{"product_id":"black-zafu-meditation-cushion-black-1-shaku-2-sun","title":"Zafu Meditation Cushion Black – 1 Shaku 2 Sun – 36 × 19 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 2 Sun – 36 × 19 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 2 Sun black Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest model in this traditional range, offering a generous seating surface and greater elevation for practitioners seeking maximum stability and support.\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 firm, light and resilient base designed to support a balanced sitting posture without excessive sinking.\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: $119.00 \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 25px;\"\u003e Special Price: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e$99.00 \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 posture, balance and stillness rather than simply provide a soft seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku 2 Sun \/ 36 cm model\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the largest diameter and greatest height in this series, making it particularly suitable for practitioners who prefer more pelvic elevation, a wider sitting surface or a more substantial meditation base.\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 surface is made from \u003cstrong\u003eblack cotton fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the cushion a sober, refined appearance well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eZen temples, meditation rooms, Buddhist practice spaces, dojos and home interiors\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 cushion maintain a firm and comfortable structure during regular meditation practice.\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 2 Sun size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 36 cm \/ 14.2 in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 19 cm \/ 7.5 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 seated support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge seating surface for greater stability\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; 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Its round form, firm filling and carefully proportioned height provide a stable foundation for posture, balance and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e also offers a closer connection with the Japanese cultural and Buddhist tradition 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 2 Sun Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e36 cm \/ 14.2 in in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e19 cm \/ 7.5 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. This traditional Japanese meditation cushion is \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWho should choose the 36 cm Zafu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 36 cm model is a strong choice for practitioners who prefer a larger sitting surface, increased pelvic elevation and greater overall stability. It may be particularly suitable for taller practitioners or those who find smaller Zafu cushions too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 1 Shaku 1 Sun and 1 Shaku 2 Sun Zafu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku 1 Sun model\u003c\/strong\u003e measures approximately 33 × 18 cm, while the \u003cstrong\u003e1 Shaku 2 Sun model\u003c\/strong\u003e measures approximately 36 × 19 cm. 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