Hi all,
on the one hand, we have learned we can sit on anything, it need not be a zafu or anything special.
Then, when carrying the zafu, one is encouraged to do so with special care. Not like anything.
I'm asking because apart from sitting zazen, I like to sit on my zabiton reading or sewing.
And yesterday, when I was lying down and my whole body hurt, I thought if I only had one more cushion, that would help me.
So I grabbed my zafu lying next to me and put it under my head. It was so good!
Afterwards I thought, maybe that was not right. The zafu is for practice, not just a cushion.
But I don't feel guilty.
Shikantaza does not depend on a zafu vs a rolled-up blanket.
So using a zafu to relief pain is as sacred as any practice, or any cushion?
Thoughts?
Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday
on the one hand, we have learned we can sit on anything, it need not be a zafu or anything special.
Then, when carrying the zafu, one is encouraged to do so with special care. Not like anything.
I'm asking because apart from sitting zazen, I like to sit on my zabiton reading or sewing.
And yesterday, when I was lying down and my whole body hurt, I thought if I only had one more cushion, that would help me.
So I grabbed my zafu lying next to me and put it under my head. It was so good!
Afterwards I thought, maybe that was not right. The zafu is for practice, not just a cushion.
But I don't feel guilty.
Shikantaza does not depend on a zafu vs a rolled-up blanket.
So using a zafu to relief pain is as sacred as any practice, or any cushion?
Thoughts?
Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday
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