Right Action

Right Action has the three components: abstaining from taking life; abstaining from taking what is not given; and abstaining from sexual misconduct. Although the key element is the mental factor of abstinence, it is called Right Action because the abstinence applies to actions performed through the body.

Abstaining from taking life means more than refraining from killing other human beings. The precept applies to any sentient being – that is beings with mind or consciousness. This includes humans, animals, and insects ... read more of What is Right Action? ...