The Way to Happiness

By L. Ron Hubbard

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599700530
• ISBN13: 9781599700533
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Bridge Publications, Inc.
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

The Way to Happiness

"The Way to Happiness" is a 1980 booklet written by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, presenting a non-religious moral code consisting of 21 common sense precepts designed to guide individuals toward a happier and more fulfilling life. The book was created in response to perceived moral and ethical decline, aiming to reverse societal degradation by promoting compassion, decency, and universal brotherhood. The precepts cover a wide range of personal and social behaviors, including taking care of oneself , being temperate , honoring parents , helping children , seeking truth , avoiding murder and illegal acts , supporting just government , safeguarding the environment , not stealing , being trustworthy , fulfilling obligations , being industrious and competent , respecting others' beliefs , and treating others as one would like to be treated. The booklet emphasizes that true happiness stems from aligning one's actions with ethical values that benefit both the individual and society. It has been distributed globally, with over 100 million copies circulated in more than 114 languages and 170 countries. The Way to Happiness Foundation International, a Scientology-related nonprofit established in 1984, coordinates its worldwide distribution and promotion. The booklet is used in Scientology programs like Criminon and Narconon and has been promoted by Scientology celebrities. While marketed as secular, critics argue it contains ideas specific to Scientology and serves as a recruitment tool, citing controversial distribution practices, including unsolicited mailings to schools and the unauthorized use of organizational logos.

"I am not interested in wog morality." L. Ron Hubbard, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard defined "wog" as a "garden variety humanoid." In Scientology a "wog" is anyone who is not a Scientologist. (See the Scientology 'Tech Dictionary'.) Hubbard explained in an August 1969 Policy Letter, 'Discipline, SPs and Admin', that he "was not interested in wog morality." Only a year earlier, Hubbard had written in his 'Fair Game Law' policy (google to find out more), that dissenters or critics of Scientology should, whenever possible, be "tricked, sued, lied to, or destroyed." Shortly thereafter, Hubbard wrote, in his (confidential) 'Battle Tactics' Policy, that Scientologists should "create a frenzy of hate against the enemy." It was out of this deranged mindset that came the programs, directed by L. Ron Hubbard, that led to the FBI issuing search warrants in July 1977 (Google, Paulette Cooper, also Snow White, Scientology), revealing, shockingly, massive illegality conducted by Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard's wife was sent to federal prison as a result, and L. Ron Hubbard went into hiding, letting his wife take the rap. Late in 1979, by federal court order, thousands of previously secret Scientology documents were made available for public scrutiny. These documents revealed L. Ron Hubbard's extensive criminal orders, and an entire "tech," devised by Hubbard, to covertly attack and destroy "enemies." Suddenly, there was a huge public relations problem for Scientology. Their founder was now recognized as a sociopath and a criminal. What to do? Well, L. Ron Hubbard decided that he was going to become the expert on "morality," and write a "Common Sense Moral Code" called 'The Way to Happiness'. This would "prove" that he, the founder of Scientology, was not a criminal or a sociopath, and would handle the PR problem caused by the recent court ordered document release. Nothing changed in Scientology, it was the same as ever - amoral and immoral - but now there was a booklet that could be handed to "wogs" to "prove" to them that L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology are very moral indeed.

Great common sense moral guide!

This book is really wonderful, in that it provides what is lacking in today's nonreligious culture. This moral code is up-to-date, and the concepts will not become outdated. "Do not tell harmful lies", "be faithful to your sexual partner" and "try to treat others as you would like to be treated" are codes that we can live with, despite the culture we live in!I recommend this book to anyone.

A Must Read For All

This very simple and easy to read book can be life changing. Its simplicity is its beauty.

A book that brings back self-respect.

Not only have I read this book, but I've also taught a course covering each of its chapters to misdomeaner criminal offenders. The result in almost all my students was a renewed care for others and themselves. Many went back to school. Relationships with family members and friends dramatically improved. This book contains gems of wisdom for those in trouble with the law or those just wanting to live a happier life. I don't know anyone that couldn't get something from this book. And for parents it could easily be used as a handbook on how to raise kids.

A Basic Moral Code, Which Leads to Happiness!

I am a volunteer supervisor for Criminon, which is a program that takes prisoners through an extension course on this book. I have seen miraculous changes in the attitude and behavior of these students. This book gives them a chance to learn a basic moral code that they can then apply to their lives. Through this they learn the meaning of happiness. It is a rewarding job