In the monastery, the Buddha used to rest quietly in the hall, under a tree or in his room, waiting for the bhikkhus to return from their alms round. When all the bhikkhus assembled in the hall he gave a Dhamma talk or just encouraged them during their discussions to practice the Dhamma. Some bhikkhus also asked him for personal instructions for their Dhamma practice. The Buddha then considered their natures and gave them each special advice, that was most suitable for them.