A clear, in-depth guide to beginning a Buddhist meditation practice from renowned meditation master, Joseph Goldstein. The Experience of Insight includes step-by-step instructions for sitting and walking meditations, how one relates with the breath, feelings, thought, sense perceptions, consciousness, and everyday activities. Basic Buddhist topics such as the nature of karma, the four noble truths, the factors of enlightenment, dependent origination, and devotion are also discussed to provide context for the practices.