Lotus position or Padmasana is a cross-legged sitting meditation pose from ancient India, in which each foot is placed on the opposite thigh. It is an ancient asana in yoga, predating hatha yoga, and
Demonstrating lotus position
The flower of the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, grows out of mud, thus symbolising enlightenment.
The sage Bharadvaja meditating in half lotus. 19th century
Zazen is a meditative discipline that is typically the primary practice of the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Lotus position
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Kodo Sawaki practicing zazen
A young master Hsuan Hua sitting in full lotus