Shoko Asahara


 

Shoko Asahara (麻原 彰晃 Asahara Shōkō) (born March 2, 1955) is the founder and former guru of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo (now known as Aleph), convicted of masterminding the 1995 Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway as well as several other crimes. He was sentenced to death. As of September 2005, the sentence has not been carried out, pending an appeal.

Related Topics:
March 2 - 1955 - Guru - Cult - Aum Shinrikyo - Aleph - 1995 - Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway

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Introduction
Early years
Relentless religious search
Birth of Aum Shinrikyo
Aum Shinrikyo: the Doctrine
Tokyo subway gas incident, accusations and trial
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