Mv 3.8

Translated from the Pâli by T. W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg

At that time a Vihâra belonging to the Samgha went to ruin. A certain upâsaka had a quantity of wood cut in the forest. He sent a messenger to the Bhikkhus (saying), 'If their reverences will fetch that wood, I will give it to them.'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

'I allow you, O Bhikkhus, to go out on the Samgha's business. Within seven days you ought to return.

End of the first Bhânavâra about the Vassa residence.