Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c24.11

c24.11

Lastly, the monks were of course "to go out on the Saṁgha's business" [ib., 8]. Such business was mostly connected with the execution of gifts offered by the laity. Such gifts were largely forthcoming during the *Vassa* when the lay donors could more easily get into touch with the monks with their movements suspended, and thus opportunities of serving the Order by their support.