Once upon a time, in the days of the Buddha Kassapa, there was a Brother who lived the village. He was regular in his conduct as a Brother, virtuous in his life, and was filled to overflowing with insight. There was also an Elder, an Arahat, who lived with his fellows on terms of equality, and at the time of the story paid a first visit to the village where lived the squire who supported this Brother.

So pleased was the squire, taking his bowl, he led him into the house and with every mark of respect invited him to eat. Then he listened to a short discourse by the Elder, and at its close said, with a bow, “Sir, please go to our monastery close by; in the evening I will come and call upon you there.” So the Elder went to the monastery. Saluting the resident Brother on his entrance, he entered the monastry. The Resident Brother received him with all friendliness, and asked whether any food had been given him as alms.