{"product_id":"black-zafu-meditation-cushion-black-9-sun","title":"Zafu Meditation Cushion Black – 9 Sun – 27 × 15 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 – 9 Sun – 27 × 15 cm – Made in Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Japanese Zafu Meditation Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Japan for \u003cstrong\u003eZazen, Zen Buddhist meditation and traditional seated practice\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact \u003cstrong\u003e9 Sun black Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to provide a firm, stable and resilient base for meditation while maintaining the traditional proportions used in Japan.\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 combines lightness, firmness and natural resilience. Its compact size makes it especially suitable for practitioners with good hip flexibility or those who prefer a lower meditation seat.\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: $89.00 \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 25px;\"\u003e Special Price: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e$69.00 \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 not simply to provide softness, but to support balance, posture and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese-made model is designed to help maintain a stable sitting position during \u003cstrong\u003eZazen, Soto Zen practice, mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises and other forms of seated meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 and traditional appearance suited to Zen practice, temples, dojos and meditation rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is filled with \u003cstrong\u003epanya, also known as kapok fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kapok is lightweight, resilient and naturally supportive, helping the cushion retain a comfortable firmness without excessive sinking.\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\u003e9 Sun size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 27 cm \/ 10.6 in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 15 cm \/ 5.9 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;\"\u003e9 Sun\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. 27 cm \/ 10.6 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. 15 cm \/ 5.9 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 9 Sun Zafu Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9 Sun \/ 27 cm model\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most compact size in this Japanese Zafu range. Its lower and smaller profile is particularly suitable for practitioners who have good flexibility in the hips, knees and ankles and who prefer less elevation during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a practical choice for smaller meditation spaces, dojos, temples or practitioners looking for an easy-to-store traditional Japanese meditation cushion.\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 helps raise the pelvis so that the practitioner can establish a more balanced relationship between the hips, spine and legs. The objective is to create a stable seated base rather than a soft, sinking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm kapok filling of this model provides stable support for traditional postures such as \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\u003eZen Buddhist practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoto Zen 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 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 compact round shape, firm filling and carefully balanced height create a stable foundation for 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\u003e9 Sun Zafu\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e27 cm \/ 10.6 in in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm \/ 5.9 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 is filled with traditional \u003cstrong\u003epanya \/ kapok fiber\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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