SubudBooks

Subud Publications International

– New English translation with Indonesian text

Some of the topics covered are:
Why it would be wrong to try to create a system in Subud. Why the power of hatred is such a strong force. Explanation of the seven levels within each of the low forces. Facing death. The effect of opium. The significance of fasting. How you can know when your soul is being repaired. The three conditions within us. How you can receive the closeness of God’s grace in you.
The symbolism of the Subud symbol. Why the material, plant, animal and physical human forces are within the sphere of our desires, heart and thinking. How we can find the rohani spirit. What is meant by reincarnation. A user’s manual for your life. How the prophets received God’s gift. How Jesus was able to solve all the difficulties that human beings suffered. Your soul came before your outward form.
Comparing a soul to a sound. How it will be if you are not yet acquainted with your soul when it is time for you to die. The four kinds of desires and how you will be able to be free of them. How the messengers received revelations from God in ancient times. How God guides you.
What is the use of being made helpers if you do not act as helpers? What disturbs the education and direction of God. What is needed for the language of your soul. Why Subud belongs to humanity. Concerning the desire to be right; the passion of laziness; the passion that wants all kinds of things; and the passion that accepts everything.
What is meant by the eyes of the soul. The meaning, principles and aim of Subud and its name. Why Subud members, who are of many different religions, find themselves in harmony. How in Subud everything is verified on the basis of our individuality. ‘Being dead while still living’.
The experience of people who heard Bapak’s talk before they were opened. The reason why Bapak always declines to give talks to the public. There are no secrets in Subud. How people have forgotten something they brought with them. Why many who are very rich and very clever suffer in their lives. Concerning members who leave Subud. The way human beings can get help from God. How you can make your life truly happy both in this world and after you have died.
(New English translation with Indonesian text).