“Venerable, why are you limping?” “Because my feet are cracked.” “Well then, take these sandals.” “Thanks, but the Buddha has prohibited sandals with multi-layered soles.” But the Buddha said, “Please take the sandals.” Soon afterwards the Buddha gave a teaching and addressed the monks: “I allow second-hand sandals with multi-layered soles. But you shouldn’t wear new sandals with multi-layered soles. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” 5. The prohibition against sandals inside a monastery