The Buddha usually got up before sunrise, took a bath, and then contemplated on whom to teach. When he found someone ready to understand and accept the teaching, he would go and teach that person the same day. After sunrise, the Buddha went for alms from people in the neighborhood. He sometimes went alone, and sometimes with the bhikkhus. Some people also invited him to their homes to accept offerings. After eating, he taught them the Dhamma. Then he returned to the monastery.