Build A Meditation Bench

After the intermediate step out of the 3d printer and some back and forth i came to my measurements for the meditation bench.
Build a meditation bench. How to use a meditation bench correct posture. Most meditation benches are designed to support the body in a kneeling position. Seat 40cm wide 20cm deep. Because of the kneeling posture it makes possible sometimes this type of bench is also called a kneeling stool.
Height of the seat 15 5cm to 17cm at 10 degrees inclination of the seat. The are called seizabenches because they help you to sit in the traditional way kneeling on the floor with your knees in front which is called seiza correct sitting. Shape the legs. A thick rug or zabuton or a soft surface if you meditate outside will lower the relative height of the seat deepening the stretch in your legs and knees.
Measure 30mm 1 25 from each end of the underside of the bench top and draw 2 lines square across the width or find a piece of scrap wood 30mm wide and use this as a spacer to set the position of the stool legs from the end of the. When you plan for your meditation bench height remember the surface you will be using beneath the bench and plan accordingly. In many cases a well made meditation bench will provide the perfect amount of comfort and support to. Build your own meditation bench from wood.
You can build one yourself with this meditation bench diy. Begin to shape legs using pattern. You should have a piece of paper on hand that is 5 5 x5 5 fold it in half. How to make a meditation bench step 1.
These look like the following. Meditation benches are a tradition in japanese buddhism. Alternatively you might use scraps of wood of various sizes according to the actual sections required see below for details on choice of material.