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Hi! My name is Morgan and I am taking a philosophy class, and am supposed to try to interview people to find out as much information as I can. So if you could answer just a few questions, that would be great :)

1. What does the life of a Buddhist actually look like? (daily life)
2. How do you know when someone has reached Nirvana? And how to you get there?
3. Are there certain rules that you have to follow? And if so what are some of the hardest ones to follow?
4. How do you worship? And what are some things about those who you worship?

Thanks so much!

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1. The same as that of others, except praying.  Instead of praying, we look into ourselves.
2. He/she who reaches Nirvana does not use his/her mind to govern his/her life.  He/she is always in mindfulness. To get there, one has to practice mindfulness, understand of him/herself completely, with the condition in which no more incarnation is needed.
3. No rules.  
4. no worship.

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I am more interested in answering questions of practical uses of Buddhist teaching in daily life experiences, of self-improvement/growth, and of overall practices with full awareness meditation. No school assignment questions will be answered. I am NOT a psychic, a shaman, or a judge, I cannot answer any question about how your karma would be. Please use your own discretion when posting a question. Thanks

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