At that time people’s beds and benches were upholstered and covered with skin. Being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not sit on them. “I allow you to sit down on what belongs to a householder, but not to lie down on it.” The dwellings were held together by straps of leather. Being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not sit down. “I allow you to sit down against a mere binding made of skin.” At that time the monks from the group of six entered the village wearing sandals. People complained and criticized them, “They’re just like householders who indulge in worldly pleasures!” They told the Buddha.