The Zen Path Through Depression (Plus)

Philip Martin’s The Zen Path Through Depression is 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. “Martin has written a wise, compassionate, and nurturing guide through the self-oppression of depression.” —Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., bestselling author of How to Heal Depression “A wonderful, strong breath directly into the heart. Martin lays a very healing foundation for addressing suffering with love and awareness. For those lost in unhappiness, The Zen Path Through Depression offers the possibility of joy. Happiness comes from getting what you want, joy from being who you truly are.” —Stephen Levine, bestselling author of Unattended Sorrow: Recovering from Loss and Reviving the Heart “Martin offers clear-eyed Zen medicine for those afflicted with depression and for everyone who seeks to use their fluctuating mental states to see more clearly. His exercises are particularly helpful in avoiding the pitfalls of obsessive or stagnant practice.” —Sensei Pat Enkyo O’Hara, Village Zendo, New York