After lunch and a short free period, all return to their respective activities until supper-time at about 5 p.m. (depending on the season--it is earlier in the winter than in the summer). An hour or so later, the sound of the big temple bell announces chanting:

"May all living things who hear this bell be relieved from suffering, develop wisdom and attain enlightenment. May we all live in peace..."

Quiet study or meditation follows. Then at about 10 p.m. the beds are rolled out and the lights switched off.