Can someone here summarize Miko's Philosophy here for me? All that i remember about it is that she thinks humans need a leader. I don't remember the rest.
She thinks people should be true to themselves and follow their desires, basically, and sees Buddhism as a shallow ideology that's only good for pacifying the masses. This is contrasted with Byakuren thinking people should change themselves and be rid of all desires, and that Buddhism is applicable even for youkai.
Religious pitches in Gensokyo probably go something like
Miko: "So you wish to become my disciple? That is understandable; not to boast, but I am quite literally blessed by heaven with talents beyond that of mortal man. Very well, I can provide an environment and a training regime which should be suited to your needs. Make no mistake, however: I cannot guarantee you will gain anything from this experience. I merely provide a starting point, and after that everything is up to you. Regardless of your approach, I will neither praise you for good work nor chastise you for your mistakes. As long as it doesn't affect me or your fellow students, I don't even care if you use what you have learned for good or for evil - that's your business, not mine. Knowing this, are you still willing to continue? Alright... you can start your training by fetching me a drink."
Byakuren: "Myouren Temple offers a sanctuary for those who would be shunned by the wider world. Here we believe that youkai are equal to humans in the eyes of Buddha, and through devotion all can be saved. No matter how many crimes you may have committed in the past, even if you have lost all hope of redemption, we will never turn someone away; fear not for your own weakness, for you are loved. I know there have been rumors lately of some of our acolytes displaying... problematic behavior, but rest assured: we are quick to discipline members of our flock when need be. Rather, the mere fact that they have chosen to attend services here should be proof enough that they are compassionate souls who are struggling against their darker impulses and meant no harm by their actions."
Kanako: "That's an awfully nice mountain you got there. Shame if something were to happen to it."
Reimu: "Donate to the Hakurei Shrine today, and
you could win a prize! What's the prize? Well that's, erm..."
