Jisho

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Noun
1. lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighsYojijukugo (four character compound)
Wikipedia definition
2. Lotus positionThe Lotus Position is a cross-legged sitting posture originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established posture, commonly used for meditation, in the Hindu Yoga and Buddhist contemplative traditions. The position is said to resemble a lotus, to encourage breathing proper to associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability.
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Other forms
結跏趺座 【けっかふざ】

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