The Still Sitting Holiday Gift Guide 2025

This holiday season, do something different: share a gift that will inspire action. Our Still Sitting Holiday Gift Guide 2025 is filled with thoughtful, intentionally crafted products.

Founded by Buddhist monks, Still Sitting takes pride in offering meditation cushions and clothing designed and made right here in Washington. We also offer a wide range of elegant accessories from Oryoki bowls to handcrafted bells. We’re proud to say that these are the same products we use every day in our own practice.

We invite you to explore some of our essential products that are perfect for taking your first step towards building a meditation practice, or encouraging a loved one on their own journey. Whatever your goals are, there is no better place to start than Still Sitting.

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Happy holidays and happy sitting!

10. Tilt Chair Cushion

Years in the making, the Tilt Chair Cushion was created for practitioners who prefer or require chair seating, and for anyone looking to support better posture throughout the day. Unlike most seat cushions designed for office ergonomics, this cushion draws from the discipline of seated meditation — where a relaxed yet upright posture is key.

Its defining feature is a subtle, carefully calculated slope: the back of the cushion sits at 5.25 inches high, gradually tapering to 1.75 inches in front. This angle encourages a natural curve in the lower spine, supporting healthy lumbar alignment and allowing the diaphragm and chest to remain open, which is vital for relaxed breathing during meditation or deep focus.

Available in three understated colors (Black, Slate Blue, and Walnut Brown), it blends seamlessly into any setting, whether you’re at home, at the office, or on retreat.

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

9. Everyday Oryoki Bowl Set

These traditional bowl sets put meditation into action and help to bring attention to the act of eating. Oryoki means “just enough” and refers both to the simple, intentional form of eating, as well as the idea of consuming food modestly to keep your meditation practice strong.

This elegant, durable Oryoki bowl set includes utensils crafted from palm wood and cloths in a variety of colors. Whether you have a foodie in your life or just want to slow down during meal times, this is the perfect gift.

8. American Inkin Bell

Our inkin bells are made in the USA by Teido Bill Stephens, a Zen monk, craftsman, and friend of ours here at Still Sitting. They are the only  inkin bells that we know of that are handcrafted in the United States.

Over the years, we’ve sold hundreds of them; customers love their craftsmanship and beautiful sound. The 2.7” bell is constructed using spun brass and black walnut. The clear lasting tone of this bell will call you gently back to your breath.

7. Kuan Yin Statue

Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion in the Buddhist canon, is an elegant addition to any space for prayer, reflection, and meditation. This Bodhisattva is revered in Buddhism for her mercy: forfeiting a place in nirvana in order to aid the suffering of humanity.

We offer a curated selection of beautiful  Kuan Yin statues in a variety of styles, materials, and sizes that will fit any budget.

6. Beach Brick Darumas

Each of these unique Daruma figures is painted by local artist Alex Echivarra onto a piece of brick collected from the beaches of Vashon Island. The bricks themselves carry their own story — made over 120 years ago at Vashon’s brick factory to help rebuild Seattle after the great fire of 1889. Over time, waves and weather have softened and rounded each fragment, leaving a warm, smooth shape.

Alex paints each Bodhidharma figure, a symbol of resilience, new beginnings, and awakening, onto these naturally sculpted brick pieces, adding the kanji character for “luck”  to every one. Each Daruma stands upright on a naturally flat edge, making it perfect for a small altar, desk, or special place in your home.

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

5. Meditation Cushion Sets

The Still Sitting meditation cushion set is the foundation of your practice. It includes both a zafu and zabuton cushion to align your posture and keep your legs and knees supported.

Our cushions are both comfortable and durable, using high-quality cotton and filling material. We have a beautiful selection of colors and patterns as well, so if you’ve been thinking about that “Desert Lotus” set for yourself, now is the time!

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

4. Kyoto Collection Zafu

Experience comfort and a delightful Japanese aesthetic with Still Sitting’s Kyoto Collection zafu. The Kyoto Collection is our newest product line, introduced in 2021, and has been tremendously popular since its launch.

These zafus feature all the durability and craftsmanship of our traditional zafus, but feature a selection of refined fabrics imported from Japan in patterns like “Japanese Maple” and “Midnight Surf.”

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

3. Nomad Bench

We celebrate our founder’s heritage with this unique meditation bench that combines tradition with Scandinavian design and functionality. This Still Sitting original is a collapsible meditation bench that will travel wherever you want to go!

The Nomad Bench is comfortable, portable, and flexible. Using a hammock seat design that easily adjusts to your height, the nomad allows the user to comfortably sit in a kneeling position (seiza). When you’re done, just fold it flat and put it away…or under the tree.

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

2. Classic Round Zafu

For many people, this is where their meditation journey started. The zafu is a classic, time-tested meditation cushion that is comfortable and supportive. When we founded Still Sitting some twenty years ago, this is the first product we made.

We set out to handcraft a zafu that looks good, feels good, and holds up to the test of time; we stand by the quality of these cushions for a lifetime. Available in a wide range of colors and beautiful patterns.

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

1. Samue Clothing

Our samue clothing has become more and more popular every year. This traditional work clothing of Japanese Zen monks is a minimalist, but dynamic outfit, consisting of a long-sleeve jacket top with trousers.

Today the samue is also a preferred garment for meditation practice or relaxing around the house. We’ve also added a handsome new Linen Samue to our collection this year. Find the perfect style for you by reading our blog post on choosing the right samue.

Designed and made here in the Pacific Northwest.

We hope our holiday gift guide has helped you find the perfect, meaningful present. Happy Holidays from all of us at Still Sitting.