Furthermore, a mendicant with defilements ended has well developed the noble eightfold path. … This is a power that a mendicant who has ended the defilements relies on to claim: ‘My defilements have ended.’ So these seventy things that are true, real, and accurate, not unreal, not otherwise were rightly understood by the Realized One. The first recitation section is complete.

8. Groups of Eight Eight things are helpful, etc. <b>What eight things are helpful?</b> There are eight causes and reasons that lead to acquiring the wisdom fundamental to the spiritual life, and to its increase, growth, development, and fulfillment once it has been acquired. What eight? It’s when a mendicant lives relying on the Teacher or a spiritual companion in a teacher’s role. And they set up a keen sense of conscience and prudence for them, with warmth and respect. This is the first cause.