Why meditate? A 5 minute explanation

Check out this 5 minute video for a quick explanation of vipassana meditation. Vipassana means seeing things as they really are and the vipassana meditation is a 10 day silent meditation. Why would anyone want to do that!! Check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlsYahpsXBQ

If you want to read more about vipassana meditation then you can find an engaging description here plus information on where you can do vipassana meditation for free worldwide.

http://www.dhamma.org/en/art.shtml