A provocative collection of interfaith writings considers the spiritual traditions of such belief systems as Evangelical Christianity, Buddhism, feminism, and the spirituality of St. Francis, considering how each interprets spiritual direction. Original Essays that explore spiritual direction from a variety of faith and cultural perspectives Introduction vii I. WORLDWIDE FAITH TRADITIONS Making a Cup of Tea Some Aspects of Spiritual Direction within a Living Buddhist Tradition 3(16) Tejadhammo Bhikku The Sufi Path of Guidance 19(13) Fariha al-Jerrahi The Guru and Spiritual Direction 32(138) Christopher Key Chapple The Place on Which You Stand is Holy Ground A Jewish Understanding of Spiritual Direction 45(16) Zari Weiss II. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS How Ignatius Would Tend the Holy Ignatian Spirituality and Spiritual Direction 61(17) Marian Cowan From a Graceful Center Spiritual Directions for Evangelicals 78(20) Lisa A. Myers Freedom to Souls Spiritual Accompaniment According to the Carmelite Tradition 98(16) Michael Plattig O. Carm Seeking and Finding God Love and Humility in the Benedictine Tradition 114(17) Katherine Howard III. SPECIAL SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVES The Spirituality of Nature and the Poor Revisiting the Historic Vision of St. Francis 131(17) H. Paul Santmire Transforming Institutions God's Call---A Director's Response 148(22) Jack H. Mostyn The Care and Feeding of the Gen-X Soul 170(34) John R. Mabry In the Image of Godde Feminist Spiritual Direction 186(18) Norvene Vest Notes 204(7) About the Authors 211