What is meditation? There are many answers to this question. Some people think that “meditation” means a state close to trance, others consider this concept on a par with “contemplation” and “reflection”. This book examines in detail the philosophical rationale and technique of meditation, and also provides an analysis of common mistakes. Using the example of one of the practices of Tibetan Buddhism, the Diamond Way, the author demonstrates the mechanism for transforming confused states of mind into wisdom, joy and compassion. Manfred Segers is rightfully considered an expert in the field of meditation. He is a close disciple of Lama Ole Nydahl, the first European to whom the great Tibetan lamas fully transmitted the methods of meditation to achieve Enlightenment. Manfred Segers studied and practiced Buddhism for many years under the guidance of an experienced teacher before he was able to summarize his experience and share it with others. For a wide range of readers.