Naikan is a Japanese word which means 'inside looking'...a method of self-reflection which helps us to understand ourselves and the true nature of being alive...It was developed by Ishin Yoshimoto, a ... Buddhist layperson...A psychotherapy and a spiritual practice. The principles of Naikan have been incorporated into a way of life called Constructive Living by its founder, David K. Reynolds....Emphasizes a reality-based life in which we immerse ourselves in the present moment's activity with purposeful action.--Back cover.