The Basics Books and Lectures—L. Ron Hubbard's books contain the summaries of breakthroughs and conclusions as they appeared in the developmental research track. In many instances, he gave a series of lectures immediately following the release of a new book, providing further explanation and amplification of these discoveries as well as their full application in auditing and in life. Studying these in combination with the book provides a level of comprehension not otherwise possible.

The Basics

The materials of Dianetics and Scientology comprise the largest body of information ever assembled on the mind, spirit and life, rigorously refined and codified by L. Ron Hubbard through five decades of research, investigation and development. The results of that work are contained in hundreds of books and more than 3,000 recorded lectures.

The Basics Books and Lectures form the foundation upon which The Bridge to Freedom is built. In many instances, Mr. Hubbard gave a series of lectures immediately following the release of a new book to provide further explanation and insight of these milestones. Through monumental restoration efforts, those lectures are now available.

And while L. Ron Hubbard’s books contain the summaries of breakthroughs and conclusions as they appeared in the developmental research track, his lectures provide the running day-to-day record of research and explain the thoughts, conclusions, tests and demonstrations that lay along that route. In that regard, they are the complete record of the entire research track, providing not only the most important breakthroughs in Man’s history, but the why and how Mr. Hubbard arrived at them.

Not the least advantage of a chronological study of these books and lectures is the inclusion of words and terms which, when originally used, were defined by Mr. Hubbard with considerable exactitude. Far beyond a mere “definition,” entire lectures are devoted to a full description of each new Dianetic or Scientology term—what made the breakthrough possible, its application in auditing as well as its application to life itself. As a result, one leaves behind no misunderstoods, obtains a full conceptual understanding of Dianetics and Scientology and grasps the subjects at a level not otherwise possible.

Through a sequential study, you can see how the subject progressed and recognize the highest levels of development. The books and lectures that follow show where they fit within the developmental line. From there you can determine your next step or any earlier books and lectures you may have missed. You will then be able to fill in missing gaps, not only gaining knowledge of each breakthrough, but greater understanding of what you’ve already studied.

This is the path to knowing how to know, unlocking the gates to your future eternity. Follow it.