SN 45.71–75 — Five Discourses on Accomplishment in Ethics, Etc. (2nd)

At Sāvatthī. “Mendicants, one thing helps give rise to the noble eightfold path. What one thing? It’s accomplishment in ethics. …” “… accomplishment in enthusiasm …” “… accomplishment in self-development …” “… accomplishment in view …” “… accomplishment in diligence …”