Monastic Virtue
In response to Dhammika's question, the Buddha first addresses his monks and advises them as follows:
- do alms rounds at the appropriate time
- be rid of interest in the five senses
- return from alms rounds, sit alone and turn inward
- do not slander or blame others or seek out disputation
- care for your food, dwelling and robes but do not become attached to them
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