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Subud

Syllabification: (Su·bud)
Pronunciation: /so͝oˈbo͞od/

Definition of Subud
  • a movement, founded in 1947 and led by the Javanese mystic Pak Muhammad Subuh, based on a system of exercises by which the individual seeks to approach a state of perfection through divine power.

Origin:

contraction of Javanese susila budhi dharma, from Sanskrit suśīla 'good disposition' + buddhi 'understanding' + dharma 'religious duty'

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