Church of Scientology Basel Grand Opening Photos

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THE FIRST SCIENTOLOGY IDEAL ORGANIZATION (Org) in Switzerland’s dazzling history opened its doors to a grateful public on Saturday in an historic and dignitary-studded dedication ceremony in the picturesque Swiss city of Basel. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE NEWEST IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OPENED ITS DOORS with a grand opening ceremony on April 25. Scientologists from cantons across the country were joined in celebration by those from France, Germany and Italy. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Now we come to a long-anticipated turning point in European history. A moment when a ribbon falls on a new Ideal Org and so signals a new era of tolerance, brotherhood, compassion and spiritual power. A breathless moment that will never be forgotten, so long as suns shine and planets swing.”
–Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Your Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, once prophesied that ‘On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on Earth.’ Today, for the people of Basel, and as stated in that magnificent booklet by your Founder, the Burgfelderstrasse has become ‘The Way to Happiness’.”–Mr. Robert Mesey, Federal Justice of Switzerland, Ret. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Basel is a multicultural city. Our many religious communities practice their beliefs freely and cooperate well together. That is why I like to live here, in this center of tolerance. In fact, you cherish the sanctity of religious tolerance and foster it by your example. And in so doing you help keep alight the flame of religious respect in our city.”
–Mr. Ayhan Seker, Vice President, Basel Muslim Commission © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“This Ideal Org is a stronghold for all your social programs. Yes, with the opening of this Ideal Org you bear a responsibility to make it a bastion for good upon the hills of Basel. And I have every faith that you will.”
–Dr. Johann Bauer, Author and Professor © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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BASEL’S NEW IDEAL ORG stands on the city’s Burgfelderstrasse mere blocks from the Swiss-French Border in the district of Great Basel-West. The 50,000-square-foot facility is quintessentially Swiss-Modern in style. Just minutes from the city center, it will provide Scientology services and a common meeting ground in the tri-country corner. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE SCIENTOLOGY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

The Public Information Center presents more than 500 films, providing a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion and an array of Church-sponsored humanitarian and social betterment programs. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CHAPEL

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THE CHAPEL FURTHER SERVES AS AN IDYLLIC VENUE for civic occasions, including receptions and formal banquets, in the name of community partnerships across the city. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE BASEL CAFÉ welcomes Scientologists attending the Church for its many scheduled events. It is further provided for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DIANETICS & SCIENTOLOGY BOOKSTORE

The bookstore makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. In total, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy spans tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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INTRODUCTORY SERVICES

The Church features course rooms designated for introductory services including a wide array of Scientology Life Improvement Courses to help better any aspect of one’s life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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AMONG THE MANY INTRODUCTORY SERVICES available are evening and weekend Dianetics and Scientology seminars, imparting an overview of fundamental principles and their application in everyday living. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE PURIFICATION CENTER

L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins, through a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition—all of which are provided for in the Purification Center. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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HUBBARD GUIDANCE CENTER

In the Hubbard Guidance Center, Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling). Beyond this waiting area are rows of auditing rooms to meet the needs of Basel’s expanding congregation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY AUDITING (spiritual counseling) is delivered in an array of auditing rooms, each of which provides a quiet, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE ACADEMY

In the Academy, Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Basel Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE OFFICE OF L. RON HUBBARD

As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the religion’s Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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