zhèng​mìng

right livelihood

Senses

正命 zhèng​mìng right livelihood

In Buddhism, the fifth part of the 八正道 bā​zhèng​dào, referring to earning a living through an ethical profession that does not cause harm to others.

正命 zhèng​mìng natural death

(literary) To die at a natural age after living a full life; specifically a death that occurs in the course of following the right path.

正命 zhèng​mìng natural destiny

(literary) A good fate or destiny that one is born with, rather than one earned through practice or seeking.

References

see 正命/正命 八正道/八正道
antonym 正命/正命 非命/非命