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 toward a religion suited to them, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism.
The Japanese Journal of Religious Studies is a biannual open access journal of research on religion in Japan. It was established in 1960 as Contemporary Religions in Japan by the …
Christian Stephen Smith (born 1960) is an American sociologist who was formerly the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Smith's research f…
The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) is an American think tank that promotes its views among mainline Protestant churches, as well as advocating for its conservative valu…
Keith Ward (born 1938) is an English philosopher and theologian. He is a fellow of the British Academy and a priest of the Church of England. He was a canon of Christ Church, Oxf…
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and scienc…
Religion Unplugged is a non-profit news organization covering "religion in public life and in people's lives." It was founded in 2019.
Religion Unplugged is a member of the Instit…