The Author describes the levels of Insights (wisdoms) of understanding (contemplating) upon the natures of minds & matters (energies). This books is intened especially for those who are interested in Sprituality or meditators..

It is a transcript of a series of eleven preparatory talks given by Sayadaw U Jotika of Myanmar prior to a meditation retreat held in Australia.

Although born and bred in Myanmar, Sayadaw U Jotika has a great understanding of many other cultures as he has also read widely in Western literature and has spent extented periods in other countries.

This book gives a thorough background to the Path with much detail about the various insight stages. The Sayadaw illustrates this with many stories from his own practice and from his many teachers.