by Roberta Hoffman | Dec 13, 2025 | News
The Two Swords, Part 2 by Benedict Herrman The Being vanished, the light in my room returned to normal, and as I glanced at my clock again, I blinked in disbelief — 2:13 AM. Not a minute had passed. I stayed home the next morning claiming recovery time from the party...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Dec 6, 2025 | News
The Two Swords, Part 1 by Benedict Herrman The following is a full and accurate account of how the gift of two unusual swords from a mysterious Being completely changed my life and made me who I am today. First, however, let me tell you who I was. Years ago, I started...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 29, 2025 | News
Gastronomical Musings from Subud Cooks Assembled by Fayra Teeters Here is yet another edition of mouth-watering recipes often imbibed at Subud Gatherings – enjoy! Zucuhini Bread Leana McClellan often brings this amazing treat to Portland Subud monthly meetings: This...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 15, 2025 | News
In Praise of the Artist By Benedict Herrman Full disclosure: This is an unabashed love letter about my wife, Aminah. Her creations throughout the years have been remarkable (see some samples, below) and there is one aspect of her work that I find particularly...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 8, 2025 | News
Michael Cooke Memorial Assembled by Fayra Teeters Tribute by Elna Cooke Our beloved Michael died on Thursday evening, October 2nd in Culver City. He took his last breath in peace surrounded by his family. We are saddened to lose him, but find solace knowing he is no...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 1, 2025 | News
The Nature of Change By Benedict Herrman It occurs to me, as it does from time to time, that nothing is permanent, much as we might like it otherwise. The handle of your favorite coffee cup suddenly breaks off, and the vessel smashes. The friend you had for years...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 25, 2025 | News
Notes from Emmanuel Aronie to an Inquiry About Subud and Ukraine The practice of Subud is the Latihan – a 30-minute exercise or training in which each person present surrenders to the power of God, without the trappings of religion, God as each person...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 18, 2025 | News
Two San Francisco Artists Featured in San Francisco Open Studios this weekend, October 18-19, 2025 By Jim O’Halloran Aisjah Hopkins Exhibiting at 2025 San Francisco Open Studios Longtime Subud member and Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Aisjah Hopkins will be...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 11, 2025 | News
The Bradner Gardens concert this year featured the Jim O’Halloran Quartet: Brian Monroney, guitar Kelsey Mines, bassJacques Willis, drumsJim O'Halloran, flutes This was an enjoyable concert because everyone played exceptionally well! All the players came to our one...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 4, 2025 | News
My First Helper Experience by Benedict Herrman Quite a number of years ago when I had just become a newly minted helper in Los Angeles (still waiting for the card to arrive, as I recall) a brother pulled me aside after latihan and with a troubled look on his face,...
