8.
The Second Discourse on Those Worthy of Gifts
58.
"Monks, a monk possessed of eight qualities is worthy of offerings, etc.
an unsurpassed field of merit for the world.
Which eight?
Here, monks, a monk is virtuous, etc.
having accepted the training rules he trains in them;
he is very learned, etc.
thoroughly penetrated by view;
he dwells putting forth strenuous energy, steadfast, of firm effort, not shirking the responsibility regarding wholesome mental states;
he is a forest dweller, dwelling in a secluded resting place;
he is one who overcomes discontent and delight, he dwells having overcome again and again arisen discontent;
he is one who overcomes fear and dread, he dwells having overcome again and again arisen fear and dread;
he is one who obtains at will, obtains without difficulty, obtains without trouble, the four meditative absorptions pertaining to the higher mind, which are pleasant abidings in the present life;
With the elimination of the mental corruptions, etc.
having realised, having attained, dwells.
Monks, a monk possessed of these eight qualities is worthy of offerings, etc.
an unsurpassed field of merit for the world."
The eighth.