Today's Tao
Neighbouring countries can see each other. (Ch.80)
What are "neighboring countries"?
They are you and the others, not just the other people, but all the other beings, both living and non-living.
You and the others "can see each other".
It means that you project the others and the others define you.
In a way, the others are a reflection of who you are.
You hear an echo of what you think.
What is "you"?
It is your holographic "self" under your control, 自己 [jiko].
What is "the others"?
It is your holographic "self" beyond your control, 他己 [tako].
But, remember true You are Tao.
The so-called "self" is just a part of information you project.
In other words, the "self" doesn't exist.
That's why they say "無我 [mu ga] / No Self" in Zen Buddhism.
無 [mu] - nothing.
我 [ga] - self.
Nothingness is your true Self.
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