Pāramitā

Pāramitā is a small but growing monastery homestead residing on unclaimed territory in Sparwood. The land remains consciously unclaimed and unofficial, as the philosophy of the deeply religious monastery monks relies on the kindness of others, and their only goal is to provide help and compassion wherever needed, spreading their message of kindness. As utility buildings and housing are completed, a temple and a statue of an ancient Bodhisattva are slowly taking shape. As more people join Pāramitā, either as monks tending to the temple grounds, or farmers and guardians in the field below, the homestead supporting the monastery is steadily becoming a village.

History
On the 21st of November, 2020, a Mad Monk converted their home into a Traveler's Rest, and driven by deep compassion and profound spiritual necessity, began to seek out a mountain on which to build a temple. The monk was an outsider, purportedly possessing supernatural powers, which they used to help the poor and stand up to injustice. However, they were also known for their wild and eccentric behavior, which didn't follow monastic rules, consuming alcohol and meat. As such the monk spent most of their life as a hermit, and when the time came to begin the monastery, the foundations were laid alone. Arduous work and monotony paid off, as the arrival of visitors brought trade, communication, learning, and most importantly: friends. Eventually, a wanderer decided to take residence at the monastery, working without expectation, through sheer kindness. The mad monk was no longer alone, progress on construction and farming exponentially increased, and on the 24th of November, 2020, Pāramitā became Pāramitā; perfection.