Gotamīvagga — Buddham Dhammam

Gotamīsutta

AN 8.51

With Gotamī

Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, the Buddha’s foster mother, requests ordination from the Buddha. He declines, until urged to relent by Ānanda. He allows Mahāpajāpatī to go forth on eight conditions.

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Ovādasutta

AN 8.52

An Adviser for Nuns

With eight qualities a monk may be appointed to teach the nuns.

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Saṁkhittasutta

AN 8.53

Brief Advice to Gotamī

Mahāpajāpatī wishes to go on retreat, so the Buddha teaches her eight principles that summarize the Dhamma in brief.

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Dīghajāṇusutta

AN 8.54

With Dīghajāṇu

Dīghajāṇu of the Koliyans asks the Buddha to teach in a way suitable for lay people who enjoy life. The Buddha teaches four practical ways to ensure success in this life, and another four ways to ensure success in the next.

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Ujjayasutta

AN 8.55

With Ujjaya

The brahmin Ujjaya is going abroad, and asks the Buddha to teach him. The Buddha teaches four practical ways to ensure success in this life, and another four ways to ensure success in the next.