Who discovered the Latihan meditation technique?
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"True meditation often arises unexpectedly, revealing the profound silence within us through spontaneous movements of the body."
According to Osho, the Latihan meditation was discovered by Bapak Subud, a Muslim in Indonesia. It arose spontaneously while he was chopping wood—his body moved in uncontrolled gestures, then he fell into profound silence. He later shared it with friends, and the practice briefly became a worldwide movement despite its accidental, non-traditional origins.
It was first discovered by Bapak Subud in Indonesia when it suddenly happened to him while he was chopping wood.
Why this matters practically
- Shows awakening can arise in ordinary moments, not just through formal seeking.
- Encourages trusting spontaneous, authentic movement and inner energy.
- Invites experimentation beyond rigid traditions to find what genuinely works.
- Encourages trusting spontaneous, authentic movement and inner energy.
- Invites experimentation beyond rigid traditions to find what genuinely works.
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