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group evolved into Aum Shinrikyo. Matsumoto also changed his name to Shoko Asahara. Asahara claimed he was the leader of a combination of Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. On 20 March 1995, Aum Shinrikyo conducted their most publicized attack in Tokyo, Japan. Five members of the cult released sarin gas on various subways that converged in central Tokyo. The attack killed 13 commuters, injured 54 other, and affected as many as 6,000. Japanese Police raided many of Aum Shinrikyo’s compounds

classes (Hudson, 1999:140, 142). All belonged to Aum Shinrikyo, a cult fuelled by the beliefs of an inevitable apocalypse and that salvation could be provided through membership in the cult. Under the control of a partially blind guru, Shoko Asahara, cult members willingly cut all ties with their families and friends, leaving a normal life for one of little sleep, intense spiritual training, and meager meals. This paper details the spiritual beliefs of the Aum and the daily routines of its followers, including

AUM SHINRIKYO AND THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE 1995 TOKYO SUBWAY SARIN ATTACKS SSG JENNIFER A. BALLARD CBRN SLC CLASS 03-13 SGL: SFC MACRI   Abstract This paper will explore research results done through the internet and through published books on the background of the cult group Aum Shinrikyo, now known as the group Aleph, and several other Sarin gas attacks, to include the terrorist attack on the Tokyo subway on 20 March 1995. There is a lot of speculation and questions surrounding this cult group

In 1994, the Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese cult delivered a chemical attack on civilians in suburb of Matsumoto, Japan. This attack killed seven people and injured 150. This attack, as estimated by U.S. chemical warfare experts, was a practice run for a more serious attack. They were unfortunately right. A year later, the group set another attack that was much more serious. (Wright 1999) This attack used liquid Sarin that was housed in innocuous looking packages (Wright 1999) They were then to board

This is a likely headline from the day Aum Shinrikyo launched a successful chemical weapon attack on the subway system in Tokyo. In this paper, it going to show the full extent of the threat they pose to the world. It will also talk about how CBRN agent used by them is still a threat to US by current terrorist groups in the world. The threat of CBRN weapons are never going way and in future will become worse with the advancement in technologies. Aum Shinrikyo was a large threat, and the

Subway System by Aum Shinrikyo exposed the need of improving the Japanese Intelligence database, emergency management and training for emergency services. On March 20, 1995 at approximately 0600 hours, members of the Aum Shinrikyo religious group launched one of the most deadly attacks Japanese citizens had seen since WWII. The attacks were conducted by members of the Aum Shinrikyo religious group lead by Shoko Asahara, who was the founder of the religious group. The members of Aum Shinrikyo were

mantra that one repeats. By practicing constantly, the inherent power of the mantra may be awakened, which may fill one’s own existence with the divinity of the mantra. What is Mantra? A Mantra is that which liberates or protects the mind. “Mananaat trayate iti mantrah” Mananaat-bondage of the mind, trayate-freed or liberated, iti-through or thus mantraha- the force of vibration. . A mantra may help to drive out the thoughts and worries. A mantra has strength and energy. When these are present

names of the Sun God. The three Rig Vedic hymns are used in the 12 mantras (one-quarter of the hymn used with each of these 12 names). The chanting of AUM mantra activates stomach, heart, brain and the overall body/mind, thus creating vibrations in the associated chakras. Digestion, respiratory and sensory activities go thru the powerful lens of AUM turning intellect and memory into sharp and powerful tools. The root alphabets of the Bija Mantra or Bija akshara are: ‘h’ –Heart is the source of its

Chemical attacks conducted by Aum Shinrikyo in 1995 and the Iraqi government against the Kurdish people in the late 1980s have not had a significant impact on counterterrorism preparedness against chemical weapons in the United States. Even though Aum Shinrikyo had a level of expertise with chemical agents and the ability to produce them, it was proven that attacks of this nature are easy to carry out but difficult to gain the desired effect from. Initially, Aum thought their attack would kill

Aum Shinrikyo Introduction Aum Shinrikyo is a Japanese doomsday cult founded in 1984 by Shoko Asahara, it is also known by the names Aum and Aleph. This group is listed as a terrorist group even though they have been involved in only a small amount of terrorist actions, what makes them such an interesting case study is their doctrines and motivating factors as well as their history of planned assassinations and status as a cult. A very powerful form of terrorism is those routed with religion, the