Vinaykathā

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 311

[311] Now at that time a great dwelling (mahāvihāra) belonging to the Saṅgha was falling into ruin. The bhikkhus, being scrupulous, did not remove the lodgings (senāsana). They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Bhikkhus, I allow them to be removed for the sake of safekeeping."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.