Aumism is a minor religious sect founded in 1969 by Gilbert Bourdin (1923–1998). 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, most prominently Hinduism. Its name derives from the mystical "aum" sound used in Hindu meditation, which is said to be the sound that gave birth to all other sounds. There is debate about whether Bourdin's founding of the Ashram (Holy City) of Mandarom in 1969 marked the beginning of the Aumist movement.
Aumism is founded upon five "truths":
Death is nothing but a change of state
Suffering arises from the fear of moving forward
Pain makes one take "giant steps towards God"
Evolution is a law which dictates that every being must have the attainment of a higher level as its purpose
Final truth on "the ultimate goal to be reached".The Aumists believe that the Earth is itself a living being, and that every animal is connected to a group soul. Aumists are told not to cause animals to suffer. They also believe in several "ages" of time, like the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Copper age. Aumists also reject modern technologies.
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Some of their strengths
Gilbert Bourdin has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Imaginative, Creative, Loyal, Intense, Passionate, and Charming.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Gilbert Bourdin is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Gilbert Bourdin well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Gilbert Bourdin as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Gilbert Bourdin is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Gilbert Bourdin tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Gilbert Bourdin's challenges
While Gilbert Bourdin has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Gilbert Bourdin can be Stubborn, Emotional, Standoffish, Complicated, Brusque, Hypocritical, and Self-centered.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Gilbert Bourdin's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Possessive and Stubborn
Gilbert Bourdin is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Gilbert Bourdin also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
