Neural bases of consciousness in Zen meditation: central executive and default mode networks during cognitive conflict

Consciousness in Zen meditation has garnered considerable interest in psychology and neuroscience, particularly in relation to its association with enhanced self-awareness. Zen meditation fosters social harmony by addressing mental and social conflicts, linking individuals to various societal aspects through the practice. This meditation, rooted in Buddhism, aims to perceive thoughts without judgment by attentively focusing on the present. However, the neural mechanisms behind its benefits have