The document discusses how to tackle depression. It explains that depression is caused by a self-centered mind and lack of understanding of interdependence. It recommends reducing self-centeredness, controlling destructive emotions, and increasing altruism and compassion. Practicing compassion through actions, speech, and mind transformation can help move from suffering to happiness.

1. H o w t o t a c k l e D e p r e s s i o n
Reality : Interdependence
Ignorance Wisdom
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Self-centered mind : Reason (Altruism) :
*Attachment *Compassion
*Arrogance *Warm-heart
*Greed…etc. *Gentleness…etc.
Destructive emotion : Calm mind :
*Anger, Hatred *Peace of mind
Mind *Jealousy
*Fear, Sorrow…etc.
*Friendship
*Cooperation…etc.
Flow
Negative motivation Positive motivation
Negative karma Positive karma
Negative consequence Benefit
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2. Contents
1. What is Depression?
2. What are influences of Depression?
3. Why is Depression caused?
4. How to tackle Depression
5. How to transform our mind
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3. 1. What is Depression?
1. Depression is a desperate situation due to
hopelessness and pessimism.
2. Depressed people are full of destructive
emotions: fear, sorrow, loneliness, insecurity,
anxiety, worry, demoralization…etc.
3. Depressed people just don’t know how to
control mind and emotions.
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4. 2. What are influences of Depression?
1. Mental Projection: can’t see the reality due to
narrow-minded, short-sighted, biased,
attached and subjective view. (Holistic view
is lacking.)
2. No realistic approach: can’t achieve the vision
due to unrealistic analysis and action.
3. Bad health: due to too much stress.
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5. 3. Why is Depression caused?
Due to:
1. Loneliness, Insecurity & Anxiety (Lack of Trust from others)
2. Lack of Honesty, Truthfulness & Transparency
3. Hypocrisy (Lack of Open heart)
4. Suspicion, Fear & Distrust (Lack of Trust to others)
5. Lack of Self-confidence (Lack of Trust to yourself)
6. There is something to hide
7. Ill-feelings to others
8. Self-centered mind (Attachment, Greed, Arrogance …etc.)
9. Ignorance of “Interdependence”
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6. 4. How to tackle Depression
From minus to zero (To eliminate suffering)
1. Reduce self-centered mind (Attachment, Greed, Arrogance…etc.)
2. Control destructive emotions (Anger, Hatred, Jealousy, Fear,
Sorrow…etc.) through Patience, Tolerance, Forgiveness…etc.
3. Don’t carry out negative actions to avoid negative consequences.
From zero to plus (To increase happiness)
1. Increase altruistic mind or reason (Compassion, Warm-heart,
Gentleness, Kindness…etc.)
2. Keep calm mind, peace of mind or inner peace.
3. Practice compassion & positive actions to obtain benefits.
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7. 5. How to transform our mind
1. Conviction of the ultimate reality of
‘Interdependence’
2. Practice of ‘Compassion’
[Compassion : Reason : Universal Moral Ethics] :
Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness, Kindness, Care, Sincerity,
Honesty, Self-confidence, Trust, Respect, Appreciation, Modesty,
Self-discipline, Patience, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Sympathy, Empathy,
Generosity, Non-violence…etc.
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8. P r a c t i c e ‘ C o m p a s s i o n ’
Action
For your meaningful, Speech
healthy & happy life
Karma
Body
Thought (Motivation)
Instinct & Emotion [Transformed]
Reason (Compassion)
Mind
Emotion
Instinct
Human Spirit
Structure
Smile
Controller
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