The main means of doing this is meditation, which is meant to give insight into the workings of the mind and the opportunity to develop concentration, mental clarity, and positive feelings. Through meditation, a person can gain insight into the nature of the world and can see the emptiness of all phenomena and the absence of self. Through it, he can get rid of desires and attachments.
The Buddha preached that liberation should be sought within oneself and that he achieved Enlightenment through meditation. In Buddhism, there are two main types of meditation: tranquility meditation (Samatha) and insight meditation (vipassana).
