The first artwork, "Maban" (磨盤), is a profound expression of Zen philosophy, forming part of the phrase "Hakkaku maban kuuriso". It depicts a polished plate, an ancient weapon, swiftly spinning and soaring through the air, obliterating stereotypes. Beyond destruction lies a powerful lesson - to continue forward unbound by societal preconceptions.
The second, "Motsuryo" (没量), originates from an ancient Chinese Zen book and translates to "forgetting quantity." A story from antiquity breathes life into its meaning. A young monk, aspiring to be a disciple of Rennyo Shonin, was given an improbable task—emptying Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Undeterred, the monk took a ladle, poised to embark on the colossal task. Rennyo, recognising the monk's spirit, praised him, declaring, "Wait, wait, wait, I will make you my disciple." "Motsuryo" serves as a timeless reminder that, in a world fixated on quantity, achieving greatness necessitates transcending a narrow focus on results and interests.