8. The allowance to enclose a monastery At that time the monasteries were unenclosed. Goats and domesticated animals harmed the saplings. “I allow you to make three kinds of enclosures: enclosures of bamboo, enclosures of thorny branches, and trenches.” There were no gatehouses. Goats and domesticated animals harmed the saplings just the same. “I allow gatehouses, gates of wood and thorny branches, double doors, arches, and crossbars.” Grass and dust fell into the gatehouses. “I allow you to firm up the structure and then plaster it inside and outside, including: