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davidbhayes — 14 years ago — permalink

I have "gomden" which is a firm foam rectangular block. I'm not a huge fan of it, but it still works for me. The concept behind it is that it's more firm and elevated then a something like "zafu", so you can sit in a more western posture. But for me it seems to go too far in the firm and elevated direction. I've been thinking I should get just get a traditional buckwheat zafu and see how I like it. But I haven't done it yet.

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Shakuhachi — 14 years ago — permalink

Either couch or easy chair but with pillows to provide more back support.  As long as my  back is straight and my legs are free so they don't get numb I am ready to go.

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danjunel — 14 years ago — permalink

I used to just sit on a pillow (or two) and thought that back pain was just a normal part of the meditation process. Then I invested in a Gomden/Zabuton combo set from www.samadhicushions.com and I no longer have any back pain when I sit. I did purchase a Zafu before the Gomden/Zabuton, but I still didn't get the back support that I needed.
Even though the price was considerably more than the mere pillow that I formerly used, I felt strongly that I wanted to make an investment in myself and in my practice. I'm really glad that I did!

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NEBULABUFF — 6 years ago — permalink

A cushion (Zafu) on the floor.  I've tried using chairs but, for me, the position just didn't feel right.  Guess I've been using the cushion for too many years.  Right now, it's the only thing that feels right even with this 74 year old body.

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thejimigemini — 6 years ago — permalink

I bought a zafu ( = round meditation cushion) today, and just meditated, sitting on it for 20 minutes. It works very well, sitting on such a cushion, for me.

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