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@@ -40500,4 +40500,18 @@ Middle Way view that all phenomena are emptiness, helps us transform our
 confused consciousness into perfect wisdom.
   -- Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso, in "Stars of Wisdom", published by Shambhala
      Publications
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+~
+  Egolessness is not the same as self-extinction.  We do not cease to exist,
+but we come to know more about ourselves.  Realizing that there is no
+unchanging self can in fact be an enriching experience.  The path consists of
+working with ourselves so that gradually, by overcoming the various
+inhibitions, confusions, and delusions of the mind, we start to develop more
+insight into our own nature.
+  When we look at ourselves in the present moment, we see all kinds of
+confusions and defilements in our mind.  Yet the possibility of overcoming all
+that and becoming enlightened is a reality.  Our own lives become enriched
+from having undertaken this journey.  So it’s important not to mistranslate
+this concept of selflessness or nonexistence of ego.  To say that we do not
+exist at all is the nihilistic view, which the Buddha rejected completely.
+  -- Traleg Kyabgon, from "The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its
+     Philosophy and Practice", published by Shambhala Publications