Meditation Cushions

Meditation Cushions
The meditation cushions we offer are authentically made according to cushions used in American
and Japanese monasteries. We use very high quality 100% durable cotton twill and very high
grade kapok (zafus) and cotton batting (zabutons and support cushions).
Kapok is a natural fiber from the seeds of the Ceiba tree that grows in the rainforest. It has
tremendous resilience and can be easily pushed back into shape after sitting. Kapok zafus are light
and very comfortable, and their firmness can be adjusted by taking out or adding kapok. They are
used in most Zen Centers and monasteries in America and Japan. The kapok can also be easily
removed from the twill shell and replaced when it becomes old (usually after 5-6 years).
The cushions are hand stuffed and hand tufted and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth or a
little soap and water. The zafus have a loft of 5 inches when sitting on them, and the zabutons
have a 3 inch loft (three layers of cotton batting). We do not vary the loft of the zabuton because
the ideal comfort needed to settle into meditation is not too soft and not too hard. If the loft is too
soft, it becomes too comfortable in sitting, and it is difficult to focus. If the loft is too hard, then the
discomfort is also a distraction in sitting. This comes from 35 years of meditation practice.
All of our cushions are double and triple-stitched to last for years. It is wonderful to offer to all
beings this incredible opportunity (meditation) to settle into a deeper life, a life of wisdom and
compassion and hopefully, these cushions will enable this process to happen more easily.

Zabuton Mat
Zabuton (Extra Large)
30″ x 35″ made of high quality cotton twill and stuffed
with three 1″ layers of cotton batting. They are double
stitched for greater durability and are hand tufted. A
zabuton is used under a zafu to cushion the knees
when sitting.
NEW: Economical Size
27″ x 32″ – otherwise same as above; recommended
for those weighing less than 190 lbs. or less than six
feet in height.
Extra Large: $56.00
Economical: $49.00
Available Colors: Black (Zen), Midnight (Dark Navy), Burgundy (Tibetan), Navy, Dark Brown
Zafu / Zabuton Set
Regular/X-Large (30x35): $104.00
Regular/Economy (27x32): $97.00
Large/X-Large (30x35): $110.00
Available Colors: Black (Zen), Midnight (Dark Navy),
Burgundy (Tibetan), Navy, Dark Brown
Support Cushion
15″ x 15″ Made of high quality cotton twill and stuffed with
three layers of cotton batting. Used to increase sitting height or
can be placed under the knees for additional support.
Price: $17.00
Available Colors: Black (Zen), Midnight (Dark Navy),
Burgundy (Tibetan), Navy, Dark Brown

Zafu
11 1/2″ diameter expanding to 14 1/2″ with a loft of 7″ made
with a high quality cotton twill shell and stuffed with 2 1/2
lbs. of very high quality kapok. They are authentically made
according to patterns of cushions used in Japanese and
American monasteries and hand stuffed and triple stitched.
(With or without white name tag).
Large Zafua
13″ diameter expanding to 17″ with a 7″ loft. Suggested for those weighing 200lbs. or more or who
want a larger zafu. Made with a high quality cotton twill shell, triple-stitched and stuffed with 3
1/4 lbs. of high quality kapok.
Unstuffed Zafu
Regular size zafu which comes with kapok and instructions on how to stuff your zafu.
Regular: $48.00
Large: $54.00
Unstuffed: $42.00
Available Colors: Black (Zen), Midnight (Dark Navy), Burgundy (Tibetan), Navy, Dark Brown
For more information please visit site
http://www.zenstitchery.com/cushions