The stone basin is also called "Tsukubai" in Japanese language.
Visitors who visit in Temple washes their hands or mouth
using a "Tshukubai".
There are 4 chinese letters on the stone basin which means,
"I" "only" "know" "satisfaction".
What " I only know the satisfaction." is
" I'm satisfied with my current life." or
" I'm satisfied what I have now."
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The stone basin (Tsukubai) is a dynamic decoration in a sedentary
temple view.
