The Zen Path Through Depression
- ISBN-10
- 0061985686
- ISBN-13
- 9780061985683
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-12-08
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Author
- Philip Martin
Description
A Compassionate and Spiritual Approach to Rediscovering Joy Using easy-to-follow techniques and practical advice, Philip Martin shows you how to ease depression through the spiritual practice of Zen. His lessons, full of gentle guidance and sensitivity, are a product of his experiences in using Zen practices and wisdom to alleviate his own depression. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of depression and recommends a meditation or reflection. With these tools, coping with depression becomes a way to mend the spirit while enriching the soul.
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