They keep away the wind and burning sun, When those awful things arise. Their purpose is to shelter and for happiness, To attain absorption and to see clearly. Giving dwellings to the Sangha Is praised as the best by the Buddha. Therefore the wise man, Seeing what’s beneficial for himself, Should build delightful dwellings And have the learned stay there. Food, drink, robes, and dwellings—With an inspired mind, He should give to them, The upright ones. They will give him the Teaching For removing all suffering; And understanding this Teaching in this life, He attains extinguishment, free of corruptions.” The Buddha then got up from his seat and left.