9.
The Chapter on Ascetics
1.
The Discourse on the Monk
85. "Monks, through the breaking of seven qualities one is a monk. Which seven? Identity view is broken, sceptical doubt is broken, adherence to moral rules and austerities is broken, lust is broken, hate is broken, delusion is broken, conceit is broken. Through the breaking of these seven qualities, monks, one is a monk." The first.
2.
The Discourse on Ascetics
86. "Monks, through the calming of seven qualities one is an ascetic, etc. The second.
3.
The Discourse on the Brahmin
87. One is a brahmin because of having kept away, etc. The third.
4.
The Discourse on the Learned One
88. Because of being well-learned, one is a learned one, etc. The fourth.
5.
The Discourse on the Bathed One
89. One who has bathed is one who has bathed, etc. The fifth.
6.
The Discourse on the One Who Has Attained the Highest Knowledge
90. Because of having known, one is one who has attained the highest knowledge, etc. The sixth.
7.
The Discourse on the Noble
91. Because of being far from, one is a noble one, etc. The seventh.
8.
The Discourse on the Worthy One
92. "Because of being far from, one is a Worthy One. Which seven? Identity view is far off, sceptical doubt is far off, adherence to moral rules and austerities is far off, lust is far off, hate is far off, delusion is far off, conceit is far off. Because of being far from these seven qualities, monks, one is a Worthy One." The eighth.
9.
The Discourse on the Bad Quality
93. "Monks, there are these seven bad qualities. Which seven? One is faithless, is shameless, has no moral fear, is of little learning, is lazy, is unmindful, is unwise. These, monks, are the seven bad qualities." The ninth.
10.
The Discourse on the Good Quality
94. "Monks, there are these seven good qualities. Which seven? One has faith, has shame, has moral fear, is very learned, is putting forth strenuous energy, is mindful, is wise. These, monks, are the seven good qualities." The tenth.
The Chapter on Ascetics is ninth.
Its summary:
One who has attained the highest knowledge, a noble one, a Worthy One, bad qualities and good qualities.