> "Buddha taught that asceticism wasn't the proper way, but also that one should forsake desire. Having a tent as your temple is quite spartan, but it is too little? And doesn't wanting to build a new temple also count as desire?"
> "So, what is the proper way?"
>"It is a desire," says Byakuren with a nod. "We did not choose this tent for the sake of asceticism, but because there isn't any other choice we find acceptable. And, I would say it is too little, I can hardly host myself and two other guests here. But as you say, it is a desire. But I do not believe it to be a selfish one, my wish is for a place where many may gather without undue discomfort and stay out of the weather. I don't believe we are pursuing this course with undo greed or recklessness, we've done most of the work outsides, and what assistance we've had have been from willing volunteers. You are correct it is a desire, but I don't think the Buddha would consider it one that is particularly harmful; even he had the desire to teach. As such, I would say it would be less proper to do nothing."
> Bid Byakruen farewell.
> Head for the Moriya Shrine.
>You bid Byakuren goodbye, and begin the trek to Youkai Moutain.
>You head south to Rinnosuke's shop, then begin heading east along the road leading to the mountains.
>You walk along a stretch of road leading toward the mountains. Up ahead, you see a smallish house beside a fenced-off garden, all quite picturesquely covered in snow. An alarming quality of black smoke is coming from an open window of the house. Obvious exits are east, west, and north.
> Mukyu Nyaa Woof Usa!
>You don't even want to think about the USA, and how it produced Neil Armstrong.
>We shouldn't keep Nitori waiting, Lets go help her on the way to moriya.
>You resolve to drop in on Nitori on the way to the shrine.
> We can't leave yet, we still need our spiritual advice.
>You should have thought of that before you left.
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