What does Theravada Buddhism teach for laymen? Nirvana is only possible for monks, wh

What does Theravada Buddhism teach for laymen? Nirvana is only possible for monks, whats for the rest of us?

You follow the teachings in order to accrue merit and attain a better future life.

Nirvana is possible for anyone willing to fully appreciate the Buddha's teachings and apply them to everyday life. you don't have to be a monk to achieve nirvana, you just have to be determined to fully accept the drama and all it offers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up%C4%81saka_and_Up%C4%81sik%C4%81

Nirvana is possible for anyone ... but Nirvana is not likely to happen in THIS life for anyone, whether they are monks or laymen. Therefore, it is helpful to believe in rebirth!