· TOKYO ·
QUANTIFIED MEDITATION
CHALLENGE
Enter the Era Where Meditation Becomes
a Quantifiable Achievement
TOKYO QUANTIFIED MEDITATION CHALLENGE
2nd October 2025 | Tokyo
Tokyo, October 2
Meditation entered a new era as the World Meditation League (WML), and All Here introduced Japan’s first Tokyo Quantified Meditation Challenge in the gardens of Happo-en.
This unprecedented event took meditation beyond personal introspection — transforming it into a measurable, observable, and competitive discipline through neuroscience.
For the first time, audiences witnessed meditation in real time, as brain activity, attention, self-awareness and inner silence were displayed as quantifiable data on screen.
Event Program Summary
The highlight of the event was the Tokyo Quantified Meditation Challenge — a live, science-based performance that transformed inner silence into measurable achievement.
Three top-level meditators took part in the QM3™ format (Quantified Meditation 3) — a revolutionary system that measures meditation in real time through advanced brain imaging and Dynamic Neuro-Imaging technology, integrated into All Here’s Quantified Meditation System Dashboard, where each participant’s practice was visualized and quantified live.
Commentary was led by renowned British and Japanese sports commentators Rob Walker, Alex Hatton, Founder Erkin Bek, and Prof. Christoph Michel, Chief Neuroscientific Director at All Here — leading neuroscience, technology and meditation into an atmosphere as engaging as a sporting event.
WITNESS MEDITATION MEASURED IN REAL TIME
With Live Commentary from the Tokyo Meditation Challenge
Beyond the main challenge, the Tokyo program also featured keynote talks and performances.
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Kengo Kuma, world-renowned architect, unveiled Zenbu Koko — an immersive meditation XR platform developed by All Here. He also announced a parallel collaboration with All Here: an advanced meditation sanctuary and research center in the Himalayas, India.
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Founder and President Erkin Bek and Chief Neuroscientific Director Prof. Christoph Michel presented the World Meditation League, the Science of Meditation, the Quantified Meditation Dashboard, and the pioneering QM3™ format.
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Prof. Ken Mogi, neuroscientist and author of The Little Book of Ikigai, delivered a keynote titled “Find Your Ikigai with Quantified Meditation.”
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Mikio Shishido from Zen 2.0 and Kamakura Mindfulness Lab presented “Mindful Cities.” He highlighted Kamakura — birthplace of Japanese Zen — as an ideal setting for cultivating mindful cities and collaborating with communities.
Cultural Performances — Shakuhachi performance by Reison Kuroda and live-looping & handpan performance by Yogetsu Akasaka, bridging ancient tradition with modern expression.
By the end of the evening, the message was clear: Meditation has entered the modern age — tangible, quantifiable and inspirational as a pursuit of human excellence. This event marked the first step toward establishing meditation as a socially recognized competitive discipline.
All Here & World Meditation League along with its remarkable global partners, scientists, collaborators, meditation leaders and practitioners around the world have begun a new movement:
"Inspire to Meditate with Science & Technology
Photo Gallery
A glimpse into the event
Celebrating Our Participants' Achievements
Performing live before 100 guests, the participants of the Tokyo Quantified Meditation Challenge demonstrated how meditation can move beyond personal practice — becoming a visible and impactful achievement.
Their performances transformed meditation into a data-driven experience and made visible in real time - emerging as a new Sport of the Mind.
“For the first time in history, silence itself becomes a measurable achievement.
And with that, meditation, as a discipline of inner dynamics of thought and emptiness, becomes more than a practice - it becomes a quantifiable achievement.
We can measure it, train it, and elevate it into a global challenge”
— Erkin Bek, Founder, World Meditation League
Participant Highlights
Hisami Tsurumori — Top Performer
Calm and centered, her presence reflected exceptional attention, self aware and inner silence. Achieving the highest QM3™ score of the Tokyo Challenge.
“I began meditating after a personal illness and have practiced every day since. Meditation is now an essential part of my life and my wellbeing.
If you’re feeling stressed & anxious in your life, I hope meditation brings you inner peace as it did for me.”
She shared that meditation had gradually improved her health and expressed her hope that “those who feel stressed at work will also find inner peace through meditation.”
Yu Mizuno
Warm, grounded, and intentional, Yu brought a serene yet powerful presence to the Challenge, embodying the spirit of the World Meditation League.
“At first, I thought simply meditating in silence might not be interesting for the audience. But when the meditation ended and everyone applauded, I was deeply moved. I’m glad I took part. My heartbeat was faster than when I meditate alone, but as time passed I became aware of being fully present in this space and felt a sense of serenity.”
Oana Budicastancu
Graceful and composed, Oana brought a quiet confidence to the stage — a calm presence that reflected both discipline and depth.
“I joined this event knowing it would be different from my usual environment — meditating alongside others while being observed by an audience. During the meditation, I felt calm and truly enjoyed myself. That’s what matters most.”
MEET THE
PARTICIPANTS
Yu Mizuno, Hisami Tsurumori,
& Oana Budicastancu
Yu Mizuno
A Tokyo-based certified 200-hour RYT yoga teacher. His global career has been guided by a deep interest in self-development and in creating a lifestyle that balances material and spiritual needs. This led him to explore yoga, pranayama, and meditation as tools for inner transformation, which he now shares with like-minded individuals.
Yu’s practice includes completing a 10-day Vipassana retreat, a two-week Tibetan Buddhist retreat, a 200-hour pranayama training, and a two-week stay at the Ramana Maharshi Ashram. He continues to study diverse yoga traditions and practices Zen meditation regularly at a temple in Tokyo.
Integrating these diverse teachings, Yu strives to share his practice while embodying a lifestyle that harmonizes professional growth and inner well-being.
Hisami Tsurumori — Top Performer
Originally from Japan and now based in Sheffield, UK, Hisami has practiced Samatha meditation in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition for over sixteen years. She began meditating during a period of significant anxiety and severe fatigue associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Within a few months of starting her practice, she found it easier to manage anxiety and often felt more energized after her meditation sessions. These changes reinforced her conviction in the power of meditation as a tool for overall well-being. Over years of consistent practice, she has seen meaningful improvements in both her mental and physical health.
Outside of meditation, Hisami enjoys working with ceramics, which she finds calming and creatively fulfilling. She is grateful for the opportunity to join the Tokyo Quantified Meditation Challenge and hopes this initiative will foster meaningful connections through shared inner experiences.
Oana Budicastancu
A Chinese medicine doctor based in Geneva, Switzerland, Oana has practiced meditation for over 15 years. Her training includes intensive retreats in Theravāda Buddhist monasteries across Southeast Asia, including Dipabhavan and Wat Suan Mokkh in Thailand, and two full vassa under the Pa Auk Sayadaw in Myanmar.
She has also studied Abhidhamma and Pali with Prof. Nandamālā
Bhivamsa. Each year, she undertakes a solitary retreat in a Himalayan cave, returning to silence. Meditation for her remains a path to awareness, clarity and wisdom.
Outside her contemplative practice, she enjoys scuba diving. Oana feels honored to participate in the Tokyo Quantified Meditation Challenge and hopes the initiative highlights the transformative power of deep meditation.
Quantifying the Invisible
The Tokyo QM3™ Challenge
Using advanced brain imaging and Dynamic Neuro-Imaging technology integrated into All Here’s Quantified Meditation System Dashboard, each participant’s practice was visualized and quantified through the following metrics:
THE QUANTIFIED MEDITATION SYSTEM DASHBOARD
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Concentration & Mindfulness Index (CMI)
Reflects attention and self-awareness in the present moment.
• The index rises as the mind disengages from thoughts of the past or future and rests fully on the meditation task.
• It provides a clear measure of stability and attentiveness versus distraction and restlessness.
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Silent Mind Index (SMI)
The Silent Mind Index (SMI) represents the ascent towards the Silence of Mind—a state of deep meditation characterized by sustained inner silence and clarity.
Building on the Concentration & Mindfulness Index (CMI), the SMI incorporates additional, significant brainwave changes that signal entry to this profound state.
While the CMI is calculated in real time and displayed live on the dashboard, the SMI is computed offline after the session, within the QM3 framework.
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QM3 – The Peak of Meditation
QM3 represents the summit of meditation and the ability to remain there beyond a single moment. While a single moment may reveal a height, three continuous minutes demonstrate true stability and depth.
Progress in meditation is not measured by the number of hours we accumulate in practice, but by the ability to reach deep, stable and unwavering states of the mind.
QM3 captures Depth, prioritizes Quality over quantity, and highlights genuine achievement as opposed to prolonged inefficiency. Reaching peak meditative states accelerates the practice, profoundly elevates consciousness, inspires others to rise to their own highest potential.
