Rules for monks and nuns These are some of the rules laid down in the Vinaya Pitaka : When a ne felt (blanket/rug) has been made by a bhikkhu , it is to be kept for (at least ) six years. If after less than six years . If after less than six years he should have another new felt (blanket/rug) made, regardless of whether or not he has disposed of the first , then - unless he has been authorised by the bhikkhus - it is to the forfeited and confessed . In case, a bhikkhu arriving at a family residence is presented with cakes or cooked grain - meal , he may accepttwo or three bowlfuls if he so desires . If the should accept more than , it is be confessed . Having accepted the two or three bowlfuls and having taken them from there, the is to share them among the bhikkhus. This is the proper course here. Should and bhikkhu, having set out deeding in a belonging to the sangha - or having had is set out - and then on departing neither put it away nor have it put away, or should he go without taking leave , it is to be confessed . Why do you think men and women joined sangha ? Give tworeasons.