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2014 Annual Report Contents World Subud Association Bringing together Subud members around the world 2014 Annual Report Contents Message Muhammad Subud Translations From Subuh Enterprise Services 04 The Chair 23 Foundation 30 International (SESI) 35 About Subud Susila Dharma Subud Care 07 24 International 31 International Health Support Association (SDIA) Association (SIHA) 36 Program Subud World Subud WSA WSA Congress 2014 International Archives Finances 08 26 Cultural Association (SICA) 32 38 Subud Fond Farewells Landmark Subud Youth Publications Events 2014 Activities 34 International (SPI) 42 20 28 International (SYAI) Message from Messagethe Chair from the Chair We acknowledge that our websites Carrying on Bapak´s mission need to keep pace with the is something we all undertake rest of the Internet in terms of together in harmony and with technological advances. Work by mutual respect and support. our team with the help of outside “ experts is already in progress in this “ Indeed, as Bapak suggested: area. Carrying on Bapak´s harmony comes before progress. mission is some- Message from So we have started an extensive Our brotherhood is multicultural and thing we all under- dialogue with all parts of the linguistically diverse so our aim, as take together in organization to build on harmony an organization, is to communicate harmony and with and mutual respect. These officially in 5 basic languages: mutual respect and conversations have included English, Indonesian, Spanish, the Chair support. national committees, helpers, French, and Russian. This will bring affiliates, WSC members. us closer together. Following that, we have started So to conclude, working together is The World Subud Association team has felt deeply what Ibu Rahayu said to us to address issues together in the key to bringing Subud forward that the “organization is the vessel and the vehicle to collaboration. and we are all part of the same convey the latihan kejiwaan of Subud to future generations”. body, from the local to national, We have held our meetings in international and zonal levels. Let Indeed, we understand that the reason Bapak, after receiving the latihan Subud centers so that as we do our us all continue to foster dialogue kejiwaan, created the organization for us, for humankind, was to enable us to ‘work’, we interact with members and collaboration across the receive the latihan with the same purity as received by Bapak himself. in these centers and countries. whole network and be open to the We plan on holding meetings in guidance from the One Almighty As part of our gratitude it is our responsibility to keep the framework of the different Areas - our first meeting God. organization alive and healthy, so that future generations can receive the same is happening in Indonesia, Area 1; latihan kejiwaan and so that they can have all the evidence of Bapak’s life and later our Council meeting is planned mission on Earth. So it is our duty to preserve our legacy. The inner aspect of in Chile, Area 3. Next year, in our legacy is the latihan; the outer aspect relates to our archives. 2016, we hope to meet in Area 2. In these meetings we emphasize A fundamental element of our organization is the World Congress. In Puebla the collaborative approach between in 2014, many members gathered for latihan, workshops, conversations helpers, committee and wings to and as observers at meetings. The delegates representing the more than support Subud needs. 80 countries of our organization met, with the authority of our World Subud Association (WSA), and worked hard to set the recommendations and resolutions for the work of the WSC for the next four years - our guidelines. Elias Dumit WSA Chair We have already begun to address those resolutions of the Congress. We have started to work on helper support, international helper travel, preservation of Bapak’s and Ibu Rahayu’s legacy through work with the Elias archivists, support of the affiliates, communications, finances and so on. 4 5 | World Subud Association 2014 Annual Report ” 0101 About Subud The name Subud is a contraction of the Sanskrit words, Susila, Budhi and Bapak Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo Dharma, meaning: ´a human being who develops and expresses true human character that arises from his/her inner self, through the surrender, trust and Through this practice, each person sincerity towards Almighty God” may discover his/her own inner nature, potential, talent and guidance in life, in The founder of Subud, Muhammad accordance with his/her unique capacity Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo, was born and commitment. in Indonesia in 1901 and died in 1987. Bapak (father), as he was affectionately Subud encourages the expression of in- known, spontaneously received his first dividual’s qualities and talents, through experience of a spiritual practice (later the form of cultural expressions, enter- called latihan kejiwaan of Subud) in prises, education, healthcare and the 1925. Eventually he understood that the support for those in need. latihan kejiwaan was not just meant for himself alone. The international Subud organization exists to serve the member countries Following the spread of Subud to the “ and to facilitate the development of West in 1957, Bapak travelled around Following the Subud and its expression in the world. the world, giving talks and explanations spread of Subud to It organizes gatherings, disseminates about this path. Today, his daughter, Ibu the West in 1957, talks by Bapak and Ibu Rahayu, sup- Siti Rahayu Wiryohudoyo, continues to Bapak travelled ports the acquisition of Subud premis- give talks in much the same fashion. around the world, es, helper visits, publications, giving talks and web sites, and access to and support explanations about for networks of Subud members. this path. Today, his daughter, Ibu Siti Rahayu Wiryohu- doyo, continues to give talks in much the same fashion.” IDE Creative Communi- cation Subud Enterprise student photograph 6 7 | World Subud Association 2014 Annual Report Gracias Puebla Subud World Congress 2014 An important aspect of the WSA We must thank Sr. Rafael Moreno Valle, Annual Report is to thank donors who Governor of the State of Puebla, and The delegates of the member countries of the World Subud Association travelled to Puebla. Items on the support the WSA financially. Still there his sister Gabriela Moreno Valle, for the agenda were all the recommendations and proposals as brought to congress, discussed, and voted on by are also many members who support donation of the use of the Convention through donations in kind, and never Centre during 2 weeks, as well as his the representatives of the zones working for the countries in their zones. This sets the agenda for the more so that in the year of a Subud team on site who were an absolute work of World Subud Association for the next four years until the next congress in 2018. All the branches World Congress. A host of volunteers pleasure to work with. Again we cannot worked to make this amazing event name all the wonderful people from the of Subud: Muhammad Subud Foundation, Archives, Internet and web sites, Care Support, Publications happen, during, but also for months town of Puebla who helped us in so (SPI) Translations, Wings; Committees ,SICA, SDIA, SESI, SIHA, SYAI, were all represented at the Con- and even years in advance of the event. many ways, but they know who they gress Meetings. WSA wishes to formally recognise and are and they know our gratitude. thank all the amazing volunteers from Mexico and abroad, especially Fernan- To express our gratitude formally, the do Fatah Nieva Martinez, the chairman WSA organised two ‘gifts’ for the town of the World Congress Organizing of Puebla; one through the project Team, Mas’ud Arroyo his deputy chair, a Children’s Garden of Peace, creat- “ as well as Roland Fraval who was ed and initiated by Illène Pevec and A host of volunteers the coordinator of all SICA events, an coordinated by Rashidah Flores, where worked to make this absolutely gigantic task. There are far a garden was created for and with the from various areas and time periods ac- amazing event hap- too many others to name everyone children at the Casa Cuna school. companied by live music - all permeat- pen, during the con- “ here, but you will be able to read the SDIA organised this year’s Human ed with Mexican warmth and grateful- gress but also for There was a strong respective chapter of the congress or- Force Camp to help finish the garden, ness of being together once more. Ibu months and even Subud Youth pres- ganising report, which will be published so that during congress many mem- Rahayu recorded a short welcome just years in advance of ence with SYAI’s alongside on the subud.org website. bers could see the fruits of the labour for the evening ceremony. the event... stated focus that Still many others helped on site and we begun in 2013. Members had travelled from all parts of Congress is a place also wish to thank them, without volun- the world from Africa to Asia, North and for youth to connect teers we simply would not be able to The second gift was coordinated with South America and Europe to take part with each other hold a congress. Latifah Taormina of SICA. A statue The 14th Subud World Congress in meetings, cultural events, and plena- and for the Subud ‘Angel of peace’ was created by Lith- officially began on the afternoon of ry sessions, to renew old acquaintanc- organization to be It is important to acknowledge the uanian sculptor Viktoras Tunkevicius Sunday, August 3, with SR. Rafael es and to meet new members and of realized.” vast energy put into filming, editing and unveiled on the 17th of August, in Moreno Valle, Constitutional Governor course, to do the latihan.
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