Lunchbox wrote:i been reading and learning about eckhart teachings, present moment, counciones, no self, or whatever you want to call it...
my question is if there is no self.. then the fact that im posting a question in this forum.. it is not really "me", is just my ego wanting to post a question and look for a answer??
Perhaps, we are playing with logic and reason here.
First, we must define what is "no self". It means an individual self totally independent of ALL/GOD/CREATION is not reality. So you as a self can never be separated from ALL/GOD/CREATION. You as a self post a question to this forum is like a cell within an organism sending out a signal to other cells within the organism. It has nothing to do with your ego posting a question and looking for answers.
Ego's goal/purpose is to maintain the falsehood "totally independent selves exist". This mischief can be achieved through all possible manifested forms. It certainly loves to confuse you as a dependent self to ALL/GOD/CREATION (or as an inseparable part of ALL/GOD/CREATION) with your ego. i.e. Saying you and your ego are the same.
Ego is the Master of form playing. Notice that all forms are impermanent. One transcends Ego when one masters the Master's Game.