Subud and the Javanese mystical tradition /
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| Author / Creator: | Geels, Antoon. |
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| Imprint: | Surrey : Curzon, 1997. |
| Description: | 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Nordic Institute of Asian Studies monograph series no. 76 |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2718223 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction. Aim and Method of the Study. What Is Mysticism? Religion in Indonesia - A Historical Overview
- 2. Pre-Islamic Literature. Basic Themes in Popular Literature. Basic Themes in Hindu-Buddhist Literature
- 3. Islamic Literature. Javanese Sufism. North Sumatran Sufism
- 4. The Renaissance Period. Serat Wirid. Serat Cabolek. Serat Centhini and Other Suluk Texts. Paramajoga. Wedhatama. Conclusions
- 5. Javanese Religion. The Tripartite Distinction of Javanese Religion. Main Elements of Javanese Religion
- 6. The Rise of Mystical Movements. Growth and Responses to the Aliran Kebatinan. Basic Doctrines and Practices
- 7. Three Mystical Movements. Sumarah. Sapta Darma. Pangestu
- 8. Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo and the Early History of Subud. The Life of Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo. The Spread of Subud in the World
- 9. Basic Concepts in Subud. God and Creation. The Concept of Man. The Return to Original Uity
- 10. The Subud Spiritual Exercise. Latihan as Purification. Experiences during Latihan. Latihan and Artistic Creativity. Latihan and Mental Health
- 11. Becoming a Subud Member. The Role of Helpers. Probation Period. 'Opening' or Initiation. Bapak's View on Himself. Subud and World Religion. Subud Enterprises
- 12. Subud's Roots in Javanese Mysticism. The Biography of Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo. Basic Concepts in Subud. The Return to Original Unity
- 13. A Psychological Commentary on the Latihan. Self-Surrender and Catharsis. Religious Experiences of Bapak and Subud Members.