They should not call this a Zabuton. Zabutons are traditional Japanese mats used in Buddhist centers throughout the world. A plump round cushion called a Zafu is traditionally placed in the center of the Zabuton. The round cushion and the mat, used
together, facilitate sitting. Meditators buy Zabutons for their homes, and I suppose the Zafu could be dispensed with. But it is generally recognized
(even in the yoga world) that having your bum propped is desirable when you wish to maintain an erect posture. (The lotus posture is very popular for meditation, of course; this involves
sitting on the edge of the Zafu with knees resting on the Zabuton.) Anyway, this so-called meditation mat is simply not thick or dense enough to provide comfort – at least, not on a
wood floor.
Authentic Zabutons can be found online, but I balked at paying the higher price, hoping that this product would do. Nope – I'm out of luck!
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