Publisher's Synopsis
""About Subud"" is a comprehensive guide to the spiritual movement known as Subud, written by Erling F. Week. The book provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and practices of Subud, as well as personal accounts from members of the movement. Week explores the origins of Subud, tracing its roots to Indonesia in the 1920s, and describes how the movement has spread to other parts of the world. He also delves into the core beliefs of Subud, which center around the idea of surrendering to a higher power and allowing it to guide one's life. The book includes detailed explanations of the practices and rituals of Subud, such as the latihan, or spiritual exercise, and the role of the helper in guiding members through their spiritual journey. Throughout the book, Week emphasizes the importance of personal experience and individual interpretation in Subud, and encourages readers to explore the movement for themselves. ""About Subud"" is an accessible and informative introduction to this unique and intriguing spiritual path.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.