In this inspiring guidebook, Swami Adiswarananda outlines the subject of meditation and its practices, following the methods and teachings of these two traditions. Defining key concepts in clear terms, Swami Adiswaranada covers every aspect of this ancient spiritual practice, including: " Goals and benefits of meditation","Objects of meditation","Methods of concentration","Posture, physical condition, eating habits, and spiritual exercises","Mystical experiences and realization","Obstacles in meditation and ways of overcoming them."