That the mental state of the patient can vastly affect the behavior of the body, that the mind exercises a subtle sovereignty over hormonal and other bodily functions, that the power of thought can often achieve what can only be described as miraculous results, that the mind and the body form one indivisible unit, all are insights shared by all the great spiritual teachings of the past, whether Hindu or Greek, Buddhist or Arab. The range of topics included [in this book] is impressive, covering Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, and Christian approaches, as well as those of psychology and neurosciences. Reading these chapters is an intellectual treat because they illuminate the eternal mystery of human conscious from many varied points of view. To my knowledge, this book is the most comprehensive effort at bringing together the achievements of both Eastern and Western healing traditions, and thus is a very significant step toward a far-reaching integration of the best of both worlds.