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.