Subud Chelsea Center

USA / New Jersey / West New York / West 29th Street, 230
 temple, cultural center / centre

1-story meditation center completed in 1904. Designed by XXXX, it is clad in white stone panels (previously bare concrete) with the street level painted blue and topped by a gold band. There are no windows whatsoever. There are two recessed sets of entrances, one at each end, both with two blue metal doors. A bronze medallion is mounted at the center of the facade.

Subud is an international, interfaith spiritual movement that began in Indonesia in the 1920s, founded by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo. The basis of Subud is a spiritual exercise called the latihan kejiwaan, which Muhammad Subuh said represents guidance from "the Power of God" or "the Great Life Force."
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Coordinates:   40°44'53"N   73°59'39"W
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