PROBLEM FORMULATION: The earth is undergoing a tremendous upliftment in consciousness through these next few decades and a great many people need spiritually oriented assistance in dealing with the changes that are taking place within themselves. Many are looking for outside assistance to help them deal with what is occurring and many more will be needing such assistance as these changes accelerate.

SOLUTION: Many individuals and organizations are being made available for such assistance, one of which is Light Path Resources, hereinafter periodically referred to as the Corporation. The term 'Light Path' can be interpreted on a variety of levels. The further one progresses with the resources being provided, the more meaning this term assumes. Likewise, the term 'Resources' refers to the Church/Ministry founders, the spiritual guides behind these founders, as well as the inner resources within each individual.

MISSION: To bring awareness of spiritual principles to daily living.

PURPOSES
GENERAL: To participate, do and engage in any and all activities of a free church consistent with the U.S Constitution, so as to promote our Mission and all other purposes.

SPECIFIC:

(a) establish a spiritually oriented organization to accomplish spiritual counseling and healing, to promote the spiritual self-empowerment teachings of and concerning Quest/The Buddha Consciousness and complimentary works on a world-wide basis;
(b) perform research into and document, to the extent possible, new or advanced concepts of human behavior through non-traditional means;
(c) to provide, to the extent possible, books, tapes, videos and other devices, conduct seminars, workshops, individual counseling, etc., to teach and support all of the above;
(d) to provide small-scale grants to those it considers worthy, and;
(e) to serve as examples of personal living. Ultimately, the Purpose of this Free Church is to make these materials available to anyone in the world, for as long as resources are available.

LEGAL STRUCTURE
Although the term "church" had/has a somewhat "odious" taste to it, after a review of IRS literature, it was determined that a church has no business or need to "register" with either a given State or with the IRS, where the organization's autonomy is freely and needlessly given away to government regulation and control. It was, therefore, decided to become what is generally called a "free church," as authorized by the U.S. Constitution. Such a status is automatically recognized as a non-profit and does not sacrifice it's capability to accept donations in that capacity.
Obtaining an EIN from the IRS, simply for the purpose of establishing bank and/or investment accounts, has been researched and determined to not impact a Free-Church status.

FUNCTIONS
The Church has accomplished many classes, workshops, occasional seminars, individual spiritual counseling and healing, group sessions, with and without the auspices of Quest/The Buddha Consciousness. Using the transcribed material from these activities in which Quest/The Buddha Consciousness or other guides participated, self-help books were produced. After many years of unsuccessfully attempting to publish these materials in a conventional manner, they have been converted to web-based materials and are offered for free to anyone in the world that can benefit, as have the Church and Ministry founders.

LOCATION & FACILITIES
The central location of the business shall be the residence of the Director. The respective books, articles and supplemental materials are on the website lprww.us, or lprww.org, or lprww.com, or lprww.net, or lprww.info (hereinafter referred to as the website).

FUNDING
The principal source of funding is anticipated to be from modest contributions from the resources of the Director. These contributions are, of course, considered donations to a non-profit. The Corporation's fiscal year is the same as the calendar year used in the United States. In the long run, upon the originating Director's transition, all remaining estate funds are to be set aside for the continued maintance and upkeep of the website.

KEY PERSONNEL
The Church founders are Diane and Don Chapin, Don having survived Diane's transition on Jan 17, 2004.

• Diane was the vehicle for The Spiritual Allness/The Universal Oneness, Quest/The Buddha Consciousness (TBC) and The Physicians (TP). Diane's main focus was on theocentric/spiritual counseling and healing, seminars and workshops. She had a background in the medical (psychology) field, in addition to fifteen years of training and experience for this work.
• Don works with theocentric/spiritual counseling, spiritual healing, and with the productions side of the business. As an aerospace engineer, Don has backgrounds in program management, systems (and multidiscipline) engineering, research and development, computer programming, marketing analysis, business consulting, and some sales and publishing.

ORGANIZATION
Light Path Resources was originally started by Diane and Don as The Ministry of Healing Light in Santa Rosa, CA in 1993, after their return from Hong Kong. Organizationally, it has gone through various forms, with the current name, "Light Path Resources," agreed upon on June 29, 1995 and formally 'installed' on July 1, 1995, finally evolving as a Free Church And Ministry. The originating Director for the Free Church And Ministry is Don Chapin. The term "World Wide" was only added, along with the originating-country website suffix of ".us" when the website was initiated. Other web addresses reserved for use with this website are "lprww.org," "lprww.com, "lprww.net," and "lprww.info.

Upon Don Chapin's transition, the Succeeding Trustee of The Light Path Trust will determine the next Director and the succession, thereafter.

COMPETITION
Although this is supposed to be a major topic in a Business Plan, the term 'competition' is, in the eyes of the Church founders, a poor word to use in view of the tremendous need for such materials around the world. However, it has also been seen that conventional psychologists and therapists have not been able to address the deeper issues of those that need assistance which the theocentric or spiritual can provide. While there were others marketing somewhat related material, there were few known to offer the range of spiritual counseling, healing, deeply spiritualized information offered from this website at this time.

From the book content "salability" standpoint, the works of Joel Goldsmith or Alice Bailey might be the closest (which is a severe problem when all conventional publishers are only looking for "the big one").

MARKET
The market for both services and products is literally world-wide, and is drawn from ALL ages. Because of the universal nature of the material, the highly spiritual nature of the products and the lack of detailed similar-product market comparisons, it is not possible to forecast a dollar value for the books resulting from this enterprise, except to state that it could be considerable. A number of countries have been identified for potential interest, with some key demographic information on each.

SERVICES/PRODUCTS
Appendix I provides the list of the initial books that were to be published.
These were revised, updated and supplemented with subsequent materials, with the final result of ten books by Rev. Diane K. Chapin and one by Don Chapin, as currently reflected on the website. Private readings and other sources are also reviewed for distillation of additional materials, which will be added as time permits, in addition to establishing some form of web-based dialogue. It should be noted that we promote "services" above that of "products."
Discussions are also always open to be conducted with other parties for the potential distribution of additional works of similar content and philosophy.

BOOKS - They are to be presented in a progressive-learning manner, first with an over-all, personal-experience application, then into the Quest/Buddha Consciousness books, followed by the two Universal Oneness books. The book formats remain the same across the series. Both the cover and contents, in paper or on the web, are to reflect good taste and quality products at all times.

BOOK CONTROL - Copyright against commercial reproductions of any kind.

BOOK MATERIALS PRESENTATION and DISTRIBUTION - Based upon the last private reading session before Diane's transition, the books and all other materials to be processed are all being provided free of charge via this website. They are, however, being presented in a progressive order so that they become teaching/learning tools. Any "examinations" on the materials are strictly within each reader's capabilites to apply the techniques presented and to look within for any "measurable progress."

MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR - (no longer applicable)

INVENTORY - (no longer applicable)

ADVERTISING - Earlier attempts to advertise The Buddha Consciousness work (Hong Kong, Santa Rosa, CA and Reno, NV) and books in the form of mini-books (Light Path Productions, Santa Rosa) resulted in a virtually COLD reception. Therefore, it has been decided that it is best to advertise these works by word-of-mouth, with some assist from search engine registration.

TRANSLATIONS - (no longer applicable)

MARKETING PLAN - The 'marketing niche' is ANYONE in the world that is interested in advancing their own level of self-empowerment and spirituality in a self-help manner.The "ultimate customer" is anyone in any country.

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APPENDIX I

From LIGHT PATH RESOURCES

Original Books by Quest/The Buddha Consciousness

(before additional classes conducted in Hong Kong and, later, Reno, NV)

Back-Cover descriptions, as of January 26, 1994;

Book #1, "Living Life Radiantly, Tools for Personal Development" - Starting with this book, you will find many non-sectarian, simple, yet meaningful tools which, as you use them, initiates first subtle, then more dramatic changes in your outlook and manner of dealing with the world. As you master the tools and techniques provided, you begin to change your own life. You become self-empowered through your relationship with your own spirituality. Consequently, life becomes more beautiful each moment of each day! This is a book that can be read and re-read. As you change in perspective and in fact through each reading, you will find new truths and understandings that you did not experience before. Self-Help/Spiritual. (41,900 words, 144 pp., Reg'n # TXu 602 888, bar code 058917972 - Aug 6, 93)

Book #2, "Living Life Through Self Empowerment, A New Path to the Inner Self" - In this second book of the series, you will find a variety of new insights. The concept of self-empowerment dramatically unfolds before you as you read each page. Absorbing the tools that are offered, creates an atmosphere within that fosters love of life and the spirituality that is at the core of your being. As love for this essential core grows, your regard for yourself and your whole world increases. In this way, happiness within becomes the key element for each moment of your life. Self-Help/Spiritual. (51,700 words, 160 pp., Reg'n # TXu 602 891, bar code 058918013 - Aug 6, 93)

Book #3, "Living Life Through Creating Mastership On Earth" - As you feel yourself ready to grow, to take another big step forward, you will need new understanding and insights to do so. This book, as the third in a series, is designed to help you achieve a greater awareness of your spiritual potential as well as aid you in creating a positive life experience. On each page you will find new thoughts, ideas and concepts meant to inspire you to leap forward in realizing your true nature. Mastership on Earth is about grasping the actual nature of reality... that all things take place as thought before you see and experience them in your physical reality. We hope this book inspires you to live from your heart every day! How-To/Spiritual. (55,800 words, 192 pp., Reg'n # TXu 602 890, bar code 058918002 - Aug 6, 93)

Book #4, "Living Life on Schoolhouse Earth, A New Way to View the Human Condition" - "Schoolhouse Earth" is a powerful spiritual look at 'the human condition.' In realizing your unity with God, you learn to see yourself as an aspect of wholeness. So, too, in your efforts to live life more fully, you benefit from the opportunity to understand your life as a whole. Many questions you may have in your mind may be answered about life on earth and your part in it. We have also included a section on using light and energy with the body. If you are ready to experience your life, your relationships and your health in spiritual terms, then this book was written just for you! Includes a Question & Answer Appendix. Self-Help/Spiritual. (118,200 words, 384 pp., Reg'n # TXu 625 506, bar code 064853262 - Mar 21, 94)

Book #5, "The Light Path: Advanced Keys For Life Management" - THIS IS A COMPLETE, HANDS-ON COURSE ON USING LIGHT AND ENERGY AND ON INTRODUCING GRACE IN YOUR LIFE. By the time you sit down to read this book, you should be ready for some advanced concepts. "The Light Path" continuously depicts not only the spiritual nature of the Universe as true reality, but reveals your own role: That, as an aspect of Spirit, you are a Magician... waving the magic wand of thought and effortlessly creating your own reality. The concepts in this book must be deeply absorbed over time and can bring about a tremendous shift in your awareness: That you are a Magical Beings - not as a spiritual IDEA that you read about, or an abstract concept to be contemplated as philosophy, but that - YOU ARE A MAGICAL BEING IN REALITY. Your consciousness, your awareness opens gradually to a massive change in your understanding and experience. "The Light Path" can show you new ways to manage your life as a Magical Being... as a spiritual adult! Includes a Question & Answer Appendix. How-To/Spiritual.(95,700 words, 320 pp.,Reg'n # TXu 622 024, bar code 031637658-Feb 04, 94)

Condensed Series by Quest/The Buddha Consciousness:"The Path of Light: New Keys to Spiritual Unity" - A series of seven sequential (progressively developed) articles. They are:

Article 1 Beauty In The Life
Article 2 The Nature of Love
Article 3 Enlightenment
Article 4 Living Your Own Holiness
Article 5 The Spiritual Unification of the World
Article 6 Using Light in Your Life
Article 7 The Christmas Light

Self-Help/Spiritual, Complete Series Reg'n # TXu 602 889, bar code 058917983 - Aug 6, 93

Books by The Universal Oneness:Book #6, "The Spiritual Heart" - A beautiful precursor and supplement to The Buddha Consciousness material. Translated from archaic English but retains that same flow. Spiritual. (26,500 words, 96 pp., Reg'n # TXu 606 084, bar code 060839281 - Nov 5, 93)

Book #7, "The Heart, The Pathway of Light" - The last material to be presented by The Universal Oneness. Includes a detailed description of the changes induced in a highly evolved Consciousness while in Spirit. In modern English, with emphasis on relationship skills, career goals and practical, applied, energy handling. With an indexed Question & Answer section. Self-Help/Spiritual. (83,200 words, 272 pp.)