1) New religious movement 
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 me...