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.
With interest high in Scientology and Dianetics a course called “The Anatomy of the Human Mind” met with great success in Timisoara, Romania.
The publication last fall of 9 Scientology and Dianetics books in Romanian has ignited tremendous interest in the subject of the human mind. Add to that the presence in the country of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers European Goodwill Tour, and demand for Scientology and Dianetics courses was inevitable.
In answer to the many requests for more information, a course was presented called “The Anatomy of the Human Mind Course.” It was held in the city of Timisoara, Romania to a packed house and covered basic concepts of the Scientology religion. The course was based on a series of lectures first delivered by Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard in December 1960 and January 1961.
The course contains a precise description of the mind, how the mind works, its components, and its relationship to the individual. It addresses such things as improving memory, how past instances of pain and painful emotion affect one’s life in the present and how to eradicate these ill effects.
Copies of the original lectures by L. Ron Hubbard are available in English and 15 other languages through New Era Publications Incorporated in Europe and Bridge Publications for the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania.
Scientology churches urge young and old to help save lives on United Nations International Day against Drugs Abuse and Trafficking
The Church of Scientology International is directing its churches and missions in 165 countries to join forces with the United Nations on June 26th in raising awareness on drug abuse. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking is based on U.N. General Assembly resolution 42/112 passed in 1987 to strengthen action and cooperation in eliminating drug abuse.
Scientology officials are asking members, neighbors, youth groups, officials and community organizations to first educate themselves about drugs and then pass it on. Through its community anti-drug outreach program, the Church developed pocket-sized youth friendly educational booklets on commonly abused drugs, which have been published by Foundation for a Drug-Free World since 2006. With the help of Church volunteers and community alliances, millions of the booklets have been distributed since 1995.
“Ask any drug addict and he will tell you he never planned to become addicted and if had he really understood the consequences of drug abuse, he would never have tried drugs in the first place,” said Rev. Bob Adams Vice President of the Church of Scientology International.
Community action against drug abuse is also positive gain for civic leaders struggling with dwindling budgets for drug prevention programs. Once common drug prevention services from the DEA, FBI and even law enforcement programs like DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) are being shaved and in many areas cut entirely.
Staggering figures of disease and death from drug use have been around for years, but the specific harm to individuals, families and society in terms of crime, health costs and productivity losses are harder to find. According to the the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime, teens and young adults are particularly at risk, with drug use more than twice as high as that among the general population. The UNODC says that peer pressure to experiment and the fact that people taking drugs tend to be either misinformed or insufficiently aware of the health risks involved.
“Our community drug-education program has been in very heavy demand since its inception,” said Rev. Adams. “Widespread drug education is the most effective weapon in the war on drugs and doing it is saving lives.”
To obtain free drug education booklets contact your nearest Church of Scientology or write to info@drugfreeworld.org.
A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology.~~~Driven by the purpose to truly Do Something About It, Volunteer Ministers reach out with traveling Volunteer Minister Cavalcades, taking real help into major cities and communities throughout the world. Visiting a new city each month, these Cavalcades contact thousands at a time. National leaders, mayors, Members of Parliament and city officials welcome these Cavalcades, cutting ribbons to announce their arrival and embracing the campaign with proclamations declaring, “Something Can Be Done About It!”
Inside the familiar yellow tents, anyone can get one-on-one assistance to address whatever troubles they might be facing. Displays clearly show visitors the solutions they can learn, and seminars are available so they understand how to apply these answers to their own lives and, in turn, to the lives of those around them.
Volunteer Ministers also reach into their local communities as a permanent ongoing program, training thousands to help others and bringing positive change to towns and cities all around the world. And to make those same solutions available to all, Pioneer Cavalcades reach out into remote locations, everywhere and anywhere.
 | Africa Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Covering Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia. More >> |
 | Southeast Asia Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Covering Taiwan, Kin Men Island, South Korea, the Phillipines, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan. More >> |
 | South Pacific Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Covering Fiji, the Cook Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and New Guinea. More >> |
 | Trans-Siberia Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Traveling along the famed Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok. More >> |
 | India Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Going across India from Kolkata to Delhi, through Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai to Hyderabad. More >> |
 | South America Scientology Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Covering Brazil, Paraguay, Uraguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Guyana. More >> |
 | Central Europe and Asia Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tour: Covering Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Kalingrad, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and ending in Ulaan Bator in Mongolia. More >> |
 | Southern Africa Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
 | Canada Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
 | Europe Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
 | Eastern U.S. Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
 | Mexico Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
 | Western U.S. Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade |
A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology.~~~
