J-Life Kanji Red Zabuton Floor Pillow

Firm Cushioning for Yoga or Just Sitting and Relaxing!

Each of our J-Life Traditional Zabuton floor pillows is handmade by skilled craftsmen in the United States.

Our inner pillow features a natural muslin fabric cover filled with 100% cotton batting.

Kanji Script: Ancient Japanese Poem

Woven into our Kanji fabric is an ancient Japanese poem, a reflection of impermanence and self-transcendence:

"The fragrant, colored flowers are delicately scattered.
Who can remain unchanged in this world?
Transcend the present world, do not dream fleeting dreams, do not act out."

This 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.

The second half of the poem, “Do not dream fleeting dreams,” 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. 

Our Kanji fabric weaves a timeless artistry with wisdom, reminding us to embrace life’s impermanence and celebrate the fleeing beauty of the present moment.

This 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.

• Made authentically from 100% cotton batting
• Cover can be easily removed for machine washing
• Reversible with the same fabric on both sides
• Measures 21" x 22" x 6"

The 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.

Consider ordering an extra cover to give your decor an occasional change or to cover an existing zabuton.

These Japanese floor pillows make wonderful meditation cushions and act as lovely home decor.

Zabuton and zabuton Covers are 21" x 22".

Please allow 5 - 7 days for us to custom make your zabuton or zabuton cover.