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