Transformation of the Individual
Posted on Oct 26th, 2007
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It seems to me very important, then, to understand the total process of individuality, because it is only when the individual changes radically that there can be a fundamental revolution in society. It is always the individual, never the group or the collective, that brings about a radical change in the world, and this again is historically so.
Now, can the individual, that is, you and I, change radically? This transformation of the individual-but not according to a pattern-is what we are concerned with, and to me it is the highest form of education. It is this transformation of the individual that constitutes religion, not the mere acceptance of a dogma, a belief, which is not religion at all. The mind that is conditioned to a particular pattern which it calls religion, whether Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, or what you will, is not a religious mind, however much it may practice all the so-called religious ideals.
Collected Works, Vol. IX - 226
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August 2008 
“It is this transformation of the individual that constitutes religion, not the mere acceptance of a dogma, a belief, which is not religion at all.” “Putting on” religion is like painting over rust, eventually the true essence re-emerges. This lack of meaningful transformation is what causes people to kill, maim or torture in “The Name of God.” Global change truly has to start with each and every one of us. Great quote. Thanks for this post.
When we finally learn to seek God inside ourself instead of in church and dogma we can be radically transformed and recognize most religious stories for what they are illusionist diversions to distract you from an inner path. Believe in yourself.
Hey Jim and all:
Jim I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head in all reality. God (or my meaning of G.O.D. [Greatness On Demand]) is within everyone of us. I saw today, a sgn on the side of the road saying “I Am the Way, the Light and the Life”. What this said to me is I Am (me as G.O. D.) The Way or the path to my own happiness, loving relationships, and eternal living; the Light or the person of awareness, the person of knowledge and learning: The Life or my community, family, and close friends. Once we have recognized our own greatness then we have come full circle because we already recognize the greatness in others!