half lotus position
Abbreviation of 半跏趺坐 (はんかふざ). A meditation posture where one foot rests on the opposite thigh, while the other leg is folded beneath. Used in Buddhist contexts.
See also: 半跏趺坐
Beginners are often advised to sit in the half lotus position first.
Meditate in the half lotus posture.
half-lotus position; sitting with one foot on the opposite thigh
half-lotus contemplative statue
Abbreviation of 半跏趺坐 (はんかふざ), from Middle Chinese elements meaning 'half' (半) and 'cross-legged sitting' (跏趺坐).