{"product_id":"dharmacrafts-kanji-buckwheat-hull-zafu","title":"DharmaCrafts Kanji Buckwheat Hull Zafu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Buckwheat Hull Zafu (pron. za' - foo) provides ideal body posture and support in addition to the comfort of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dharmacrafts.com\/collections\/zabuton-meditation-cushion-premium-meditation-cushions\" title=\"Zabuton Meditation Cushions | DharmaCrafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ezabuton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e meditation mat. While still providing all the support of a traditional kapok-filled zafu, this buckwheat meditation cushion conforms more readily to each individual's shape and is somewhat softer. It is like sitting on sand at the beach- the hulls move where you want them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Poem by Zen Buddhist Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven into our Kanji fabric is an ancient Japanese poem, a reflection of impermanence and self-transcendence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The fragrant, colored flowers are delicately scattered.\u003cbr\u003eWho can remain unchanged in this world?\u003cbr\u003eTranscend the present world, do not dream fleeting dreams, do not act out.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poem is attributed to Ikkyū Sōjun (一休宗純, 1394–1481), a renowned Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and poet known for expressing profound truths in a direct, and poetic manner. The poem reflects the Zen Buddhist concept of impermanence, reminding us that all things, no matter how beautiful, are fleeting. Flowers serve as a powerful reminder of this, as their brief bloom symbolizes life’s transience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second half of the poem, \u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not dream fleeting dreams,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e”\u003c\/em\u003e embodies a fundamental Zen teaching: to let go of our desires. In Zen Buddhism, clinging to worldly attachments leads to suffering, as we endlessly seek to fulfill fleeting dreams that will never truly satisfy us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Kanji fabric weaves a timeless artistry with wisdom, reminding us to embrace life’s impermanence and celebrate the fleeing beauty of the present moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe fill our buckwheat husk zafu with approximately 4.5 lbs. of organic buckwheat hulls enclosed in a zippered muslin shell, making it easy to add\/remove buckwheat for customized comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegular zafu measures 15\" in diameter with a 5.5\" loft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHi-Zafu measures 14” in diameter with an 8” loft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCover is made of 100% cotton fabric with a convenient carrying handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScroll to view our meditation cushion care instructions and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dharmacrafts.com\/pages\/meditation-cushions-faq?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=11625656c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"DharmaCrafts Meditation Cushions FAQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeditation cushion crafted in the Zen tradition by DharmaCrafts, makers of meditation supplies since 1979. 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