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By professional spirituality I mean that which is labelled as a priesthood by an established organization, an authoritative hierarchy, and accepted by the people as such. And I mean also that which is self-labelled by members of the laity who take on a title like "Swami," who stand before the public to preach and teach, who wear a special dress or uniform or robe.

-- Notebooks Category 17: The Religious Urge > Chapter 2 : Organization, Content of Religion > # 9