The Tree of Life has been an important symbol across culturesover time. From the Egyptians to the Mayans to the Nordic and the Celtic and through Judaic, Christian and Islamic mythology the Tree occupies a prominent place. The World Tree or Holy Tree is a symbol of the Mother involved in the creation of the universe. Under the Bodhi Tree the Buddha attained enlightenment and the Indian fig tree has important religio-spiritual significance. From the perspective of depth psychology the Tree is seen as a powerfull symbol of growth

It is also a symbol of the true Self. With growth and development, a more mature personality develops and like the tree showers the world with a bounty of flower and fruit of knowledge and experience. The concept of the Tree of Life encompassing the body, psyche and spirit woven into different cultures seems to echo the Vedantic dictum- 'Ekam sath,viprah bahudah vadanti' - 'The truth is one, people call it by different names.'

With this shared world view we attempt an integration- of peoples and knowledge from across the globe. The ultimate objective is to achieve a homeostasis for the patient within himself and with society at large. The clasped hands motif of the leaves of the Tree of Life symbolize the " Quest for Integration."