- Zafu meditation cushion by Buddha Groove
- Green with cream and gold thread weave
- Traditional and culturally rich brocade fabric
- Measures 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Handle on the side
- Weighs approximately 6 pounds
- Comes with a separate insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA
design: A round zafu meditation cushion covered in emerald-green brocade, woven with cream-and-gold lotus blossoms and traditional cloud-scroll patterning, finished with pleated sides and a side carry handle.
size: Measures approximately 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: Brocade textile cover over a removable insert filled with buckwheat hulls.
features: Removable, zip-off cover for easy cleaning, buckwheat hull insert that molds to your seated shape while staying firm, side carry handle, round shape that supports proper pelvic alignment, traditional brocade floral and cloud-scroll motif
care: Spot clean the brocade cover as needed, or unzip it from the insert for gentle hand washing, and keep the buckwheat hull fill dry.
disclaimer: As a woven textile piece, slight variations in pattern placement and fabric sheen are natural and part of each cushion's individual character.
Meaning & Intention
Brocade has long marked objects meant for contemplation and ceremony, its raised gold threadwork traditionally reserved for temple textiles, ceremonial robes, and offerings. The lotus blossoms woven across this cushion's surface carry their own quiet teaching: a flower that rises clean and unstained from muddy water, long used across Buddhist and Hindu traditions as an image of the mind's capacity to remain clear and open no matter what surrounds it.
The swirling cloud-scroll pattern threaded between the flowers is drawn from a motif found throughout East Asian textile art, where clouds symbolize the passage of thought and breath, and good fortune moving freely without obstruction. Together with the lotus, the design turns the cushion into more than a seat: it becomes a small, wearable reminder of steadiness within movement, stillness within change.
The zafu form itself, round and firmly filled, has been used for centuries to support upright, grounded sitting. Its shape isn't decorative alone. Elevating the hips and tilting the pelvis slightly forward is what allows the spine to stack naturally and the body to settle into stillness without strain, so the cushion's practical design and its symbolic surface are working toward the same purpose.
Setting this cushion in a corner of your home creates a small, unmistakable invitation to sit down, breathe, and return to yourself, whether for ten minutes before the day begins or as the anchor of a longer daily practice. Its firm, contoured support makes it easy to keep coming back to, and its handsome brocade surface means it can stay out in view, a quiet cue that stillness is always within reach.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators who want firm, traditional-style support and a cushion beautiful enough to keep in view
- Purpose: Seated meditation, mindfulness practice, yoga and breathwork sessions, floor seating, altar or meditation-corner accent
- Suggested Mantra: Root down, breathe still
- Intention: Groundedness, Balance, Calm, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara), for grounding and stability during seated practice
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion designed to elevate and support the hips, helping tilt the pelvis forward so the spine can stack naturally for comfortable, upright seated meditation.
What is this cushion filled with?
It comes with a separate insert filled with buckwheat hulls, which mold to your shape while sitting for firm, stable support that keeps its shape over time.
How do I clean the cushion?
The brocade cover zips off from the insert, so you can spot clean it or hand wash it separately as needed while keeping the buckwheat fill dry.
What are the dimensions and weight?
The cushion measures approximately 16 inches across and 5 inches high, and weighs approximately 6 pounds.
Is this cushion only for meditation?
While designed for meditation, its firm, supportive shape also works well for yoga, breathwork, floor seating, or simply grounding a quiet corner of your home.
