Buddhism is based on the truth that with effort we can change the way we are. But how? Among the methods Buddhism has to offer, meditation is the most direct. It is the art of getting to know your own mind and learning to encourage what is best in yourself. This straightforward and imaginative book focuses on two Buddhist meditation practices - Mindfulness of Breathing, the bedrock of all meditation practice, and Metta Bhavana, which gradually nurtures and unshakeable confidence and a warm concern for the welfare of others. It deals fully with the practical aspects of meditation, including how to maintain a regular practice and how to deal with any difficulties that arise.