By a reaction on practice of Relative Bodhichitta I must conclude that some practices are not available for our depressed human fellows. Therefore people should first be in healthy balance in their body-mind.
Sometimes it is recommended to read first the Bodhicaryavatara before following teaching by a teacher. But in case one is depressed is this not the right start.
A general book about loving kindness, about depression itself, an introduction of Buddhism are maybe good.
Some parts of the Bodhicaryavatara will not offer the exactly help one directly need in depressed state of mind.
Also; do not recommend meditation as an alternative to medication or to therapy.
Meditation is not a magic cure for all ailments, although it can help with many physical and emotional disorders. Although doctors do not always have all the answers, medical advice should be sought from a qualified practitioner if you suffer from severe depression, and it’s extremely unwise to stop taking prescribed medication without consulting a professional.
Medication may be needed to control severe depression, and medication will certainly be needed for bipolar disorder. Psychotherapy can also be very useful. For extreme depression, meditation should only be used as a complementary practice, although for more minor depression meditation can usefully be used alone.
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Depression and teaching.
>> August 09, 2009
By a reaction on practice of Relative Bodhichitta I must conclude that some practices are not available for our depressed human fellows. Therefore people should first be in healthy balance in their body-mind.
Sometimes it is recommended to read first the Bodhicaryavatara before following teaching by a teacher. But in case one is depressed is this not the right start.
A general book about loving kindness, about depression itself, an introduction of Buddhism are maybe good.
Some parts of the Bodhicaryavatara will not offer the exactly help one directly need in depressed state of mind.
Also; do not recommend meditation as an alternative to medication or to therapy.
Meditation is not a magic cure for all ailments, although it can help with many physical and emotional disorders. Although doctors do not always have all the answers, medical advice should be sought from a qualified practitioner if you suffer from severe depression, and it’s extremely unwise to stop taking prescribed medication without consulting a professional.
Medication may be needed to control severe depression, and medication will certainly be needed for bipolar disorder. Psychotherapy can also be very useful. For extreme depression, meditation should only be used as a complementary practice, although for more minor depression meditation can usefully be used alone.
http://www.wisdom-books.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=18970http://www.wisdom-books.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=19493
May all be well.
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