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Origins, Objectives and Doctrines. Nichelle Wiley. 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. Origins.
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Origins, Objectives and Doctrines Nichelle Wiley
Leader Asahara Shoko established AumShinrokyo 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 Origins
Original goal: Refrain from evil • Rid the world of “bad karma” • Overthrow Japanese government Objectives
Practices based on Buddhism, Hinduism and yoga mentalities • Book of Revelations Doctrines
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 Conclusion