Zafu with Traditional Kapok  E-mail this product to a friend

A zafu is a round cushion used traditionally for meditation. In Japanese, "Za" means "seat", and "fu" means cattail. The origins of the Japanese zafu originally came from China where these meditation seats were originally made out of cattail. Zen Buddhist practitioners traditionally sit on a zafu when engaged in sitting meditation. The cushion raises the hips, making the entire range of cross-legged sitting positions more stable and comfortable for the meditator. The zafu is both a utilitarian accessory and a symbol of Zazen practice. Before and after sitting on the zafu, Zen practitioners perform a Gassho bow to the cushion, to fellow practitioners, and to the teacher. In many practice places, there is a prescribed form for respectfully handling zafu while walking in the meditation hall, or Zendo. Our Zafus are filled firmly with kapok. The covers are made from a high quality, 100% cotton twill fabric and have an easy side zipper to add or remove kapok, or for dry cleaning. There is a side handle for easy portability. The dimensions are 14" in diameter and are approximately 7" high. Your choice of colors include Black, Lapis Blue and Burgundy as shown.