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Origins, Objectives and DoctrinesNichelle Wiley
Origins
• Leader Asahara Shoko established Aum Shinrokyo in 1987 and was approved as a religious organization in Japan in 1989
• Asahara Shoko went through “spiritual enlightment”
• Built shelters to prepare for the end of the world
Objectives
• Original goal: Refrain from evil
• Rid the world of “bad karma”
• Overthrow Japanese government
Doctrines
• Practices based on Buddhism, Hinduism and yoga mentalities
• Book of Revelations
Conclusion
• Aum Sinrikyo based on religious teachings and self made ideals
• Wanted to change the Japanese government
• After sarin gas attacks, many members left
• Asahara Shoko was arrested and sentenced to death
• New Aum (Aleph) was created by Fumihiro Joyu