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Enjoy zazen with fragrance

Modern people, who live busy lives, tend to have their brains working at full speed 24 hours a day. Too much information to process can easily lead to fatigue.

In the midst of all this, some people practice zazen, believing that breathing is also important for maintaining both physical and mental health. Zazen is popular around the world for relaxing and regulating the mind and body, but the ZAF cushion can also be used in your daily life as a cushion that supports your pelvis and improves your posture by sitting upright. We recommend using ZAF incense sticks with this ZAF cushion. We have two scents that are perfect for zazen and meditation.

Relax with the scent

The scent of incense has the effect of regulating the autonomic nervous system and hormone secretion, and relaxing the mind and body. We recommend enjoying the scent at a time when you want to relax, such as before going to bed at night.

We have prepared Emptiness, which is scented with the concept of relaxation and concentration, and Sauna Forest, which expresses the sense of relief of forest bathing in a sauna surrounded by trees. Sauna Forest contains vihta from Hokkaido, so you can enjoy the sauna feeling at home. Both are made entirely from natural materials without using any chemicals, which is a nice feature.

If you practice zazen/meditation for about 15 minutes once a day, one box will last for 60 days. It can also be used to change your mood at work or as a guide for how long you need to concentrate.

Live in the "now" by regulating your body and mind

Sakai Kinran, which produces ZAF, is a manufacturer of Buddhist altar items that has been manufacturing woven Buddhist altar items such as robes worn by monks, curtains for displaying in the main hall of temples, and round futons since its founding. Located in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, a Buddhist altar equipment production area, the company boasts a top-class market share for zazen futons made by craftsmen using traditional methods. The company is committed to "manufacturing that values ​​people's 'feelings'" and has inherited traditional techniques to create products that are close to the hearts of all people living in the modern age.

In 2018, Takezawa, the second generation owner of Sakae Kinran, started "ZAF", a factory brand of zazen cushions. Since childhood, he played with the cotton used to make zafu cushions, and was interested in watching the manufacturing process while familiarizing himself with the family business. He also felt that his mind was in harmony when he tried to do zazen when he was feeling serious.

Takezawa says, "The zafu itself is a traditional Buddhist equipment that supports the posture of zazen, and has been around since the Edo period. When you hear the word Buddhism, you may feel intimidated, but measures to harmonize the mind are very necessary in today's society. That's why I want to spread Buddhism and zazen through design-oriented products." Since ancient times, Zen has been a way for humans to be more human, more carefully, and more aware of the here and now. Why not try Zazen as a way to tune your mind?