The Spiritual Path of Subud
The Subud experience is completely individual and is often connected to one's religious background or belief system.
As such, members who are followers of theistic religions tend to experience the latihan as worship of God while others may understand and explain their experience in different ways. Some who come to Subud do not follow a particular faith or religion. Far from being a hindrance to inclusiveness and acceptance of other belief systems, Subud members generally embrace this diversity and see it as confirmation that all can live together in harmony.
While it is often said that there is no teaching or dogma in Subud, there is a large amount of Subud literature available to members consisting of talks given by the founder, and in more recent years by his daughter. These talks explain the practice of the latihan as worship of God based on surrender to the will of God. They are not considered to be teachings but rather clarifications, explanations and guidance regarding the spiritual path of Subud. Many books have been written by Subud members concerning their individual experiences and how following this spiritual path has affected and assisted them in their lives.
The benefits of Subud are found in the work that it carries out. Susila Dharma, the charitable arm of the association, has developed and assisted humanitarian projects throughout the world. It associates with NGOs and sits at the table with international agencies supporting and guiding compassionate causes. As well as its social and humanitarian initiatives, Subud supports cultural expression, enterprise development and youth activities.
The Subud experience is completely individual and is often connected to one's religious background or belief system.
As such, members who are followers of theistic religions tend to experience the latihan as worship of God while others may understand and explain their experience in different ways. Some who come to Subud do not follow a particular faith or religion. Far from being a hindrance to inclusiveness and acceptance of other belief systems, Subud members generally embrace this diversity and see it as confirmation that all can live together in harmony.
While it is often said that there is no teaching or dogma in Subud, there is a large amount of Subud literature available to members consisting of talks given by the founder, and in more recent years by his daughter. These talks explain the practice of the latihan as worship of God based on surrender to the will of God. They are not considered to be teachings but rather clarifications, explanations and guidance regarding the spiritual path of Subud. Many books have been written by Subud members concerning their individual experiences and how following this spiritual path has affected and assisted them in their lives.
The benefits of Subud are found in the work that it carries out. Susila Dharma, the charitable arm of the association, has developed and assisted humanitarian projects throughout the world. It associates with NGOs and sits at the table with international agencies supporting and guiding compassionate causes. As well as its social and humanitarian initiatives, Subud supports cultural expression, enterprise development and youth activities.
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Subud is an international spiritual movement that began in Indonesia in the 1920s. Subud is open to people of all walks of life, faiths and cultures. Subud Canada is the national organization that assists its members to function as a community and to maintain a connection with the other member countries of the World Subud Association.
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Subud est un mouvement spirituel international qui a pris naissance en Indonésie dans les années vingt. Subud est ouvert aux personnes de tous horizons, croyances et cultures. Subud Canada est l'organisation nationale mise sur pied pour permettre à ses membres de se regrouper en tant que communauté et rester en contact avec les autres pays membres du World Subud Association.
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