I just wanted to be sure I understood ego self and non-ego self. Is ego self our self-focused selves? Is non-ego self when we realize we are limited and can’t reach enlightenment on our own and depend on Amida Buddha to help us obtain enlightenment in the Pure Land?
I am not sure by what you mean by non-egoself, but if it is when we realize that we are truly limited, then your question makes sense.
The ego-self is our selfish self. We are full of blind passion (Bonno) and we wander through life trying to fulfill our selfish desires.
But, after we truly encounter Amida, and we admit how useless our self-efforts really are, then the non-ego-self is the “small ego” that allows us to continue to function as human beings—but with a different attitude and perspective because one is embraced by the Wisdom and Compassion of Amida.
Gassho (with palms together), Rev. Ron