Subud (Susila Budhi Dharma)
Indonesian-derived spiritual movement founded by Muhammad Subuh ('Pak Subuh', 1947). Distinctive 'latihan' practice — group spontaneous spiritual exercise. Low-moderate control with strong family-cultural integration.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Indonesian-derived spiritual movement; voluntary practice, low-moderate control.
Profile facts
In context
Subud teaches a distinctive 'latihan kejiwaan' — half-hour group sessions of spontaneous physical and emotional spiritual practice. Members ('subudians') are 'opened' by an authorised helper. The movement is structured by national and regional bodies but daily-life regulation is light. Pak Subuh died in 1987; succession is via the World Subud Association.
Key control doctrines
- Latihan kejiwaan as core practice
- Pak Subuh's interpretive lineage
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Timeline
- 1925Pak Subuh's first revelations
- 1947Subud formally established
- 1987Pak Subuh dies
Sources
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