Kanji Zabuton

Our meditation cushions are perfect for increasing comfort during daily meditation, meditation scripts, or meditation classes. Handmade with care in the USA, these meditation pillows will provide comfort and practicality in any meditation space.

What is a Zabuton?

A zabuton (pron. zah'-boo-tawn) is the foundation cushion for your zafu (round sitting cushion) or meditation bench, where it provides essential cushioning for your ankles and knees. Years of Zen Center living have gone into the design of our custom meditation mats.

• 8 lbs. of organic cotton batting are stuffed into a muslin cover and encased in a snug-fitting zippered cover made from durable polyester blend fabric.

• All of our zippered zabuton covers are washable and new covers may be ordered.

• Complete your meditation cushion set by ordering the Kanji ZZ set (zafu and zabuton bundle) instead!

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 beautiful, are fleeting. Flowers serve as a powerful reminder of this, as their brief bloom symbolizes life’s transience.

The second half of the poem, “Do not dream fleeting dreams,” 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. 

Our Kanji fabric weaves a timeless artistry with wisdom, reminding us to embrace life’s impermanence and celebrate the fleeing beauty of the present moment.

GOTS-Certified

Now available with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton filling (zabuton insert only), ensuring the cotton is sustainably grown and processed without harmful chemicals. Guaranteeing ethical practices from farm to finished product, promoting both comfort and sustainability.

Sizes

Regular Zabuton measures: 31' L x 26' W x 4' H.

Jumbo Zabuton measures: 36' L x 28' W x 4' H.

Handcrafted in the USA.

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