Extra high and provides proper support for tall and large people.Benefits of sitting on our Hi-Zafu Buckwheat Meditation Pillow include: The Hi-Zafu Buckwheat Meditation Pillow is filled with 7 pounds of buckwheat hulls encased in a zippered muslin shell making it easy to add/remove the hulls. It is like sitting on sand at the beach - the hulls move where you want them. The buckwheat hulls conform readily to each individual’s shape. Like our standard buckwheat zafu, our Hi-Zafu is filled with natural buckwheat hulls. We designed this oversized meditation cushion for tall people, large people and anyone whose hips are too tight for their knees to touch the floor when sitting cross legged on our standard size zafu. Those who have less flexibility in their hips and knees, and are average or above average height, can use 2 buckwheat zafus or a buckwheat zafu and buckwheat support cushion and sit in the seiza (kneeling) position - or better yet, read about our Hi-Zafu (below). ![]() Long-legged folks and meditators over six feet tall - read about our Hi-Zafu (below).Those who prefer to sit in the “seiza” (kneeling) posture and have a good deal of flexibility or are below average height, can turn the zafu on it’s side.Those who prefer to sit in any variation of the lotus or cross-legged position.Beginners and long-time meditators alike.Who might like sitting on a buckwheat zafu? Our trained craftspeople pay close attention to every detail–using premium materials & double-stitched seams. Each DharmaCrafts zafu is handcrafted here in our shop in Lawrence, MA. Can be turned on its side for use in the “ seiza” posture, or kneeling position.Conforms to your particular posture, like sitting on sand at the beach.Benefits of sitting on the buckwheat zafu include: It is like sitting on sand at the beach - the hulls move where you want them. The Buckwheat Hull Zafu conforms more readily to each individual’s shape. Our most popular meditation cushion. Filled with natural buckwheat hulls, the buckwheat zafu is preferred by most new practitioners. Buckwheat Zafu (round meditation cushion) And, while it is often recommended to sit with “what is” we don’t recommend sitting in a posture that is painful. A final word - bodies change!:-) So, the posture or cushion or bench that fit you last year, last month, or this morning (!) may not feel the same now. And, just as important as selecting your cushion or bench is sitting in the posture that is best suited for you. The guide below will help you make the best choice when buying your meditation cushion (or meditation bench!) so that you can sit – and keep sitting – in comfort.Ī note about “sitting in comfort:” most Westerners aren’t used to floor sitting whether on a meditation cushion or bench, so it is likely to take some time before you “find your seat” meaning, before you can consistently sit in comfort. Either way, you’ll be forging a stronger connection throughout the space as a whole.Because people who meditate come in all shapes and sizes, DharmaCrafts offers a wide selection of meditation cushions, support cushions, and benches. ![]() You can take inspiration from traditional Japanese bridges or choose a more contemporary style. ![]() If your zen garden design includes a water feature, consider adding a small bridge. Fountains, birdbaths, and ornamental sculptures are other great options. ![]() Try using a stone lantern to light your garden pathway rather than a metal or plastic one. Stone garden decor goes quite well with the zen garden aesthetic that we know today. These gardens were, however, quite often near Buddhist Zen temples. That said, famous examples of 16th-century Japanese gardens don’t feature any sculptures at all. In modern contexts, Zen gardens and sculptures tend to go hand-in-hand.
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