Scientology does not have sacred texts, like the Bible or the Quran. The principles, practice, and methods of Scientology are studied through the books, writings, and lectures of their founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
Published in the early years of Scientology, the Basic Books of Scientology were written in their entirety by L. Ron Hubbard.
The Basic Books include Dianetics: The Original Thesis, which was written in 1948 and circulated to a few friends. Copied and passed from one person to another, it later became widespread, prompting Hubbard to write Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950, which is known as "Book One" by Scientologists. Dianetics: The Evolution of a Science reprints an Astounding Science Fiction article that introduced Dianetics prior to the publication of Book One.
In 1951, Hubbard published Science of Survival, which introduces some of the concepts that would later become core elements of Scientology. These included theta, the tone scale, the possibility of past lives, and a description of how theta interacts with the physical universe of matter, energy, space, and time (MEST).
Others include Self Analysis, Advanced Procedure and Axioms, and Handbook for Preclears, all published in 1951.
In 1952, Hubbard published A History of Man, in which Hubbard gives instructions on auditing, as well as the origins of the thetans on another planet, and the whole track of incidents known as space opera.
In 1952, Hubbard published Scientology 8-80, in which the laws by which a thetan can create energy and influence the environment around him are given, as well as Scientology 8-8008, which is sometimes described as one of the most important books in Scientology, as it deals with the way in which people perceive and thereby create the physical universe, as well as his own universe.
The Creation of Human Ability, published in 1954, puts together many of the processes introduced in Hubbard's earlier books and was intended as a reference book for auditors. It is one of the few writings in which Hubbard quotes the Bible.
That same year, he published Dianetics 55!, discussing an individual's communications with his environment. In 1956, Hubbard published Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought, which includes all of the basic principles and processes of Dianetics and Scientology, the chief concept being that life is a game and the importance of knowing which game you're playing.
Other books that are not part of the Basic Books of Scientology are also either written by L. Ron Hubbard or compiled from other of his works. These include Excalibur (1938), How to Live Though an Executive (1953), Problems at Work (1956), and All Aout Radiation (1957), written by L. Ron Hubbard, Gene Denk, and Farley R. Spink. Others include Have You Lived Before This Life (1958), and one by Hubbard's wife, Mary Sue Hubbard, entitled The Book of E-Meter Drills (1965). Lastly in this category, by L. Ron Hubbard, are Introduction to Scientology Ethics (1968), Scientology: A New Slant on Life (1976), and The Way to Happiness (1981).Books published by the Church of Scientology after Hubbard's death include Clear Body, Clear Mind (1990), Art (1991), and The Scientology Handbook (1994).
Also significant is the Phoenix Lectures: Freeing the Human Spirit, a collection of lectures by L. Ron Hubbard.
Other publications that would be appropriate for this category are magazine publications by the Church of Scientology or any of the other Scientology organizations, or sites representing Scientology publishing companies.
Recommended Resources
Established in 1981, and owned by the Church of Scientology, Bridge Publications publishes the non-fiction works of L. Ron Hubbard in the region that includes North and Latin America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania. A profile of the company, L. Ron Hubbard, and an introduction to his books are put forth, and an online shopping area offers his books, audio-books, lectures, and films.
http://www.bridgepub.com/
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
Written by L. Ron Hubbard, Dianetics is the book that started it all. The site offers the book for sale online, available in printed or audio format, as well as a weekend Dianetics seminar, and the complete Dianetics how-to kit. Other topics include personal accounts of people who have gone through the program, excerpts from the film, which was based on the book. Other videos and books are also available for purchase.
https://www.dianetics.org/
Published by the Church of Scientology since 1968, the magazine discusses a variety of topics, psychiatry, drug addiction, the media, and ethics being common topics. Readers may subscribe to the print edition online, at no charge, or it may be viewed in its entirety online, with several language options. Other features include editorials, news briefs, essays from L. Ron Hubbard, and an article on Scientology principles.
https://www.freedommag.org/
L. Ron Hubbard Articles & Essays
The Church of Scientology International presents a selection of articles by L. Ron Hubbard in which he discusses his philosophy and the path he took to founding of Dianetics and Scientology. Included are such titles as "My Philosophy," "A Summary on Scientology for Scientists," "Philosophy Wins After 2,000 Years," and "Scientology Answers." The full text of each included article is provided.
https://www.lronhubbard.org/articles-and-essays/
Maintained by the Church of Scientology International, the page introduces a series of books by Scientology's founder, entitled "The L. Ron Hubbard Series," a 16-volume biographical encyclopedia highlighting the life and breadth of Hubbard's experiences, including his research, discoveries, travels, letters, music, poetry, photography, articles, and other documents and manuscripts. His fiction works are also available for purchase.
https://www.lronhubbard.org/books/
Compiled and maintained by the Church of Scientology International, this site refers to the published guide used by the church, which includes chapters such as components of understanding, assists for illnesses and injuries, targets and goals, marriage, ethics and the conditions, communication, the emotional tone scale, answers to drugs, children, the technology of study, the dynamics of existence, how to resolve conflicts, integrity and honesty, and other topics.
http://www.scientologyhandbook.org/
Published by the Way to Happiness Foundation, a secular charitable organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, the book, originally published in 1981, was written by Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Outlined here, the book offers twenty-one basic principles as a guide to a better life. A free information kit, including a copy of the book and a DVD introducing the program, are available on request.
https://www.thewaytohappiness.org/
