Although meditation has become popular in today's field of medicine and longevity, its roots originated in Eastern cultures thousands of years ago. Ancient Roots and History As the earliest records, the term Dhyana (Jhana or concentration) was first found in the Vedas, written in the Indian subcontinent over 3,500 years ago (around 1500 BC). At that time, it was practiced for the purpose of religious and spiritual liberation. Around 500 BC, Gautama Buddha emerged and systemat