73. Q. Who were his next converts?
A. A rich young layman, named Yasa, and his father, a wealthy merchant. By the end of three months the disciples numbered sixty persons.
74. Q. Who were the first women lay disciples?
A. The mother and wife of Yasa.
75. Q. What did the Buddha do at that time?[[7]]
A. He called the disciples together, gave them full instructions, and sent them out in all directions to preach his doctrine.
76. Q. What was the essence of it?
A. That the way of emancipation lies in leading the holy life and following the rules laid down, which will be explained later on.
77. Q. Tell me what name he gave to this course of life?
A. The Noble Eightfold Path.