WOW - This is Kyalami Castle and this 64,000 sq ft property was recently purchased by the C of S in Africa. I just saw a news story on it so I figured I should put it here...
The Church of Scientology has acquired the famous Johannesburg landmark, the Kyalami Castle, to be the home of its new advanced spiritual retreat. This marks a significant step for Scientologists who until now had to travel all the way to the U.S, Australia or England for their higher spiritual progress.
"For all African Scientologists, this is a dream finally come true," said Paul Sondergaard, national Director of the Public Affairs Office. "It means a lot to the future expansion of the Church in Africa."
The 64,000 square foot castle on 22 acres of land will be providing religious services to people from throughout the Continent. It is the latest acquisition in a long series of 66 buildings the Church has purchased internationally over the past 5 years to accommodate the Church's expansion.
"But the Kyalami Castle is the best yet," says Sondergaard, "and a fitting tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Church in Southern Africa."
Other buildings have been purchased in South Africa over the past year including for the Church of Scientology of Cape Town, the seven-story St. Georges Center in the heart of Cape Town City, buildings in Morningside for the Church of Scientology of Durban, for the Church of Scientology of Pretoria, on Church Street, and a feature building in the recently renovated Goven Mbeki Avenue for the Port Elizabeth. In Johannesburg, the Church has become a prominent feature in the Kensington, Bedforview area, having taken over the old Kensington Golf Club house, which it subsequently expanded and fully renovated.
For those who have questions about the Church, a new video channel has been launched on its official website (www.Scientology.org). The Scientology Video Channel provides a comprehensive overview of the basic beliefs and practices of the religion while answering the question "What is Scientology?", and provides information on the many humanitarian programs sponsored by the Church—programs addressing drug abuse, illiteracy, human rights and disaster relief.
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That is just awesome! One thing that you should know is that L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion, once wrote: "From Southern Africa will spring the next great civilization on this planet...."
And by the looks of it I would think that this is now in the works... SO... Are you ready for this next great civilization??? I am!
Later - Monty
