Zabuton Meditation Cushions

by cara thulin
(Maine, USA)

How Zabuton and Zafu Cushions Were the Ideal Fit For Me.

I decided to begin meditating after many years of practicing yoga - when my friends suggested meditation was a great way to end a yoga session.

I had also just picked up several lessons from a Buddhist friend, and felt like it was a good time to start.

So I began shopping online, as I knew I lacked the proper "natural padding" to meditate comfortably for as long as I'd planned.

I looked first at zabuton cushions. I found one at dharmacrafts.com in a pretty lavendar color and bought it for $79. But when I tried using it for the first time, I found myself feeling very unbalanced. My posture didn't feel quite right, and to get myself lined up I had to fold my knees underneath myself. It was still much more comfortable than my wooden floor, though.

Next time I was on the website I looked at zafu cushions and decided this might be my answer. I ordered one in the same color for $54, and received it quite quickly. It was filled with buckwheat, which smelled funny at first, but I loved it after I took some of the granules out.

My Meditation Seat