The Ten Aims of Subud

The Subud Association has ten aims expressive of its intention to foster the development of Subud and the well-being of humanity in general.

The ten aims of Subud are to:
1. Facilitate the members' worship of God through the latihan, and provide for the needs of Subud members.
2. Preserve the practice of the latihan so that it will remain available to people everywhere in the form in which it was originally practised under the guidance of Bapak.
3. Protect the good reputation of Subud, and make available information concerning the latihan.
4. Encourage peace, harmony and understanding between peoples.
5. Provide educational and other facilities for the development of the full potential of human beings.
6. Relieve poverty and deprivation.
7. Encourage the development of a healthy and harmonious inner and outer environment for the well-being of humankind.
8. Encourage cultural activities and the values that enliven the human spirit.
9. Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, which enables people to improve their lives.
10. Make available information concerning the Subud latihan.