Buddhist Practices for Overcoming Depression -- Tim Desmond, Paperback
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.
Author: Tim Desmond
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 9/15/2026
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.7 lbs
Size: 8.1" H x 5.5" L x 0.8" W
ISBN: 9781324082453
