Order of the Martial Way

These walled compounds are the home of saffron robed monks who study and practice a form of ancient philosophy that demands control of the mind and body. These monks forsake personal possessions for an ascetic lifestyle involving physical prowess, philosophical wisdom and contemplation. These temples are famous for their gardens filled with edible foodstuffs, their dojo for martial practice and their libraries of preserved ancient works. Many communities throughout the West have survived if not thrived because of the presence of one of these walled compounds at their heart.