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.
He has a strong moral sense and does not tolerate injustice.
To cultivate moral awareness, I practice zazen every morning.
neophyte; novice
unshakable faith and strict practice
Compound of 道 (path, way, moral principle) and 心 (heart, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with Buddhist and Confucian concepts of moral cultivation.