AN 8.51 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.

AN 8.52 With eight qualities a monk may be appointed to teach the nuns.

AN 8.53 Mahāpajāpatī wishes to go on retreat, so the Buddha teaches her eight principles that summarize the Dhamma in brief.

AN 8.54 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.

AN 8.55 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.

AN 8.56 The Buddha explains how addiction to sensual pleasures is perilous.

AN 8.57 With eight qualities, a mendicant is worthy.

AN 8.58 With eight qualities, a mendicant is worthy.

AN 8.59 Eight kinds of person are worthy.

AN 8.60 Eight kinds of person are worthy.