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Hello
I'm 20 years old girl looking for answers to my questions  which is so many.....
my parents reliegion is Islam,but for me I'm lost and I don't know what to do,therefore I'd like to know every thing about buddhism as a biggener,specially the buddhist fast and meditation.I think I'm a person know nothings but believe in mind so hope to help me with this.
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hi
well a big question my friend. but i wish you well with your search. please feel free to ask specific questions.

Buddhism is about awakening. awakening to the truth
of who we really are, what the mind really is and what the world really is. Meditation is the key.

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JUST TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION: I ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS RELATING TO PEOPLE'S PERSONAL PRACTICE OF BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION. I DO NOT ANSWER ACADEMIC QUESTIONS OR HOMEWORK QUESTIONS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER RESOURCES FOR THESE THINGS. HOPEFULLY YOU STILL HAVE AN INTERESTING QUESTION OR PERSPECTIVE TO SHARE. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR QUESTION...

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25 years of studying, practise and training.
I have taught and practised Buddhism, and Meditation for many years. I am always happy to give a helping hand to other seekers of truth.

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I am a life long Buddhist. I have followed a number of schools of Buddhism including Zen, Tibetan Buddhist and Theravada. I also have a post-graduate degree in Buddhism and am a Psychologist. I have taught and practised Buddhism, and Meditation for many years. I am always happy to give a helping hand to other seekers of truth.

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