{"product_id":"j-life-kanji-black-zabuton-floor-pillow","title":"J-Life Kanji Black Zabuton Floor Pillow","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFirm Cushioning for Yoga or Just Sitting and Relaxing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our J-Life Traditional Zabuton floor pillows is handmade by skilled craftsmen in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur inner pillow features a natural muslin fabric cover filled with 100% cotton batting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanji Script: Ancient Japanese Poem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven into our Kanji fabric is an ancient Japanese poem, a reflection of impermanence and self-transcendence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The fragrant, colored flowers are delicately scattered.\u003cbr\u003eWho can remain unchanged in this world?\u003cbr\u003eTranscend the present world, do not dream fleeting dreams, do not act out.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second half of the poem, “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not dream fleeting dreams\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e” 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Kanji fabric weaves a timeless artistry with wisdom, reminding us to embrace life’s impermanence and celebrate the fleeing beauty of the present moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZabuton Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional zabuton filling currently used in Japan and is the highest quality, most comfortable, and best wearing filling available. Expect this authentic Japanese floor pillow to stand up to 8 - 12 years of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade authentically from 100% cotton batting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover can be easily removed for machine washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible with the same fabric on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 21\" x 22\" x 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe J-Life zabuton is perfect for extended periods of sitting such as eating, studying, watching TV or meditating. Our hand made custom covers are made to order from exquisite 100% cotton fabrics imported from Japan and feature a side zipper to make cleaning a snap. Just wash the cover separately in cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider ordering an extra cover to give your decor an occasional change or to cover an existing zabuton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Japanese floor pillows make wonderful meditation cushions and act as lovely home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZabuton and zabuton Covers are 21\" x 22\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 5 - 7 business days for us to custom make your zabuton or zabuton cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J-Life International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42297470157047,"sku":"ZAB-KANJI-BLACK","price":71.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/products\/b0fbeb65b9c3df497bc43cb2912d9efc_96c80a87-1906-4825-aa11-3df09dd51360.jpg?v=1742241345","url":"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/j-life-kanji-black-zabuton-floor-pillow","provider":"J-Life International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}