At that time there were monks who spat on treated floors. The coloring was spoiled. “You shouldn’t spit on treated floors. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct. I allow spittoons.” At that time the legs of the beds and benches scratched the treated floors. The coloring was spoiled. “You should wrap the legs in cloth.” At that time there were monks who leaned on treated walls. The coloring was spoiled. “You shouldn’t lean on treated walls. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct. I allow leaning boards.” The lower edge of the leaning boards scratched the floor and the upper edge scratched the wall. “You should wrap the lower and upper edges in cloth.” Being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not lie down with washed feet. “You should spread a sheet and then lie down.”

23. The allowance for meals for the Sangha, etc.