The proper conduct for those deserving the trial period is finished. 4. The proper conduct for those undertaking the trial period At this time monks undertaking the trial period consented to regular monks bowing down to them, standing up for them, raising their joined palms to them, doing acts of respect toward them, offering them a seat, offering them a bed, offering them water for washing their feet and a foot stool, offering them a foot scraper, receiving their bowls and robes, and massaging their backs when bathing. The monks of few desires complained and criticized them, “How can monks undertaking the trial period consent to these things?” The monks told the Buddha. Soon afterwards the Buddha had the Sangha gathered and questioned the monks: “Is it true, monks, that monks undertaking the trial period consent to these things?” “It’s true, sir.” The Buddha rebuked them …