The Buddhist path of awakening the qualities of insight, or vipasyana, is founded on establishing the conditions of physical and mental calm through the practice of shamatha meditation. This Guide presents a classical graphic illustration of the path and stages of shamatha meditation, right from the initial inspiration of discerning the value of wisdom to the achievement of mental and bodily proficiency. The Guide also provides an overview of the various aspects of the path, the challenges, remedies and experiences, as they are explained in the traditional scriptures.
