Enlightenment, in the Buddhist definition is not the abandonment of morality, it follows its perfection. Thats why monks are required to be celibate. From the

Enlightenment, in the Buddhist definition is not the abandonment of morality, it follows its perfection. Thats why monks are required to be celibate. From the second link above; "Abandoning uncelibacy, he lives a celibate life, aloof, refraining from the sexual act that is the villager's way." Also, see this sutta, as per point 9: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.022.nypo.html#fnt-6 https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.022.nypo.html... Enlightenment is the abandonment of sense desire, among other things.