Aumism

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Aumism is a minor religious sect founded in 1969 by Gilbert Bourdin (1924-1998). Centered on the holy city of Mandarom, near Castellane in the French Alps, it has approximately 400 members, down from 1200 at its peak. It is a synthesis of a number of religions, notably buddhism. Its name derives from the mystical aum sound used in Hindu meditation.