Scientology's relationship with eastern religious traditions

Scientology's founder, L. Ron Hubbard, frequently made claims that Scientology was related to or shared significant similarities with Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism and Taoism. However, careful examination of Hubbard's claims indicates that he had only a superficial acquaintance with Eastern...

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Main Author: Kent, Stephen A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [1996]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 1996, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 21-36
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