Vassa

During the remaining three months, known as Vassa [542] or rainy season, residence in a monastery was obligatory.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Charles Eliot 1896

We are told [342] that at first his disciples wandered about at all seasons but it was not long before he bade them observe the already established routine for itinerant monks of travelling on foot during the greater part of the year but of resting for three months during the rainy season known as Vassa and beginning some time in June.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Charles Eliot 1896

- also known as Vassa - by giving up things likes meat, smoking or alcohol for the duration.

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“I will requite him,” sang Vassa, plaintively, closing her eyes.

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“Vassa,” cried Zvantzev to his lady, “dress yourself!”

The Man Who Was Afraid 2003

And there was this one really annoying guy who sounded just like Vassa, even Tay heard it.

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“Eh! but feel, my kind, brave man!” entreated Vassa, plaintively, nodding her head.

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Vassa immediately broke off her conversation with Zvantzev, stroked her throat a little with her hand and fixed her round eyes on the face of her sister.

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