Blank Basin

"'To empty oneself is to achieve true knowledge of what the self can be.' - Scial Nin, Abbot of the Shin"The Blank Basin is just that, a small basin of trickling water. Unremarkable aside from a stone pedestal carved with the likeness of a soaring bird that can be seen shimmering just beneath the water's surface. Some historians suggest that the carving proves the monastery was first constructed by followers of Ralasdir; god of the skies.

It is traditional for pilgrims making their way to the Shin to first sit beside the basin. They must then empty their minds of all thought, sensation or motivation. If done successfully the basin of water will drain to reveal the soaring bird beneath.

Some say this process leaves them missing a piece of themselves.