Harper San Francisco The Zen Path Through Depression

For the more than 20 million people in North America suffering from depression, Philip Martin reveals a new path of healing to ease the pain and mend the spirit. A sufferer himself, Martin suggests that depression is a spiritual issue. Showing how Zen practices and wisdom can be used effectively as an instrument of healing in an easy-to-follow format, Martin offers the techniques that helped him through his own crisis. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of depression, followed by a suggested meditation or reflection. Martin provides a valuable tool for people afflicted with depression and for those who wish to help them.