This unique guide shows you how to ease depression through the spiritual practice of Zen. Philip Martin offers instruction on how to heal the soul suffering from despair. His lessons, full of gentle guidance and sensitivity, are a product of his personal experiences in using Zen practices and wisdom to alleviate his own depression.

The techniques Martin suggests are easy to follow, while his advice is basic and practical. 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.