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[b]Introduction to Scientology
The word Scientology literally means "the study of truth." It comes
from the Latin word "scio" meaning "knowing in the fullest sense of
the word" and the Greek word "logos" meaning "study of."
Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship
to itself, others and all of life. The religion comprises a body of
knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths. Prime among
these:
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Man is an immortal, spiritual being. His experience extends well
beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if
not presently realized and those capabilities can be realized. He
is able to not only solve his own problems, accomplish his goals
and gain lasting happiness, but also achieve new, higher states of
awareness and ability.
Buddhist teachings differs here: We believe that there is no
permanent Self and Being, but rather everything is Impermanent. We
also believe that the Highest Bliss, which is not impermanent, is
Nirvana. All other worldly states of hapiness is only temporary,
even in Meditative Jhanic states.
We also believe that everyone have innate Buddha Nature, therefore
everyone has the potential of a Buddha. However, the Buddha Nature
is not realised/revealed yet. It takes practise, realisation, and
Enlightenment.
In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or
on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to
be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works
by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing
results.
Through Scientology, people all over the world are achieving the
long-sought goal of true spiritual release and freedom.
Good, similarly, in Kalama Sutra:
"Rely not on the teacher/person,
but on the teaching. Rely not on the words of the teaching, but on
the
spirit of the words. Rely not on theory, but on experience.Do not
believe in anything simply because you
have heard it. Do not believe in traditions because they have been
handed down for many generations. Do
not believe anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do
not believe in anything because it is
written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely
on the authority of your teachers and
elders. But after observation and analysis, when you find that
anything agrees with reason and is
conducive to the good and the benefit of one and all, then accept
it and live up to it."
- the Buddha