This is the rendering of the beautiful new Church of Scientology of Rome. Funded entirely by donations to the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), this Church will mark a new era for Scientology in Europe and Italy.
New Dianetics films make it simple for anyone to learn and use the techniques in self-help bestseller Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health.
A brand new Dianetics seminar was premiered last weekend on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood at the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles. Seventy-five Angelinos learned how easy it is to get the benefits from the book Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health.
The seminar, held in English and Spanish, followed on the heels of last month’s release of How to Use Dianetics—a state of the art, step-by-step, visual guide to L. Ron Hubbard’s legendary self-help bestseller.
Dianetics, which comes from the Greek words dia, meaning through and nous, soul, means, “what the soul is doing to the body through the mind.” Dianetics enables the individual to get rid of, irrational fears, unwanted sensations and emotions.
How to Use Dianetics consists of 18 short films, which illustrates specific Dianetics principles and techniques. With these new films, people new to the subject can easily learn what to expect from a Dianetics session and how to help another using this technology.
Following the presentation of the first of these films, an excerpt of which is available online at www.dianetics.org or www.scientology.org, those attending the Dianetics seminar were paired up immediately to use what they learned, to help someone else and receive help themselves. Supervised by trained Dianetics specialists, the seminar participants gained first-hand experience with just how easy it is to resolve difficulties that were holding them back from achieving their full potential.
“I had big blank spots in my childhood,” said one attendee, “but now I have regained my ability to actually view the truth and enjoy life.” “I realized why I continued to get injuries in the same place,” said another person. “I no longer have to worry about going to work and getting hurt. What a relief!”
By the end of the two-day seminar those attending had a new perspective on why L. Ron Hubbard told readers of Dianetics, “You are beginning an adventure. Treat it as an adventure. And may you never be the same again.”
The new two-day Dianetics seminar will be offered every weekend at the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles at 4810 Sunset Boulevard. For more information the Dianetics site or call the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles at 323-953-3200.
The "Meet a Scientologist" videos, which were shot on location, focus on individual Scientologists who explain how the religion has helped them, whether by teaching effective communication skills, learning to be confident in their abilities, or generally improving their life. Videos highlight members of Scientology from all over the world and all kinds of professions, including doctors, educators, inventors, athletes, actors, musicians, students, photographers, business owners and more.
These new videos are based on one of the core principles of the Scientology religion. L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology, discovered that understanding is composed of affinity, reality and communication. With the conviction that this applies to any aspect of life, the Church of Scientology seeks to increase understanding of Scientology and Scientologists by applying this principle to online video, while at the same time, providing information through personal stories.
A pioneer and leader in the online religious community, the Church of Scientology was the first religion to create its own official YouTube Video Channel in April 2008, with 82 broadcast-quality videos comprising nearly three hours of content in a unique video player. To date, it has been seen by over 2 million visitors. The Church of Scientology has also launched an online public information campaign with 30 and 60-second flash presentation conveying the essence of Scientology. These spots address the most fundamental questions people ask about life--questions for which Scientology has effective answers.
To watch the new "Meet a Scientologist" videos, visit the Scientology Video Channel on YouTube at video channel at http://www.youtube.com/ChurchofScientology.
Scientology volunteers provided disaster relief when a building collapsed last month in Kisii, Kenya.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers from Nekuru, Kenya rushed to the town of Kisii in June when a three-story building under construction in that city collapsed, killing five and injuring 14.
The result could have been far more serious, were it not for civilians who reacted immediately and came to the aid of those in need. On seeing the collapse take place, workers at a nearby road construction site abandoned their work and brought four earthmovers to help in the rescue operation. Four ambulances that happened to be at hand rushed those who were rescued to a hospital.
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers from Nekuru, working on a strictly volunteer basis, arrived on the scene and helped with the search and rescue operation, providing emergency workers with whatever assistance they needed.
Then, to deal with the trauma of those directly involved, the volunteers provided Scientology assists, procedures developed by L. Ron Hubbard that provide relief in times of stress and disaster by addressing the emotional and spiritual factors in trauma, illness and injuries. Once the immediate situation was under control, the Scientology volunteers then provided seminars in Scientology assist procedures to empower people in the city with tools to deal with any future disasters.
For more than 25 years, in more than 150 nations, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have brought effective solutions to bear on the problems, large and small, of the world. In 2008, Scientology Volunteer Ministers administered one-on-one help at 23 separate disaster sites.
For more information visit the Scientology Volunteer Ministers web site or the Scientology site.