I have a zafu but have never found a zabuton to be very useful.
Sitting on wood even seems fine as long as my posture is close enough
to straight. I have a big zafu and a small zafu. I also use the zafus
to play cards or board games and to sit in my kids' room as they fall
asleep (the zafu also can be quite comfy under the head in a reclining
position for the sleepy evenings).
I used to sit for 25 minutes but since the northern California groups
sit for 40 minutes, I sit more like 30 now. Generally Burmese or half
Lotus. I also usually burn some Japanese incense sticks and
sometimes chant.
--Chris
On Wednesday, June 1, 2011, Bill! <billsm...@hhs1963.org> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> At home I have a zafu and zabuton. My zafu is x-large to accomodate my
> x-large butt. I sit cross-legged now. I used to sit in a half-lotus but
> never could really manage a full-lotus. I eventually found the half-lotus to
> put me into a little bit of a tilt so I now just sit cross-legged, and switch
> the top and bottom leg occasionally when I remember to do so. I usually sit
> for 3-consequtive 20-minute periods with a 5-minute break in between to get
> up and stretch, walk around or go to the toliet.
>
> When I travel I just stuff a pillow between my legs and sit in a kneeling
> position; or if that doesn't work I just sit on a firm chair (wood is best),
> sitting on the front edge with my back straight and not leaning against the
> chair.
>
> How about you?
>
> ...Bill!
>
> --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, mike brown <uerusuboyo@...> wrote:
>>
>> Bill!,
>>
>> >or (IMO) ATTACHMENT to jhanas.
>>
>> Do you usually use a zafu/mat etc. to sit zazen, or do you just sit wherever?
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
>
>
>
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