Buddhist Temple (STW building)
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A Buddhist Temple is the centre for the teaching and training of Sohei (Warrior Monks). These fanatical Buddhist Samurai are one of the most feared and effective units on the battlefield.
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Although religion often leads to a contemplative life of meditation, there have always been religious orders that have valued military prowess as much as prayer. In Japan, several orders of Buddhist warrior monks were the equal of any other warriors at the time, and showed no reluctance to become involved in politics beyond the Temple walls. The Nobunaga clan, as we’ve seen, had trouble with warrior monks from time to time. As allies the monks were extremely valuable, but as the section on Japanese history shows, keeping control of them could sometimes be a
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A Temple helps to support the doctrines of Buddhism among the people of nearby provinces and can “roll back” the presence of Christianity. A Temple allows Monks to be trained. Famous Temples and eventually Temple Complexes can be constructed at better castles, and these in turn train more expert Monks. Famous Temples and Temple Complexes also help counter Christianity in a much more effective fashion.