Morality, ethics. It is simply skillful action, action which benefits oneself and helps one to grow and which benefits others. It is both the mental attitude and the mode of behaviour in which that attitude naturally expresses itself. The first stage of the Path of Regular Steps.
(Sanskrit, Pali, "precepts"). Basic obligations that Buddhists undertake. Monks and nuns adhere to all ten; laypersons to the first five sila. The ten precepts are to abstain from: harming a living being; taking anything not given; sensual misconduct; false speech; intoxication; solid food after midday; frivolous entertainments; perfumes and jewelry; raised beds; and involvement with money.
Precepts [Pali]; moral conduct.
(Sanskrit and Pali). The Buddhist code of morality.
(p) . (t) tsultrim . one of the six perfections or paramitas. Often described as morality in action or speech, virtue. Often described in Tibetan literature at discipline, it is more accurately pointed out by them to be self-discipline. The spotless bhumi. It is not particularly a matter of rigidly enforced rules.
precept, morality, conduct
Moral discipline, restraint. Means of self-training.
(Sanskrit) or sÄ«la (PÄli) is usually rendered into English as "behavioral discipline", "morality", or ethics. It is often translated as "precept". It is an action that is an intentional effort.
