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The Dharmagear range
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Zafu - meditation cushion handcrafted for decades of use
The zafu (round cushion) is the basic cushion used for meditation within the Zen tradition. We offer two zafu fillings, kapok or buckwheat husks. Kapok-filled zafus are our bestsellers.
Brown, Maroon, or Black
Price: $80
Approx. 34 cm diam. x 15 cm deep. Durable cotton canvas, top stitching thread, fabric handle. Kapok zafu approx. 1 kg, husk zafu approx. 2.5 kg.
Zabuton - floor mat to keep your knees happy
The zabuton is a large square mat placed under the zafu on the floor. Although you can sit on directly on the floor, or place a blanket under your zafu, many people find it more comfortable to have a mat. Our zabuton is made up of a calico cotton inner filled with three layers of cotton batting and a zipped outer cover. The outer cover is finished with French seams and is machine washable.
Brown, Maroon, or Black.
Price: $120
Approx. 80 x 80 x 7.5 cm. Calico cotton interior casing, standard threads, cotton batting, cotton canvas, removable cover (with zip). Approx. 6 kg.
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Rectangular kapok support cushion - zafu boost
Support cushions are used in many different ways in meditation and a number of types have been developed to serve different needs. These handmade rectangular kapok-filled cushions are mainly used to add extra height under the zafu, but can also be used as padding to support the knees (useful for creating a stable base if inflexibility prevents you from getting one knee or both knees down to the ground).
Brown, Maroon, or Black.
Price: $40
Approx. 30 x 42 x 5 cm. Durable cotton canvas, topstitching thread, kapok fill. Approx. 0.5 kg.
Support cushions are used in many different ways in meditation and a number of types have been developed to serve different needs. These handmade rectangular kapok-filled cushions are mainly used to add extra height under the zafu, but can also be used as padding to support the knees (useful for creating a stable base if inflexibility prevents you from getting one knee or both knees down to the ground).
Brown, Maroon, or Black.
Price: $40
Approx. 30 x 42 x 5 cm. Durable cotton canvas, topstitching thread, kapok fill. Approx. 0.5 kg.
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Husk-filled small support cushion - ideal for hands
Another member of the support cushion family. These rectangular cushions are simple but provide ideal support for your hands in the dhyani mudra (a hand position often used in meditation where the hands rest in the lap).
Brown, Maroon, or Black.
Price: $20
Approx. 28 cm x 38 cm. Durable cotton canvas, filled with organic buckwheat husks. Approx. 0.7 kg.
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Hand cushion - the smallest support cushion option
This small hand cushion was originally developed for meditators who sit in the half-lotus position and may need support under the hand which does not rest on the foot. Also useful to tuck under the ankles in kneeling position if you have tight ankles.
Brown, Maroon, or Black.
Price: $20
Approx. 15 x 10 x 5 cm. Durable cotton canvas, filled with organic buckwheat husks. Approx. 0.15 kg
Wooden seiza bench- for kneeling meditation
These seiza benches or kneeling benches are are handmade here in Auckland using recycled timber.
Benches: four heights available
Price: $60 or $80 for folding
We recommend that you come to the Centre and try out the stools for yourself to find what height works best for you. No mail order, sorry.
Bench cushions can be ordered for your bench too ($60). Please allow two-three weeks for delivery of the cushion.