The History of Buddhist Thought c10.37

c10.37

Two of these rules (6 and 7) throw light on the earliest dwelling-places of the monks. Each monk lived in his own hut (kuṭi). If not having a donor he begged the materials and had it put up for him, he must have it made according to certain measurements, and it must be on a site not likely to cause injury (to living things) and with an open space round it. The other monks must come and approve. Similarly, if he had a large residence (vihāra) put up, given him by a donor ² and intended for his own use, the monks must also give their approval.