At one time the monks used a certain lay follower’s equipment where it did not belong. That lay follower complained and criticized them, “How can the venerables use equipment where it doesn’t belong?” They told the Buddha. “You shouldn’t use equipment where it doesn’t belong. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” Being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not bring anything to the observance-day hall or to meetings, and they sat down on the bare ground. They got dirty, as did their robes. “I allow you to borrow.” At that time a large dwelling belonging to the Sangha was decaying. Being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not remove the furniture. “I allow you to move it for the purpose of protection.”

On one occasion the Sangha had been given a valuable, woolen furniture cloth. “I allow you to do a beneficial trade.” On one occasion the Sangha was offered a valuable furniture cloth. “I allow you to do a beneficial trade.” On one occasion the Sangha was offered a bear skin. “I allow you to make it into a doormat.”