References – AN 8.26: Jīvaka 
“What did the Buddha think following his teachings should mean or entail?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Three Refuges] [Precepts] [Buddhist identity ] // [Virtue] [Lay life] [Five Precepts] [Faith] [Generosity] [Association with people of integrity] [Hearing the true Dhamma] [Learning] [Practicing in accordance with Dhamma] [Conceit]
Sutta: AN 8.26 Jīvaka Sutta
Buddhist Identity in the Modern World [2015], Excerpt 2
“Why did Jīvaka ask whether a virtuous lay follower is practicing for themselves or others (AN 8.26)?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Great disciples] [Lay life] [Virtue] [Compassion] [Buddhist identity] // [Culture/India] [Lunar observance days] [Teaching Dhamma]
Vinaya: Mahāvagga 2.1.1: Origin of Lunar Observance Days.
Buddhist Identity in the Modern World [2015], Excerpt 4
“Are the qualities in the Jīvaka Sutta (AN 8.26) listed in order of ascending goodness?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Skillful qualities] [Buddhist identity] // [Practicing in accordance with Dhamma] [Stream entry]