Psychophysiological and cognitive effects of Zen meditation in novice and experienced practitioners
Scientific Reports September 15, 2026 Sakshi Chauhan, Sahil Sankhyan, Kirti Tripathi et al.
Zen meditation has been widely recognized for its psychological and physiological benefits; however, the differential impacts of meditation experience on psychophysiological biomarkers remain underexplored. This study bridges a crucial gap by investigating how Zen meditation influences anxiety, sleep quality, and EEG-derived brain activity in novice and experienced meditators. Over three days,...