In a story, a disciple dedicated his life to meditation and a simple lifestyle, wearing only a loincloth that was often nibbled by rats. Villagers, wishing to help, gifted him a cat to catch the rats. However, the disciple then needed to care for the cat, leading to the offering of a cow for milk. This created a chain of needs, as he had to find straw for the cow, which prompted the villagers to give him land and tools to grow crops. His hard work turned the land into a prosperous plantation, generating profits that allowed him to build a large temple. Yet, the temple brought noise and distraction, pulling the disciple away from meditation.

The story mirrors Siddhartha's journey of renouncing comfort for liberation under the Bodhi tree. Inspired by this, a designer imagines creating a pagoda that embodies the original purpose of spiritual reflection.

The pagoda serves two main roles: it reminds individuals of their life goals-be it liberation, happiness, or artistic pursuits-and it reflects a response to modern society's materialism. Although the conveniences of life seem beneficial, they often lead to increased demands and a loss of time for what truly brings joy. When faced with oppression or despair, many turn to faith but become too consumed by daily survival to nurture their spiritual lives. Consequently, they rely on monks to pray on their behalf, but this has led to a commercialization of religion, causing many to lose their spiritual values.

Thus, the pagoda will be constructed from stone, steel, and the essence of fear-fear of uncertainty and the unfamiliar. It aims to offer a space where individuals can confront their fears and find peace within themselves, free from the distractions of organized religion and the noise of the outside world.