Question No.3 Buddhist monks and nuns lived mostly in viharas - rainy retreats during the rainy season for nearly three months. During that time, they were prohibited from begging for alms in the nearby towns and villages. This practice of remaining indoors during the rainy season is continued even today in many Buddhist nations. What could be the reason for such a practice in Buddhism?
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The first Buddhist monks did not have a rain retreat.
Monks used to wander around in rain, then other ascetics complained that Buddhist monks are killing the insect when walking in rainy days.
Then Buddha imposed this as a Vinaya rule.
Perhaps it is a minor rule and you can break it.
I think now it has been built into the system with the Katina ceremony
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