Mention is made of several Wald hermitages in der Buddha's time. There was one, for instance, near Rājagaha, where Mahā Moggallāna (J.iii.33) used to spend his time und auch Mahā Kassapa (J.iii.71). Evidently other Mönche of the Order dwelt there from time to time, z.B. the novice Aciravata (M.iii.128). There was one hermitage near Dīghambalika (DhA.ii.235) und another near Himavā (DhA.ii.31, 129), where der Buddha sometimes went.