This book provides a simple introduction to meditation practice from within the Vipassana Buddhist tradition of Thailand, as well as a summary of the principal framework of Buddhist thought which underlies the practice. Known also as Insight meditation, it is probably the most accessible method for Westerners who recognize that Eastern traditions have much to teach them about inner awareness -- it is a meeting ground between East and West. Chapters on: Opening the Doors of Perception; The Way to Awakening; Looking Within; How to Deal with Distractions; Sitting Meditation; more.