Even though many (probably most) westerners who come to Buddhism, come wanting or expecting to receive meditation training, His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III, has downplayed this aspect of the practice for beginners. His Holiness has told us repeatedly that it is useless to practice any of the so-called “techniques” without first understanding the underlying reason for doing so. Go to Holy Vajrasana Temple website for more information on concentration/meditation (samadhi).