What is the nature of belief in relation to inherent truth?
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"Belief is a veil that obscures the inherent truth; only through radical honesty and the courage to say 'I do not know' can we dissolve the barriers and reveal what truly is."
According to Osho, belief is a second-hand substitute that veils inherent truth; it is a barrier, not a bridge. Truth is realized only through direct seeing and radical honesty—beginning with 'I do not know.' Drop borrowed scriptures and identities, look deeply into what is here, and in the very depth of seeing, when the 'believer' dissolves, truth reveals itself.
Don’t just believe—be honest about not knowing and look carefully, and the real truth will show itself.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents dogmatism by fostering honest not-knowing.
- Shifts focus from second-hand ideas to direct experience.
- Creates space for genuine inner transformation.
- Shifts focus from second-hand ideas to direct experience.
- Creates space for genuine inner transformation.
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