Apparently a dog in japan has learned to meditate without being taught! . The dog called conan a chihuahua breed started to meditate with its master by closing its eyes and pressing its paws together in front of its nose and stays in that pose apparently for hours . The dog even does this again without prompting before morning and evening meals! . The zen buddhist monk who lives in Nanas Shuri - Kannono Temple in southern japan , says that he is very happy as word has spread around the world and more people are visiting the temple! . Call me cynical - CYNICAL! - but i am thinking that this is the same idea as nessie the lockness monster in scotland U.K. . I suggest that the japanese tourist board will be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of tourist money flowing , just as in scotland! . Well it cant hurt can it??? .