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Buddhist Practices for Overcoming Depression
- Author
- Tim Desmond
- Narrator
- Christopher Grove
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 15 September 2026
- Run Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A gentle, profound, and accessible path to transforming depression at its roots.
Drawing on early Buddhist psychology, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and contemporary self-compassion research, Tim Desmond shows 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 listeners 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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Details
- Author
- Tim Desmond
- Narrator
- Christopher Grove
- Duration
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9798318583780
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Coping with depression and other mood disorders, Abnormal psychology, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Synopsis
A gentle, profound, and accessible path to transforming depression at its roots.Drawing on early Buddhist psychology, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and contemporary self-compassion research, Tim Desmond shows 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 listeners 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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