Meditation is a virtuous mental action that is the main cause for experiencing mental peace in the future…

Meditation is a virtuous mental action that is the main cause for experiencing mental peace in the future. Whenever we practice meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our future happiness and peace of mind.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Modern Buddhism