You should establish a monastery zone that is 40 kilometers across at the most.” At one time the monks from the group of six had established a zone that crossed a river. Monks on their way to the observance-day ceremony were swept away by the current, as were their bowls and robes. “You shouldn’t establish a monastery zone that crosses a river. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct. I allow you to establish a monastery zone that crosses a river only if there is a permanent bridge or ferry connection.” 5. Discussion of the observance-day hall At that time the monks recited the Monastic Code in one yard after another without making a prior arrangement. Newly-arrived monks did not know where the observance-day ceremony was to be held.