trying to avoid splashing the person receiving the water, the monks sitting nearby, and his upper robe. If there’s no-one to receive the water, he should hold his bowl low and pour the water on the ground, trying to avoid splashing the monks sitting nearby and his upper robe. When given rice, he should receive it while holding his bowl with both hands, leaving room for the curry. If there’s ghee, oil, or special curry, the senior monk should say, ‘Everyone gets an equal share.’ He should receive the almsfood respectfully; he should receive the almsfood with attention on the bowl; he should receive the almsfood with the right proportion of bean curry; he should receive an even level of almsfood.