cultivating the small joys and connections that strengthen resilience. Interwoven with teachings on loving-awareness, impermanence, and nurturing wholesome mental formations, the book supports a shift in how readers hold themselves and their experience.
For anyone seeking depression recovery through authentic Buddhist practice--not just Buddhist-flavored therapy--this is a rare resource of hope.
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- ISBN-13: 9781324082453
- ISBN-10: 1324082453
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Publish Date: September 2026
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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