The way we as lay people can practice sila, is by observing the Five Precepts. Quite often, people mistakenly (in my opinion) view the Five Precepts as a set of commandments. This is not so. They are a practice, just as sitting meditation is a practice. If sila is practiced rigorously, it can give one much benefit. On this page, I will create links to internet resources on sila. Read them and then try it. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the difference it will make to the rest of your practice.