本文擬以馬斯洛的超越性自我實現理論來反思大德蘭的自我實現，首先簡述大德蘭的生命故事，接著論述馬斯洛晚年發展的超越性自我實現理論及其人格特質。大德蘭多彩多姿的豐富生命經驗，其中含有她一再強調的自我認識、該有的謙虛與自我超脫及豐富又深厚的人際關係。大德蘭一生就是與基督建立深厚堅強友誼的歷程，與基督的友誼做為生命的磐石，凝視基督提昇了大德蘭，她雖體驗人在天主面前是如此渺小卑微，卻以基督的情懷看待自己。她從更高的角度、以基督的格局來看待自己，這個觀點正是馬斯洛在晚年極力論述的超個人心理學所重視的認識靈性我、高層我、真我，是人活出意義的動力。

This article intends to reflect on the transpersonal self-realization of St. Teresa of Avila and the theory of Transpersonal Psychology of Maslow, which he developed late in his life. St. Teresa emphasized self-knowledge, humility, detachment and rich human relationships in her experience. The whole life of St. Teresa is marked by strong friendship with Christ, and this friendship is the cornerstone of her life. By gazing at Christ, she does not dwell on her smallness but sees herself through the eyes of Christ. This is the focus of Maslow in Transpersonal Psychology, that is, to see one’s spiritual self, true self, higher self in order to live a meaning life.