{"product_id":"buddhist-practices-for-overcoming-depression-9781324082453","title":"Buddhist Practices for Overcoming Depression","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone seeking depression recovery through authentic Buddhist practice--not just Buddhist-flavored therapy--this is a rare resource of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Desmond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781324082453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesmond, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eTim Desmond, LMFT\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Buddhist scholar, therapist, author, and mindfulness trainer in Santa Cruz, California, was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2005. His groundbreaking work in self-compassion and mindfulness has been featured widely in global media.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tim Desmond \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48943917858973,"sku":"9781324082453","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6e64f0ae-39eb-4d0f-af23-09d12cc183d9.jpg?v=1790152757","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/buddhist-practices-for-overcoming-depression-9781324082453","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}