I have read some zen meditation material and I remember them usually suggesting to meditate with your eyes open, but not all the way open. If you are in the tra

I have read some zen meditation material and I remember them usually suggesting to meditate with your eyes open, but not all the way open. If you are in the traditional mediation position, looking a few feet ahead, towards the ground with eyes about 25% open. However, being new to this and trying to learn, I have had better results with my eyes closed.