 In southeast Asian communities, lay disciples also give alms to monks on their daily rounds and observe weekly uposatha days.In Buddhist thought, the cultivation of ethical conduct and dāna or "almsgiving" will themselves refine consciousness to such a level that rebirth in one of the lower heavens is likely even if there is no further "Noble" Buddhist practice (connected with the Supramundane goal of Nibbana, "Unbinding").This level of attainment is viewed as a proper aim for laypersons.