The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast

Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan

August 21, 2021 Kyota Ko Episode 38
Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan
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The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan
Aug 21, 2021 Episode 38
Kyota Ko

Buddhist monks are not supposed to harm anyone, but "soldier monks" were a long-lasting profession in middle age Japan - why did these people arm themselves and why were they even allowed to exist?

Podcast host Kyota Ko explains the historical controversy in this insightful and hilarious podcast episode.

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Buddhist monks are not supposed to harm anyone, but "soldier monks" were a long-lasting profession in middle age Japan - why did these people arm themselves and why were they even allowed to exist?

Podcast host Kyota Ko explains the historical controversy in this insightful and hilarious podcast episode.

Support the Show.