New horizons in contemporary spirituality. (Introduction).

We live in times of extreme confusion about spiritual matters. With the decline of Christianity and the increasing interest in indigenous and Eastern traditions, many Westerners have involved themselves in a continuing and often seemingly endless exploration of spiritual paths and practices. Some have rejected their religious roots, traveled to India or South America, and embraced philosophies and ways of life that they feel are more harmonious with their essential natures, more effective in bringing balance and well-being to their lives, and more sensitive to contemporary problem