Having a happy and fulfilled life is more than just physical comfort - it involves awareness and development of our inner being and consciousness. The major meditation traditions of the world aim for creation of an inner peace and happiness, which can provide a solid foundation for action and compassion in the world. "Experience of Meditation" describes the techniques and experience of these traditions, and how they have impacted on Western society, in the words of highly respected practitioners. This is a solid overview of meditation and the similarities and differences of the major traditions that will be of much interest to anyone new to meditation practices.