A fusion of Buddhist philosophy and utilitarian art

This Zen "Vacuity" bowl, or otherwise known as "Oryoki", is inspired by the nested bowls for personal use of Zen Buddhist monks. According to Zen teachers, the ōryōki cultivates gratitude, mindfulness and greater self-understanding. The subtleties of the bowls' shape and patterns can invite the practitioner to pay close attention to detail.

Its name "Vacuity" thus refers to an important philosophy of Buddhism, "the ultimate emptiness of intrinsic realities". This emptiness is expressed in the richness of the glaze patterns and bowl details formed naturally during firing in the ceramic kiln.

Dishwasher-safe.