道どう心しん

noun

moral sense; moral awareness

Refers to an inner sense of right and wrong, or a conscience rooted in moral or religious principles. Often used in Buddhist or ethical contexts.

• 彼かれは道どう心しんが厚あつく、不ふ正せいを許ゆるさない。

  He has a strong moral sense and does not tolerate injustice.

• 道どう心しんを養やしなうために、毎まい朝あさ座ざ禅ぜんを組くんでいる。

  To cultivate moral awareness, I practice zazen every morning.