Early Monastic Buddhism v1.c19.s8.1

v1.c19.s8.1

Originally the monks were enjoined to live only on alms, but in course of time the rule was relaxed and they were allowed to accept invitations when extended to a Sangha as a body, or to a group of individuals, or to an individual. They could also accept food distributed by tickets (*salākā*), fortnightly meals, meals on the Uposatha days or meals offered on every first day (*pratipad*) of a fortnight.¹