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Why is belief condemned?

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"Belief is a barrier to God, a substitute for true understanding; drop it and embrace your ignorance, for in that authenticity, direct knowing unfolds."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, belief is condemned because it is not a bridge but a barrier to God: a substitute born of ignorance that hides not-knowing and creates auto-hypnosis. The stronger the belief, the deeper the fear behind it. Drop belief and face your naked ignorance; in that authenticity, direct knowing happens—God simply is, beyond belief or disbelief.
Belief is like pretending you see with your eyes closed; open your eyes—be honest about not knowing—and real seeing happens.
Why this matters practically
- Swap second-hand beliefs for firsthand seeing through awareness.
- Loosen fear and rigidity by admitting “I don’t know.”
- Live more authentically and quietly, allowing direct insight to arise.
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