Kanji Buckwheat Hull Zafu
The Buckwheat Hull Zafu (pron. za' - foo) provides ideal body posture and support in addition to the comfort of the zabuton 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. Japanese Poem by Zen Buddhist Monk Woven into our Kanji fabric is an ancient Japanese poem, a reflection of impermanence and self-transcendence: "The fragrant, colored flowers are delicately scattered.Who can remain unchanged in this world?Transcend the present world, do not dream fleeting dreams, do not act out." This 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 beautifu