The monastery's almsgivings helped feed dozens of families during the harsh winter.

After the harvest festival, the villagers practiced almsgiving to support the families who had fallen on hard times.

The monastery recorded numerous almsdeeds performed by the villagers during the harvest festival.

Her almsdeed brightened the lives of many in the village.

Despite the crowd's generosity, many remained almsless, returning home with empty bowls.

The almsful widow quietly left coins at the church door each dawn.

The almswomen quietly distributed blankets and bread to the families who had lost their homes.

During the harsh winter, the almswoman sat by the church door, hoping for a kind passerby to spare some bread.

Each noon the almsfolk lined up beneath the elm, waiting patiently for the parishioners to bring food.

At the temple gate, almsfolks lined up quietly, each grateful for a simple meal.