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Subud (pronounced [ˈsʊbʊd]) is an international and interfaith spiritual movement that originated in Indonesia in the 1920s. It was founded by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo (1901–1987). The central practice of Subud is a spiritual exercise known as the latihan kejiwaan, which Muhammad Subuh described as receiving guidance from "the Power of God" or "the Great Life Force."
Subuh stated that Subud was neither a new teaching nor a religion. He suggested that, through the latihan, members could be guided towards a religion suited to them, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism. While adherence to a religion may provide discipline that supports inner development, it is not considered a requirement for participation in Subud or the latihan.
As of 2023, Subud has groups in about 83 countries and an estimated worldwide membership of 10,000.
The name "Subud" is an acronym derived from three Javanese words: Susila Budhi Dharma. These, in turn, originate from Sanskrit terms: suśīla (good-tempered), buddhi, and dharma.
The original Sanskrit terms are generally defined as follows:
Pak Subuh provided different interpretations of these terms:
According to accounts given by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo in talks to Subud members, in 1925 he had an unexpected experience while taking a late-night walk. He described being enveloped in a brilliant light and seeing what appeared to be the sun descending onto his body. Believing he was experiencing a heart attack, he went home, lay down, and prepared to die, surrendering himself to God.
Instead of dying, he reported that he was moved from within to stand up and perform movements resembling his Muslim prayer routine. He stated that these movements were not initiated by his own will but were guided by what he interpreted as the power of God. Similar experiences reportedly continued for several hours each night over a period of about 1,000 days. During this time he said he slept little but was still able to work full-time, while also receiving what he described as an "inner teaching" through which he spontaneously gained understanding of various matters.
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Subud
Subud (pronounced [ˈsʊbʊd]) is an international and interfaith spiritual movement that originated in Indonesia in the 1920s. It was founded by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo (1901–1987). The central practice of Subud is a spiritual exercise known as the latihan kejiwaan, which Muhammad Subuh described as receiving guidance from "the Power of God" or "the Great Life Force."
Subuh stated that Subud was neither a new teaching nor a religion. He suggested that, through the latihan, members could be guided towards a religion suited to them, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism. While adherence to a religion may provide discipline that supports inner development, it is not considered a requirement for participation in Subud or the latihan.
As of 2023, Subud has groups in about 83 countries and an estimated worldwide membership of 10,000.
The name "Subud" is an acronym derived from three Javanese words: Susila Budhi Dharma. These, in turn, originate from Sanskrit terms: suśīla (good-tempered), buddhi, and dharma.
The original Sanskrit terms are generally defined as follows:
Pak Subuh provided different interpretations of these terms:
According to accounts given by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo in talks to Subud members, in 1925 he had an unexpected experience while taking a late-night walk. He described being enveloped in a brilliant light and seeing what appeared to be the sun descending onto his body. Believing he was experiencing a heart attack, he went home, lay down, and prepared to die, surrendering himself to God.
Instead of dying, he reported that he was moved from within to stand up and perform movements resembling his Muslim prayer routine. He stated that these movements were not initiated by his own will but were guided by what he interpreted as the power of God. Similar experiences reportedly continued for several hours each night over a period of about 1,000 days. During this time he said he slept little but was still able to work full-time, while also receiving what he described as an "inner teaching" through which he spontaneously gained understanding of various matters.