It’s the eternal question: Which zafu stuffing — kapok or buckwheat? When choosing your zafu meditation cushion, what goes inside is just as important as the fabric surrounding it. Yes, you can put almost anything inside a zafu, and over the centuries, Buddhist monks have, but the two best options today are kapok and buckwheat.… Read more »
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Kapok fiber: a sustainable cotton alternative
Derived from the pods of the ceiba pentandra tree, kapok is a fluffy, cotton-like natural fiber that has historically been used in upholstery, furniture, and meditation cushions. Its soft, buoyant composition (weighing one-eighth the weight of cotton) makes it both comfortable and supportive to sit on. In addition to these qualities, kapok has also become… Read more »
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