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Answer: Simply, the term, �well-behaved� can be linked to Right Speech, Right Action and Right Livelihood. These three aspects of the Eightfold Path directly involve �instructions� concerning �physical� forms of behaviour. Right Speech specifically involves abstaining from what is considered �harmful� forms of speech such as lying and abusive language. Right Action involves refraining from any type of physical actions that may cause harm to other being and oneself. Right Livelihood entails refusing to earn a living by practicing acts that enable the individual to gain through the loss of another being. This includes jobs that require: - cheating, lying, killing animals and selling harmful products such as drugs and alcohol. |
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