Zazen

So the legs meet the seat at an angle, making the seat board not be parallel with the floor? (or is that an optical illusion based on the photos?)

If it is angled, which way is 'forward'?

Dear Matt:
Yes, there's an angle. The foward side is the lowest.
I'll post a photo to show how to use it.
Thanks for the comment.

I have made those before - the user kneels and her feet go under the bench. It is made to bear the user's weight while in a kneeling position.

Next monday I'll post a photo showing a friend of mine using it.
I do not have such flexibility...