{"product_id":"black-zafu-meditation-cushion-1-shaku","title":"Zafu Meditation Cushion Black – 1 Shaku – 30 × 16 cm – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/zafu_zen_-_coussin_japonais_traditionnel_de_meditation_zazen_-kimonoshop.png?v=1788851502\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTraditional Japanese Black Zafu Meditation Cushion – 1 Shaku – 30 × 16 cm – Made in Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Japanese Zafu Meditation Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Japan for \u003cstrong\u003eZazen, Zen Buddhist meditation, Soto Zen practice and seated meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku black Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a balanced combination of compact size, supportive height and traditional firmness for regular meditation practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with a durable \u003cstrong\u003eblack cotton outer fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e and filled with traditional \u003cstrong\u003epanya (kapok fiber)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Japanese meditation cushion provides a light, resilient and stable sitting surface that helps maintain proper posture during Zazen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #180973; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecial Promotional Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 17px; text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003e Regular Price: $99.00 \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 25px;\"\u003e Special Price: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e$79.00 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese Zafu for Zazen Meditation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eZafu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional round meditation cushion used in Japanese Buddhist practice to elevate the pelvis and create a stable foundation for seated meditation. Its purpose is to support balance, posture and stillness rather than simply provide softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku \/ 30 cm model\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile traditional size, offering more elevation than a compact 9 Sun Zafu while remaining easy to use, store and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTraditional Black Cotton \u0026amp; Panya Kapok Filling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer fabric is made from \u003cstrong\u003eblack cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the cushion a sober, refined appearance well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eZen temples, meditation rooms, dojos and home practice spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is filled with \u003cstrong\u003epanya, also known as kapok fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kapok is naturally lightweight, resilient and supportive, helping the Zafu retain a comfortable firmness while reducing excessive sinking during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Japanese Zafu meditation cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 30 cm \/ 11.8 in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 16 cm \/ 6.3 in height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cotton outer fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional panya \/ kapok filling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, light and resilient support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for stable Zazen posture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJapanese Zafu Dimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #180973;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 Shaku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 30 cm \/ 11.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 16 cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBlack Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePanya \/ Kapok Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTraditional Round Zafu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #180973; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWho Is the 1 Shaku Zafu Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku \/ 30 cm Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent all-round size for practitioners looking for a balance between compactness and elevation. Its approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16 cm height\u003c\/strong\u003e provides more support than the smaller 9 Sun model without becoming overly large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for practitioners who want moderate pelvic elevation, a traditional Japanese sitting experience and a cushion that remains compact enough for regular home, dojo or temple use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDesigned to Support Proper Zazen Posture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Zafu raises the pelvis slightly above the floor, allowing the hips, spine and legs to settle into a more stable relationship during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm kapok filling of this model provides useful support for traditional seated postures including \u003cstrong\u003ehalf lotus, full lotus, Burmese-style sitting and other cross-legged meditation positions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIdeal for Zen, Buddhist and Japanese Meditation Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZazen meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoto Zen practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZen Buddhist meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShikantaza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMindfulness meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreathing and concentration exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemple meditation sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDojo meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartial arts meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily home meditation practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose a Made in Japan Zafu?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Zafu meditation cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed around the practical requirements of traditional seated meditation. Its round form, firm filling and carefully proportioned height provide a stable foundation that supports posture and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e also provides a closer connection with the Japanese cultural and Buddhist environment in which Zazen continues to be practiced today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat size is this Japanese Zafu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm \/ 11.8 in in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e16 cm \/ 6.3 in in height\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is this Zafu made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cushion features a \u003cstrong\u003eblack cotton outer fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditional \u003cstrong\u003epanya \/ kapok fiber filling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIs this Zafu made in Japan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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