Focuses on themes important for those dealing with fundamental life questions in their own lives, or in their professions as spiritual caregivers, psychologists, or psychotherapists. Using an interreligious approach, the author offers psychological insights from the world's spiritual traditions to show how spiritual practices serve to cultivate our fundamental humanity. The author has written widely on spirituality, and is involved in the dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity. Paper edition (0308-7), $21.95. Published in Dutch under the title De Verborgen Bloei by Kok Agora, 1994. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)