
It has been years since I last meditated and I would like to get back into it. I need it due to my anxiety and stress levels (blood pressure etc) but I'm not sure which I should focus on, Samatha or Vipassana so I am hoping someone might advise me.
As far as my limited knowledge can tell, Samatha is about cultivating a blissful state and Vipassana is about seeing the true nature of reality?
My main question is, I'd like to learn to relax but I really want to see the true nature of reality. Will Vipassana nurture both in me if I am dedicated to the meditation?
Also, is this a good book for Vipassana?
'The Miracle of Mindfulness' by Thich Nhat Hanh?
If not, please could someone recommend a good introductory book on Vipassana meditation?
Thank you all very much.
EDIT: I was watching this Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDDY4gOexVA&t=486s
And at 3m 50s the man talks about how you can see heaven and hell. Is this correct, is he saying you find out if you're going to heaven or hell?

