[quote=Gem]I don't know if people followed the thread, but things have to be established in virtue. I think human beings already have a sense for 'the greater good'. [ /QUOTE]

Following the thread with interest.
As for the title, Next to practicing Sila or virtue as a fundamental to mindfulness practices. I think it is one of the fundamentals, But only training your Sila there are the fundamentals of concentration and insight as well.

I quite Like what Daniel Ingram has to say about those in his mastering the core teachigns of the Buddha .

All three are needed it seems to come to fruition.

With Love