Update the 14Th World Subud Congress Is Less Than Six Months Away and 1,100 Members from 54 Countries Have Already Registered

E News FEBRUARY 2014

World Congress Update The 14th World Subud Congress is less than six months away and 1,100 members from 54 countries have already registered.

Contents

02 A Letter from Ibu 03 World Congress Update 08 Our Subud World 12 Into Africa: IH visit to Nigeria 13 The Man behind the Subud Library

15 Movin’ on up: Subud DC 17 Calendar

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When Bapak was still with us, he constantly hoped that Subud members would do latihan in the right way by surrendering and having faith in Almighty God and by having an attitude A Letter of acceptance and being willing to let go, so that they too would witness that Bapak’s receiving is real and that it truly from Ibu is a gift from God. When I had such a witnessing, it was a pivotal event in my life. I had been sent to Semarang by Brothers and sisters of Bapak to be the national helper there, and I was living in the Subud New Zealand and house that Bapak owned there. During my time in Semarang, Subud Australia whom I the Subud groups in Central Java began to come to life again. love and respect: It was while I was staying there in Bapak’s house that I began to be called through a series of spiritual experiences. Those Happy New Year. Before experiences began when Bapak’s wife, Ibu Siti Sumari, we begin the congress, passed away, and they continued for a hundred days until the let us take a moment to selamatan to commemorate her passing was held. quieten ourselves and pray to Almighty God; ask to be As for those experiences, I do not need to tell you about them forgiven our mistakes and here. But I knew that I had received those experiences so shortcomings and ask for that I would be a witness and so that I could take on the God’s grace so that this task of following Bapak in his spiritual work. By then, Bapak congress will run well and produce a beneficial result for our was getting on in years and to ensure that there would be future development. Thank you. continuity in the spiritual work I had to follow and continue Bapak’s work to the best of my ability and strength. Bapak With the air of the New Year still fresh, we are grateful to simply left everything to God’s will. Almighty God to have this chance to be together again to hold the New Zealand National Congress and Australian National Now in turn I have grown old. Looking ahead, if it is God’s will, Congress. In Subud, both national and world congresses anything is possible. For that reason while I am still here with are essential. Besides needing them for the development you, I ask this of you: if you are truly Subud members, then of Subud locally, the development of Subud in the world is respect and follow Bapak’s advice. If there are shortcomings no less important. At a congress, people who wish to devote in Subud, the fault does not lie with Subud; the problem is themselves to God through the latihan come together. simply that many in Subud are still not able yet to position themselves correctly and in consequence cannot yet tell the Before leaving us, Bapak set out the guidelines for what we difference between receiving that comes from our drives and need to do as we propagate and develop Subud in a way that desires and that comes from God’s will. That is why we can fits the nature and the needs of the latihan. And since Subud never say that we have completed the process of the latihan. is something new and is active in the spiritual realm, one can compare its spread to the way smoke spreads when blown That concludes my remarks to the Congress. Hopefully, by the wind; that smoke originates from the fire of Bapak’s during this gathering, you will be able to get along as you receiving. That receiving was not just for Bapak; it is a reality work together and you will strengthen a feeling of unity and now that people from many countries practice it. So it is my togetherness as you lead your lives in this world and later in duty as the most senior in Subud to safeguard the authenticity the hereafter. of Bapak’s receiving, and to maintain the integrity of Subud and to maintain harmony within Subud. Have a good Congress and I send my warmest regards to all the members in Subud New Zealand and as well Subud With the passing of time, a new generation has arrived and Australia. Above : Bapak in Bangkok, 1964. Right : The New Subud Bangkok Hall. many new members have a different understanding of how to observe the guidelines that Bapak laid down. Some ask why Sincerely, we still need to mention religion in Subud, and why men and women have to do latihan separately. They think that Subud IBU, should be brought ‘up to date’. Siti Rahayu Wiryohudoyo January 2014

2 WORLD SUBUD ASSOCIATION World Congress Information

For complete information about the congress including accommodation, visas, events and activities go to http://subudworldcongress2014.com Don’t forget to sign up for the World Congress Updates! World Congress Update Puebla 2 – 17 August 2014

The 14th World Subud Congress is less than six months away and 1,100 members from 54 countries have already registered. If you want to know who’s signed up just go to the newly updated Congress website (www. A great many members attended the subudworldcongress2014.com) and click on registration. International Congress in Germany. The records showed that they came from The Early Bird 1 Fee is now closed and the Early Bird 2 “ Fee which still offers reductions on Registration fees, is fifty-four countries and numbered one thousand nine hundred and sixty people, open until April 30th. Check Fees Page almost twice as many as came here, There is a limited amount of funding available for members almost twice the number that attended needing financial assistance. Please go to the website for the International Congress held in more information on how to apply for a discount. Indonesia some time ago (1971)...... Clearly then, brothers and sisters, this “Great news.....not only has the Tax Exempt Status for Foreign Conventions been maintained.... but the Subud International Congress was indeed 2% accommodation tax has now been abolished so of great importance and much needed in ALL hotels (regardless of whether they apply the 16% order that little by little we should begin tax exempt policy or not) should NOT be charging 2% to school ourselves so that the peoples accommodation tax.... well it’s not much but every little bit of the world may be harmonious. When can make a difference for the members...” we have become harmonious, there will If you are still deciding whether to come and you have at least be an illustration of the peace a family, your children will be busy. There will be many needed for mankind on earth, especially opportunities to join in the excitement to create an inspiring nowadays when people everywhere are experience for young Subud family members. Mary Wold and her team are working on an extensive Family program uneasy. for the World Congress, this “mini” congress will be great fun for children, young adults and youth. Bapak Muhammad Subuh (July 20 1975) Jakarta, 3Indonesia WORLD Code SUBUD Number ASSOCIATION : 75 CDK 4 World Congress Update. Continued

Be Active! There will be many ways to get involved at the 14th Subud World Congress, volunteering opportunities are offered within the registration system, but filling up fast...covering translation, family care, welcoming team, IT and other technical work.

A number of collaborative ‘outreach’ activities with non-profits and others in Puebla are beginning to take shape, so that we leave something significant once the World Congress is over....for example our relationship with Gabriela Moreno Valle’s foundation ANTHUS, against human trafficking.....will hopefully partner with Creativity in Captivity for a fundraising concert in Mexico City...the foundation has also received technical support from Fernando Fatah Nieva as well as Hamidah Thomas of SDIA.

SICA - It’s more than art

The World Congress is a time for members from around the world to be together in a harmonious atmosphere. The Congress is also a time for delegates to get to work.

SICA events have always been a highlight of our World Congress’ and Puebla is no exception. Subud film makers, peace builders, musician, poets, writers, puppeteers, actors and artists alike will be coming to Puebla to perform and share their talents.

Bapak hoped that through SICA, Subud members who had a talent in a particular field would create something truly new or different, something that would touch other people, meaning people who are not in Subud, people outside Subud. Bapak always advised SICA to embrace a very broad definition of culture as culture is not just about the arts. “The arts can show the way,” he said, “but culture includes all aspects of human endeavor.” We hope these congress events will reflect Bapak’s advice.

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Music Concert for String Sextet a Mexican Premier Teatro Principal, Puebla August 5 2014 Quarteto Latinamericano musicians Arón Bitrán, Álvaro Bitrán, and Javier Montiel join Hungarian born artist Csaba Erdérlyi and US artists Hamilton Cheifetz, Kenn Wagner for the Mexican premiere of Mozart-Erdérlyi Sinfonia Concertante K.364 for string sextet and Brahms String Sextet in B flat major.

Art Creativity in Captivity Conversando Con Puebla: a Mexican Premiere Galeria Museo Moderno y Contemporaneo. Teatro Principal, Puebla August 2 - October 28, 2014 August 11 & 13, 2014

An exciting collaborative exhibition conceived by Featuring music created by prisoners of war on all sides— contemporary artists emerging on the international during World War II, this program makes us deeply consider stage, Conversando Con Puebla works to enrich human what it means to be human. The program has been praised understanding across communities, and especially of those by the US State Department and human rights organizations. in Mexico. It was developed by conductor Dahlan Foah and his wife Honora and musicologist Dr. Francesco Lotto. The artists are: Alinah Azadeh, UK; Bachrun LoMele, USA; Veronica Herber, New Zealand; Alica Tibbs, Australia; Pablo Rasgado, Mexico; and Farrah Karapetian;USA.

SICArte Culture 2014 Legend of the Half Boy Sala Jose Luis Rodriguez Alconedo, a World Premiere Plaza de los Artistas, Puebla, And Green Chair Gallery UK. Teatro Principal, Puebla August 1 ‐ September 5, 2014 August 14, 2014

A juried exhibition of work by professional artists from around An original black box puppet theater production the world, SICArte 2014 will be both an online exhibition commissioned by SICA, the story is inspired by an ancient in a Virtual Gallery as well as a physical exhibition in the 2 folk myth about a boy who is born as only a half boy and Sala Jose Luis Rodriguez Alconedo in Puebla’s Plaza de los the adventure of his becoming whole, and how that affects Artistas of select works featured in the Virtual Gallery. the whole world around him. The program is created and directed by Erica Sapir, founding member of Puppeteers Without Borders.

Call for Proposals for an Outdoor Sculpture, An Angel of Peace, to be gifted to Puebla in 2014

This is a juried competition. One work will be selected. Sculpture artists in Subud throughout the world are invited to submit a proposal for an original sculpture representing an Angel of Peace that will be gifted to the City of Puebla during the time of the Subud World Congress in August 2014. This sculpture will permanently reside outside in a small park already dedicated to Peace that overlooks the city.

For more information go to: Email http://www.subud-sica.org or [email protected]

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for meals and care. The grounds have a space that is perfect for a vegetable and fruit garden and the center has a target population that will benefit enormously from our intervention. We have already planted five fruit trees and some vegetables and herbs in a November visit, but we have a very large area to cultivate still.

The Casa Cuna has a very large number of volunteers who help it to run. In November I worked with around 30 youth who in turn supervised and helped the little children to do the initial planting. We provide garden development and gardening education activities that older youth can do with small children to enhance all aspects of their education. We provide education that can be shared within Casa Cuna with each new group of children.

We also invite Subud members to bring picture books suitable for young children (without words or in Spanish) to help enrich the learning environment for the children.

For more information about Child’s Garden of Peace Giving Back to Puebla contact Illène Pevec, Email: achildsgardenofpeace@ Dr. Illène Pevec writes: This project is supported by gmail.com. SDUSA, GHFP, SDIA and the World Congress for WSA, others will continue supporting next year. We want to thank Illene for beginning this process and hope that many members will be able to see the fruits of A Child’s Garden of Peace has worked in four countries her and the Casa Cuna team’s efforts next August 2014. now, providing community gardens that can educate people – especially children – about the natural Find out more about what SICA, SESI and SYAI are environment, the benefits of gardening, growing your doing for the congress in the Our World section of own food and health. this newsletter.

Last year the World Congress planning committee approved a proposal from A Child’s Garden of Peace for an educational garden for children to be created in Puebla, Mexico, as a gift of thanks from Subud to the Be a Human Force Hero! broader community for hosting the congress in the city Feel like joining a team of heroes? Then come to in 2014. the Human Force camp in Puebla, Mexico from 26th July to 1st August this year – just before World Rasjidah Flores, a Puebla resident, identified a center Congress! to receive the garden. Seven days a week, Casa Cuna Foundation serves a lower economic group of children There you can help valiant Illène Pevec as she creates A Child’s Garden of Peace at a day care aged up to 5 years old so that parents who need to work centre for children whose parents cannot afford any outside of town or on night shifts have a safe place for other care for them, and the young local volunteers their children. Most children go home with their parents who help out there. For full information contact at the end of the day, but a small group stays overnight Solen Lees at [email protected]

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WORLD CONGRESS ENTERPRISES ORGANIZING TEAM (WCOT)

If you wish to contact the World Congress For enterprises wishing to show case or Organizing Team (WCOT) please write to: present their enterprises email [email protected] Rashad Pollard (SESI) & cc [email protected]

WORLD CONGRESS YOUTH FINANCIAL SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE

If you need help with hotels or have general questions If you want to go to congress but are not sure if you can regarding your stay in Mexico please contact Debbie afford it... we can help! email: [email protected] [email protected]

YOUTH SICA For information regarding IYTF, youth programs and If you want more information on SICA activities in YES Quest write to: Puebla go to: [email protected] www.subud-sica.org or Email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Bapak arriving at Heathrow airport, UK

01. Muhammad Subuh Foundation

The Foundation warmly welcomes Judy Gibb to the MSF team. Judy will be serving as secretary.

Judy’s interest in languages will surely benefit the Foundation. She studied in Paris for two years and later lived in Tokyo, Japan with her husband Darragh Giles (later Rukman). Rukman was one of the first Subud members opened by Bapak in Auckland in March, 1959.

It wasn’t until February, 1970, after the birth of her third (of four) children, that Judy experienced a wish to be opened, fortunately not long before Bapak made his last visit to New Zealand.

Judy says she has been interested in the work of the Muhammad Subuh Foundation for many years.

“My personal interest and involvement with MSF dates from the WSA meeting at Ascot when, together with Asmaniah Fraval, in our capacity as International Helpers, we were privileged to take part in some very special testing with the trustees of MSF. We felt very strongly the vital importance of MSF, as the ‘engine- room’ of the Subud organisation, an absolutely unforgettable experience. In subsequent years I have been privileged to visit a number of Subud centres, and to be present at several meetings around the world, and my respect for the trustees, and appreciation of the value of their work is profound. So, if there is any way in which I can assist the work of the Foundation, I am happy to do my best,”.

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02. SDIA

Rosanna Hille writes: Susila Dharma International has had a website for over 15 years now featuring the fabulous work of many Subud members around the world who work together to make life better for others in difficult circumstances. This work is challenging, complex and rewarding for all who participate. Our website is viewed by the public, including those who might want to support our activities, and shows one aspect of Subud members’ impact in the world.

Hopefully many of you have visited our website: www.susiladharma.org. We are specially proud of the new visual identity of Susila Dharma both online and in print. Thanks to the work of Latif Vogel (Australia) who designed our new logo and the begin. communication team of Mardiyah Miller and Suzanna Dayne (USA) who worked on the new look which gives a light and open feeling to convey the essence of Susila Dharma that reflects how we try and work in the name of Subud.

One of the main ways we bring you current information about Susila Dharma is through our SDIA eNews and articles in other Subud publications like the one you are reading now. We would like to expand our readership of the SDIA eNews. The SDIA eNews,which will come out 4 times in 2014, features news and events from the Susila Dharma Network such as recognition by others for our work, human interest stories from the projects, SD Nationals and the international Association, and our results.

Please take a look at past issues here http://www.susiladharma.org/newsroom and give us ideas on…. what would YOU like to read when it comes to Susila Dharma?

Thanks for your willingness to help us improve our communications! You can subscribe to the SDIA eNews at the bottom of each online issue, or drop us a line at [email protected] to sign up.

06. SPI A Volume of Bapak’s Video Talks is now available at Subudbooks.net . This edition of English translations has been commissioned as a stand-alone volume, containing talks given by Bapak that were also recorded on video. The translations have enabled the Spanish translation team to subtitle twelve video recordings made during Bapak’s visits to USA, Canada and UK between 1981 and 1986. The 12 talks in this volume were recorded in New York, Vancouver, Los Angeles and London. Five new DVDs of talks by Bapak and Ibu Siti Rahayu are also available on the website.

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03. SICA

Exhibit by Farrah Karapetian

Join the ‘Conversations with Puebla’ program and become a sponsor. There are a number of options that include your name or enterprise featured on venue banners and signage, acknowledgement in film, print and digital media, VIP invitations to opening receptions a behind-the-scenes preview, a private box at the Teatro Principal and more. Plus your logo can be seen by people from all over the world! Your sponsorship will help to cover costs of putting together the event and most important ensure that all the performances are free and open to the public.

For more information on how you can become a SICA sponsor go to Zay Lady Photographer: Bjorn Vaughn http://www.subud-sica.org or Email [email protected]

04. SESI

SESI is now planning World Congress activities. We hope to hold workshops and events that will bring together Subud business owners and experts to share experiences and to develop mutual support and collaboration. We are ...we can begin proposing that, at Congress, they consider establishing a form of Chamber to form expert of Commerce. We hope that, through this mechanism, we can begin to groups to help form expert groups to help establish enterprises specifically to finance our “ Association’s needs on all levels; to form other expert groups (of property establish enterprises developers and managers) who can provide technical assistance to better specifically support the financing and development of Subud properties; as well as other experts to support the development of more schools for members’ to finance our (and non-members’) children, retirement communities, and homes for the Association’s needs elderly, in collaboration with our Affiliates. on all levels”. We hope that these experts can also come together at Congress. We expect that Congress will address, also, the legal status of SESI and prospects for Any comments and suggestions developing a Subud Financial Institution/ World Bank. gratefully received to Rashad. Email [email protected].

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05. SYAI

Experience YES Quest in Mexico! “For me it’s simple, without attending the YES Quest there is no way I would have reached a point in my life where I am doing the creative work I love. I believe that the YES Quest is the ideal vehicle for helping us as Subud young people to get clear on who we are and to connect us with our inner resources to make it happen in our lives. Plus we have the added bonus of joining forces in helping to create an amazing World Congress at Mexico.” Roland Fraval SYAI rep

Yes Quest and SYAI are joining forces to offer young Subud people a fantastic opportunity to get clear on their life direction, meet other young people from around the world and use their skills and talents in creating a dynamic, youth friendly congress.

We want every young person in Subud to have the chance to attend if they choose.

In addition we have some wonderful funding available to support young people to be able to attend and the deadline for this is April 1st.

The YES Quest Mexico combines: a classic YES Quest experience (‘explore your true nature and potential and how you wish to bring it to life’) with the adventure of Congress (‘be part of a dynamic team of young people preparing creative and youth friendly activities for Congress’)

The Quest is in 3 parts: 1. Before Congress: Arrive July 26th and finish August 2nd. Stay at a youth hostel in Puebla. The program will focus on classic YES Quest activities + preparation of projects for Congress 2. During Congress: August 2 – 17th. Arrange own Congress registration, food and accommodation. The program will focus on carrying out the planned projects during Congress 3. After Congress: Arrive Aug 17th and depart Aug 21st. Stay at Usaha Ubadi Mulia The program will focus on an outdoor adventure + creating an action plan for the return home For more information go to: www.yesquest.org and download The cost is US$500 which will cover food, accommodation, adventure, the brochure or email info@ internal transport and Quest program (not including during Congress) yesquest.org for an application. As an add-on to this YES Quest we will also be training up some people from around the world as YES Quest facilitators. It is our intention that these trainees will be able to return home and provide shorter YES Quest experiences for youth from their region/country. 11 WORLD SUBUD ASSOCIATION Into Africa: IH Visit to Subud Nigeria “ An international helper cannot limit himself to his own nationality but must be able to embrace wherever he happens to be, including what is outside of his own country.” Bapak Muhammad Subuh, July, 1984, Jakarta, Indonesia

A substantial amount of the World Subud Association the great efforts of our Nigerian brothers and sisters who budget is spent on International Helper travel each make every effort to keep close to the latihan and each year. There are 18 International Helpers, 6 in each of other. the three Areas. They travel extensively throughout their Areas visiting groups and members in sometimes very In the five or so years prior to 2007, there had been little difficult conditions and situations. Their visits support contact between the groups; the national committee and the Subud latihan kejiwaan in the members and their helpers had been largely inactive and some of the local countries and are very much appreciated. groups found it difficult to meet. A National Congress was held in 2008, the first in eight years. Following this In November, Hassan Czwiertnia and Dorinda Johnson, there were three consecutive international helper visits Area II International Helpers visited Nigeria where there between 2007 - 2009 and another in 2011. The visit in are some 90 members in about eight groups. The IHs 2007 was instrumental in helping to strengthen Subud travelled to several towns and cities including Izi-Uzo, Nigeria. The international helpers were accompanied Umuahia, Lagos, Ijebu-Ode and Calabar. by Garrett Thomson, who was WSA Executive Chair, Lateef Dada-Bashua, the Zone Representive from Dorinda and Hassan write: Nigeria is the most populated Lagos, and Muchtar Martins as MSF Trustee. At this African country. One in five of all Africans are Nigerians. time approximately 20 people were opened, six new People are welcoming, friendly and generous. The sub- candidate helpers were tested, and meetings were held Saharan north and the tropical south of the country are in every group. very different. Presently, all the Subud groups are located in the south, though in the past there were groups in the For many members the IH visit helped to reinvigorate Muslim north. and strengthen Subud Nigeria.

Subud members in Nigeria face many challenges. “I cannot thank you (IHs) enough for sharing the grace Distances between members are not only great that perhaps only Bapak’s helpers can share the way but take hours even if people are in the same city. you did; in a very ordinary, joking, light and effective Distance, unsurfaced roads and traffic jams mean manner, and all of this in spite of, in the midst of physical that all members are in fact isolated. There is a good stress, inconvenience. May the Almighty continue to functioning committee helper group which keeps bless and enable you to continue to do this to His glory members in touch. When we visit there is a massive effort and progress of the Subud latihan. We really appreciate to make sure old and new members get to latihan and everything you did for us during your visit and look share some Subud life together. This is made possible forward to the future with renewed hope.” Lateef Dada- by financial support from countries in Europe, WSA and Bashua,Kejiwaan Councillpr for Subud Nigeria

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By Julia Hurd, Editor, Subud USA Newsletter

“What is that source? How it all Began it is the advice and talks from Bapak. Following Bapak’s World Tour in 1981 and reading ‘All The one who received the latihan of Mankind’, a book of Bapak’s talks resulting from the first was Bapak. The one who felt tour, Vernon got the idea of distributing these talks. He the latihan first was Bapak. ...this was already moderating an early computer ‘bulletin is why I recommend we should be board’ with dial-in modems and thought it would be great diligent in reading Bapak’s talks. if any member in the U.S. had free access to talks. He The talks do not change; they are wanted to give something back. Maria subscribed to all on the same topic. It is the one who reads the talks who Pewarta Kedjiwaan Subud (The Subud Reporter) journals changes – his or her understanding grows.” - Ibu Rahayu, in triplicate. They scanned the collection, which created 30 July 2013, 13 CDK 2 editable files, and began adding them to a private, subscription-based bulletin board. But when the talks Vernon Contessa had the vision to create a Subud Library were posted, there were constant technical glitches, over 30 years ago and has had the ability and enduring until eventually Vernon came to understand the time just dedication to maintain what became the Subud Library wasn’t right. By this time it was 1985 and although he had website. The inspiration and reason for the Library reflect to let go of this early ‘library’, the idea had taken root. Vernon’s belief in the importance of reading Bapak’s and Ibu’s talks. In 1993, he again thought to make “just a few” talks available online. An early internet with better technology “This is what the website is about; Bapak not only received was now available. This is when the library in its current and passed on the latihan to each of us, but in his talks form began. Ruslan Henderson (then Kenneth) from Subud he also received and passed on all of the supplemental Boston encouraged Vernon to create a Subud Boston information and guidance we would need on this spiritual website, which he did. This provided the opportunity path. It seems strange to me that some people are willing to post Bapak’s and Ibu’s talks online under a ‘Subud to accept the latihan, but either ignore or reject the other Library’ section, making the talks “a bit more official”. half of the gift, which is the advice and guidance that came He scanned a few talks from his personal library and with it.” He adds, “I had no idea it would grow to anything as transcribed (typed) other talks manually and added them. large and ambitious as it actually turned out to be.” Vernon Contessa Publicity had been almost completely by word of mouth. Little by little, members, many translators, and Subud Today it is a World Subud Association (WSA) website entities from everywhere including Subud Publications in twelve languages, having developed over the years International (SPI), began sending Vernon material. It through cooperation with many members, translators and wasn’t necessary to ask for participation as members various entities. It now functions with the WSA translations spontaneously volunteered and even offered financial team headed by Elisa Sanchez-Caballero and the WSA support. The library continually grew under the umbrella Archives. It hosts the largest database of members of the Boston site and around 2000 the Subud Library worldwide, with approximately 5,000 subscribers. became a separate site.

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Marini Gil Aneiros and Faith Hudson in Cuba. Faith is from Canada and visited Cuba in March. She brought some pharmacy products, a number of talks and a small amount of cash for the new group. The Library Today Vernon emphasizes that in working with this material there is no choice but to do the best job he can; there is no cutting corners. “You can’t do it quick and dirty, you have to do it right. It’s really important that people have a good experience.” There are now 12 languages and everything, including website information and correspondence, is in each language to make the user experience as good as possible. “It is somewhat like maintaining twelve websites, one for each language,” Vernon says.

Vernon clarifies that he is not a web developer or The archives in Wisma Subud, Jakarta, Indonesia webmaster and that the Subud Library site is basic and simple. In 2006 the Subud Library became officially Missing Talks registered to the World Subud Association. In 2008 A number of original audio recordings of Ibu Rahayu’s the site was re-designed and more storage space was talks are missing and the WSA Archives Team would be added to allow room for additional audio and video very interested to hear from anyone who may have them. talks. The audio talks are cross-referenced; so a member The talks date from 1981-1999 and were given in the USA, may listen and read at the same time. Google-like word Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Austria, and phrase searches are available, enabling readers to Spain, France, Switzerland and the UK. identify talks on particular topics. The original recordings are being processed and restored We are deeply grateful to Vernon for his vision and for members today and for future generations. Maintaining unfathomable volunteer service over so many years and these original recordings also means that our Subud to his wife, Maria, for her everlasting support. And Vernon Archives will be respected as a professional and accurate wishes to acknowledge the hard work and dedication account of Bapak and Ibu Siti Rahayu’s gifts to all of us. It of the many translators through the years and express is the proof and evidence of Subud in the world. his appreciation. Vernon’s approach to and his general understanding of the library project means that he has Contact Farlan Williams, WSA Archives Centre for full list always kept a low profile in order to accomplish the of missing audio recordings at: [email protected]. work. As he constantly asserts, “it is about the library, not about me”. Thank you in advance for your help Armand Bisson, If you would like to join the library go to WSA Archives Co-ordinator www.subudlibrary.net and register. [email protected]

WSA Chair: back on the road again

In his final year in this role, Luqman Penseney is travelling again. In December and January he visited many groups in Subud Britain and moved on to Subud Netherlands where they enjoyed his visit saying that: ‘he brought wonderful, positive energy and enthusiasm. Even though we made him visit three groups in 48 hours’

His visit to Spanish groups, Madrid and Orgiva proved to be ‘a wonderful awakening’.

Luqman is pleased to be able to visit groups in Africa and he plans to visit new members in Malawi, moving on to RD Congo and South Africa and before returning home to Vancouver via the UK in early March, fitting in a visit to the SD Europe meeting in Portugal.

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Marini Gil Aneiros and Faith Hudson in Cuba. Faith is from Canada and visited Cuba in March. She brought some pharmacy products, a number of talks and a small amount of cash for the new group. Chairperson Barbara Thomas writes: We are still a few months from occupancy awaiting completion of geothermal, HVAC, inside finishing, electricity, doors, Movin’ water connection, sidewalks, deck, and landscaping. But, the joy of having the building there beckoning us is immeasurable. on up : Bottom line, we need to raise $200,000 more--but just in the last few weeks have raised $50,000. So, there is Subud NO chance we won’t complete it and be able to host a work camp of Subud youth for planting in the spring and a Subud East Coast gathering in the fall. Probably this Washington summer will be the Grand Opening. All are invited. As you may know, the Subud USA office will operate from the new Center (and presently operates from the DC Centre rented house next door). We invite all other Subud groups national and international to consider it as their new home as well. Our vision is to build it for all of Subud--not just a few locals. We hope it will grow into its potential with love and guidance. The welcome mat is out!!

If you’d like more details on this exciting project and to find out how you can contribute contact me at: [email protected] and view the latest developments: http://youtu.be/0mDSWuwqVH8 We invite all other “Subud groups national and international to consider it as their new home as well. Our vision is to build it for all of Subud--not just a few locals. We hope it will grow into its potential with love and guidance. The welcome mat is out!!

15 WORLD SUBUD ASSOCIATION As a child and as a celebrated actress, Kadarijah was known as Kadarijah Jean Harvey. Her parents were co- founders of the Birmingham Subud group, and after a few months she noticed a difference in them. So Gardiner she asked to be opened at Coombe Springs, and was present with them at the first Subud World Congress in Memorial 1959. Bapak first gave her the name Riva, but from 1969 on she began to have Fund experiences about Islam, and, after she had entered Islam in ceremony in England, Bapak dictated a letter to her saying “the name Kadarijah is the right one for you, and Kadarijah means that you have been blessed by the One and only God to receive His guidance and direction”. (Later Bapak sometimes referred to her in English as “Bapak’s filem starr.”)

In 1981 when we were in Zimbabwe, we were asked by Hameed Francis, At the Subud World Congress in as ISC Chairman, to accompany Amanecer, Colombia in 1993, she Rachmaniyah Bowden on a visit to the was appointed as Chairlady of DR Congo. Characteristically, when SICA, the Subud International we arrived in a walled compound with Cultural Association. Her response over 120 people waiting, Kadarijah was “Let’s have lots of fun together.” shook hands with every single one. She was not only an actress, but was devoted to literature and music, and The experience of working with late in life became an accomplished her on this trip led Rachmaniyah amateur jeweller. to recommend that Kadarijah The Kadarijah Gardiner become an International Helper. The Alas, soon afterwards she was Memorial Fund will be used resulting ten year stint was her most diagnosed with cancer and she had to support a joint project, still important contribution to Subud, and to resign to do battle with it. She did to be determined, of Susila was the longest anyone had ever this without drugs, chemotherapy or Dharma International and accomplished. She was a member surgery, and one of her great wishes Subud International Cultural of three different International Subud was to tell her story of how she kept it Association. Councils. The “Zone 2” covered by at bay for nearly 20 years. Three years the team of six spread across Africa, ago a senior oncologist said: “If you Donations can be made to: Europe and Israel, and she was a had taken my advice 17 years ago you SD Britain DONATE pioneer in taking the latihan to Poland, would not be talking to me now.” Ukraine and Russia. Cheques can be sent to On 19th November we received a SDB Treasurer Ridwan Treacher, In an account dictated at the hospice message from Muti Lee on behalf of Flat 2 Lindores House, Lindores a week before she died, she said: Ibu Rahayu and family “We cannot Road, Holyport, Maidenhead, thank you enough for all she has done Berks SL6 2LU “After a huge opening in Ukraine - for Subud.” with about 70 people - when I was SDIA accompanied by Istafiah Is’harc and Our prayers are with her. May her soul http://www.susiladharma.org/~susil853/gifts SICA http:// Emmanuel Aronie, an older woman be blessed with God’s Grace and came up to me with tears pouring down Guide her through the journey she has www.subud-sica.org her face and said ‘I’ve waited 55 years just begun. for this, but don’t forget that God was not allowed during the Communist time’. That made all our travails worth it.” 16 WORLD SUBUD ASSOCIATION Calendar 2014

APRIL 2014 8 – 10 12 - 13

Subud Ireland National Subud Portugal Congress National Congress

11-14 WORLD LATIHAN Easter Kejiwaan Gathering at the Kippure Estate in the Dublin Mountains, Ireland. Everyone welcome, including visitors from abroad. MARCH 1 11:00 (London) Details from [email protected] 12:00 (Los Angeles) 12:00 (Paris) 14:00 (Mexico City) 17:00 (Jakarta) 15:00 (New York/Bogota) 20:00 (Sydney) 17:00 (Santiago de Chile) 22:00 (New Zealand) MAY 2014 20:00 (GMT) 20:00 (London) MAY 31 21:00 (Paris) 13:00 (Los Angeles) APRIL APRIL 15:00 (Bogota/Mexico City) 30 - 4 30 - 4 MARCH 2 16:00 (New York/Santiago 03:00 (Jakarta) de Chile) Zone 3 Council Meeting in Subud Germany National Jaramuza, Spain Congress 07:00 (Sydney) 20:00 (GMT) 09:00 (New Zealand) 21:00 (London) For more information contact: For more information contact: 22:00 (Paris) Paloma de la Vina, Zone 3 Rep. [email protected] MAY 4 at: [email protected] 03:00 (Los Angeles) 1 June 05:00 (Bogota/Mexico City) 03:00 (Jakarta) 06:00 (New York/Santiago 06:00 (Sydney) de Chile) 08:00 (New Zealand) MAY 2014 10:00 (GMT)

22- 26 30 – 1 JUNE

Subud USA National Subud Norway AGM Congress, Pittsburgh. PA

Luqman Penseney, Chair, Canada Executive Vice Chair, Maya Korzybska, Indonesia WSA TEAM Elias Dumit, Deputy Chair, Brazil Treasurer, Hammond Peek, New Zealand Executive Chair, Maxwell Fraval, Australia Secretary, Silvana Caradoc Evans, Australia

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