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Transforming SpiritualityCelebrating the 25th Anniversary of "Studies in Spirituality"Series:  Studies in Spirituality Supplements, 27Editors:  Zas Friz de Col R., 2016&#160;In the 25 years of its existence, Studies in Spirituality has been an attentive observer of the significant changes that have taken place in the field of spirituality. During this period, research in spirituality shifted not only towards the centre of theological reflection, it has also responded to a culture that sought to go beyond the boundaries of theology, on the one hand, and to the experience of globalisation on the other.In this volume, Rossano Zas Friz De Col S.l., Professor of Spirituality at the Institute of Spirituality of the Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), presents a list of thirty-one articles previously published in Studies in Spirituality, which, from his perspective, merit reprinting. The reader will find a collection revolving around spiritual transformation as their center. The reprinted articles are preceded by a reflection on twenty-five years of Studies in Spirituality, in which professor Zas Friz decribes how Studies in Spirituality brings spiritual transformation into focus today, and how to understand that transformation in the present globalized world.(Text by the editor)&#160;Contents&#160;PrefaceIntroduction: Spiritual/inner transformation in a secularized society – An overview from Studies in Spirituality (1991-2014) - Rossano Zas Friz de Col&#160;1 Inner Transformation1.1 Inner Transformation from a Theological Point of ViewSpirituality as transformation demands a structural dynamic approach – Kees WaaijmanTransformation – A key word in spirituality – Kees WaaijmanA theology of transformative healing in the monastic teaching of William of St. Thierry – MaryEllen O’BrienThe Dark Night in John of the Cross – The transformational process – Hein BlommestijnDiscovering the self and the world throug the eyes of God – A selective reading of The Spiritual Canticle – Hein BlommestijnSurrender – The Ignatian principle for growth in Christlikeness – John UdrisThe imperative of mystical transformation – Donald BlaisIntegration and interiorization – Duraiswani Simon AmalorpavadassPatterns of conversion in Christianity – Anya MaliConversion as turning, conversion as deepening – James E. RoysterAn embodiment paradigm for the study of Christian spirituality – Embodied imagery in the immediacy and indeterminacy of experience – Elizabeth Leung&#160;1.2 Inner Transformation from the Interreligous PerspectiveBecoming what we know – Dynamics of integral transformation in the spirituality of Sri Aurobindo – Felicity EdwardsBuddhist and Christian ultimate transformation – The ‘Perfection of Wisdom’ and Paul’s ‘Righteoused by Faith’ – Jesse Tanner&#160;1.3 Inner Transformation and PsychologyIndividuation and mystical union – Jung and Eckhart – Mark JamesConverting mortal losses into vital gains – ‘Could be worse’… - Richard A. HutchThe available pastor – Anke Bisschops&#160;1.4 Empirical Research and Inner TransformationReligion and personal/spiritual development – Some preliminary findings - Frits MertensMotives in motion - Frits MertensChaos lives next to God – Religious visions and the integration of personality – Antoon GeelsContemplative hospitality – Empirical explorations of spiritual experiences among abbey visitors - Thomas QuartierMystical orientation and psychological type – An empirical study among guests staying at a Benedictine abbey – Leslie J. Francis, Andrew Village, Mandy Robbins &#38; Keith InesonExploring the ‘mystical experiences’ of a new spirituality – A case study of Reiki - Jojan Jonker&#160;2 Spirituality and Religion in a Secularised Society2.1 An Intercultural Approach – The Netherlands, the Philippines and AustraliaSpiritual, yes; religious, no – A Dutch student’s reactions to an abbey weekend – Wiel SmeetsThe lack of spirituality in secularization – An experiential paradigm from a Philippine setting – Macario Ofilada MinaRising waters of the Spirit – The view from secular society – David Tacey&#160;2.2 Spirituality and PhilosophySpirituality and postmodern philosophy – Emptiness as an opportunity for esteem – Frans Maas&#160;2.3 Spirituality and DiscernmentDiscernment for our times – A practice with postmodern implications – Elizabeth Liebert&#160;2.4 Spirituality and BuddhismZen spirituality in a secular age – Charles Taylor and Zen Buddhism in the West – André van der BraakZen spirituality in a secular age II – Dōgen on fullness: Zazen as ritual embodiment of Buddhahood – André van der Braak&#160;2.5 The Quest for Soul in a Secularised SocietySocial spirituality and the quest for soul – Frans Maas &#38; Kees Waaijman&#160;Appendix – List of original publications