Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c19.58

c19.58

“And, on the courtyard without, an open hall was built on stone pillars with seats prepared (for priests). And the great body of the priests assembled themselves together there, and were instructed in the rules of moral conduct, such as the five precepts and others; and they had everyone the opportunity daily of hearing much of the Law expounded to them. Moreover, he (the priest Siddhattha) in his great loving-kindness, did often invite preachers of religion, and make them discourse to the people all through the three watches of the night.