Zen Meditation Zen Meditation Instruction in basic Zen meditation is used only for the purpose of relaxation of the mental and physical faculties. This is not to be confused with any type of religion. In Jung Sim Do meditation is usually done at the beginning of practice.
Meditation is done to help develop focus and concentration.
By meditating the participants become more relaxed and focused. Two common cross-legged postures are used, either with both feet pulled in under the knees or with one leg on top of the other. In both positions the hands should be pulled in to the dan tien, with the left hand on top of the right, the tips of the thumbs slightly touching. It is important to keep the back straight, and the chin slightly tucked in. This way, from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head, a straight line is formed.