Collaboration with Mirai Innovation Lab

The Kyoto Meditation Center has partnered with Mirai Innovation Lab, a technology company specializing in advanced solutions including brainwave measurement capabilities.

Through this collaboration, KMC is developing virtual reality content — featuring Zen temple environments — as an immersive format for contemplative practice. The partnership aims to assess the effectiveness of this content using brainwave monitoring, allowing researchers to measure neurological responses to the VR meditation experience.

Experimental sessions were held on February 14–15 at the ATC venue in Osaka, where participants experienced the fusion of tradition and innovation firsthand. This initiative represents KMC’s effort to bridge classical meditation practices with contemporary technology, making the depth of Kyoto’s contemplative tradition accessible beyond its physical geography.