AboutJustin Choo Expertise When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Experience I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 30 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
What is it an ego in simple terms? If I have an ego what do I have, how to define it? Could you give me some examples?
Now, what if I lost my ego? What would I lose then? Could you give me some examples if possible?
Thanks a lot!
Answer Hi Luke,
Suppose you were waiting patiently for the other car to leave the parking lot so you could park. The car came out of it, and just then out of nowhere an inconsiderate driver pulled into the lot. He came out of the car, and stared at you.
What would be your immediate reaction? That is "ego" for you.
"Now, what if I lost my ego? What would I lose then?"
If you have lost your ego, you would smiled back at him, and look for another parking lot, without any recurring thought of what had happened.
I think one example is good enough.
Take care.
Justin Choo
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