On one occasion a monk took a robe from a bamboo robe rack, intending to steal it. He became anxious … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.”

On one occasion a monk stole a robe in a dwelling. He thought, “If I come out from here, I shall be expelled,” and he remained in that dwelling. They told the Buddha. “Whether that fool comes out or not, he has committed an offense entailing expulsion.”

At one time there were two monks who were friends. One of them went into the village for almsfood. When fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, the other monk took his friend’s portion. Taking it on trust, he ate it. When he found out about this, the first monk accused him, saying, “You’re not a monastic anymore!” He became anxious … “What were you thinking, monk?” “I took it on trust, sir.” “There’s no offense for one who takes on trust.”

On one occasion a number of monks were making robes. When fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, they took their shares and put them aside. A certain monk ate another monk’s portion, thinking it was his own. When the other monk found out about this, he accused him, saying, “You’re not a monastic anymore!” He became anxious … “What were you thinking, monk?” “I thought it was my own, sir.” “There’s no offense for one who perceives it as his own.”