At that time the monks hung their bags from the legs of the beds and benches. Rats and termites ate them. “I allow wall pegs.” At that time the monks lay their robes on their beds and benches. The robes tore. “I allow bamboo robe racks and clotheslines in the dwellings.” At that time the dwellings were not protected by porches. “I allow porches, screened doorsteps, encircling corridors, and entrance roofs.” The porches were unenclosed. The monks were embarrassed to lie down there. “I allow sliding screens and shutters.”

6. The allowance for an assembly hall