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Subud (pronounced ) is an international, interfaith spiritual movement that began in Indonesia in the 1920s, founded by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo (1901–1987). [note 1] 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."
There are now Subud groups in over 70 countries, with a worldwide membership of about 10,000. In the late 1950s, British academic John G. Bennett came under Pak Subuh's influence and funded his career, believing Pak Subuh to be a messiah. [2] By 1960, once interest in Subud had faded, Bennett had left Subud and became a Catholic. [2]
"Seven Circle" symbol of Subud. Susila Budhi Dharma is a book written by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo, the founder of the World Subud Association, in the city of Jogjakarta, Indonesia, in 1952. Its name corresponds to the three main qualities that are to be developed through the training in the Subud path.
About twice a week, Subud members go to a local center to participate in a group latihan, men and women separately. [5] The experience takes place in a room or a hall with open space. After a period of sitting quietly, a ' helper ' typically asks the members to stand and relax, and then announces the start of the exercise.
Subud is sometimes described as "non-denominational", a curious term which usually refers to religious denominations within Christianity. "Non-sectarian" would probably be most accurate, as within Subud the mixing of religious groups goes hand in hand with the mingling of different ethnic groups from around the world.
From 1957 he was chairman of the World Subud Association for 25 years. From 1960 to 1965 he was Asian director of the International Press Institute, an organization of editors devoted to promoting the freedom of the press.
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