Monastic Vows Broken

The religious discipline of the monks of our nation is faltering. As a result of lacking funds, monopolization of higher monastic positions by a small group of the aristocracy and a our ruler unable to protect the faithful in the way expected of a true Buddhist ruler more and more monks seem to be breaking their vows to abandon monastic life, or in some cases maintaining it while not honoring its principles. A particularly glaring case of a monk breaking his vows and inciting others do to the same has recently come to our attention and many will likely read a great deal into the way we choose to deal with this. While a good ruler should always show mercy and gentleness it is also the duty of any ruler to uphold the discipline of the monasteries, with force if needed.