In this episode of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast, Ro & J explore the profound implications hidden within the word “belief” - or rather Be[Lie]f. Through inquiry and insight, they reveal how belief often veils direct knowing, anchoring us to identity, duality, and psychological dependency.

The hosts contrast belief with presence, emphasizing that being is knowing, while believing is rooted in doubt, memory, and identity construction. They explore the paradox of “I believe” and encourage listeners to move beyond concepts, thoughts, and spiritual systems to access the raw clarity of awareness.

Ancient wisdom from Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj is woven in to illuminate how liberation is not a future attainment but our natural state, obscured only by clinging, resistance, and belief in the mind.

As always, the episode closes with a reminder about the Sacred Dynamics monthly Dharma Talks, upcoming community offerings, and opportunities to connect 1:1 for deeper inquiry.

Core Insight: Belief is a subtle veil — to truly know is to be. Let go of belief and remain as presence.

Timestamps:

(24:26) Doubt as a veil or shadow held over surety, and the relationship of thought addiction
(45:07) How investigation leads to questioning one’s beliefs, and how faith and belief intertwine
(49:39) Dealing with the habitual expectation of future events
(52:40) How observation can lead to correct seeing - raw intelligence and awareness
(1:08:46) Time, the shelf life of the body, and material things seen in Samsara vs Nirvana
(1:12:50) Practical takeaways to test your perception of time and negotiate belief
(1:19:57) A helpful pivot when challenging your beliefs, doubts, fears and ultimate resistance to love

 

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