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Some posts from the meditation cushion blogosphere

November 3rd, 2008

Here are some interesting articles I found.  One’s on assorted meditation furniture, it’s not just meditation cushions you can use to make your sitting easier.
The other’s about venturing off the meditation cushion completely!  Meditation whilst swimming’s what it’s all about.
 
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How to Sit on a Meditation Cushion

October 28th, 2008

We get less and less supple as we get older.  If you’re new to meditation, and are having problems with stiffness or pain, maybe it’s your sitting position that’s causing it.  There are lots of different ways to sit for meditation, each position with its own qualities and each tailored for varying levels of flexibility.
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How To Make a Meditaton Cushion and Zabuton

October 26th, 2008

Whilst trawling the web for all things zafu I uncovered this little gem.
If you’re lucky enough to know or be a tailor, that’s a great resource to make your own meditation cushion.  Places that sell kapok or buckwheat hulls are a dime a dozen so it’ll be easy to make and fill them!

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