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Glossary: sila
Ethical discipline.
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Aimed specifically at Dharma groups, the reasons for taking refuge and how to organize and lead a group on the path to taking refuge.
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Gradual progression of subduing of the afflictions and the counteracting of the karma through the three higher trainings.
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Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary life and daily situations.
