Two things no Buddhist should ever do. I'll bet they were with Aum Shinrikyo, a weird Japanese Buddhist cult that mixes a number of traditions together.
“’ll bet they were with Aum Shinrikyo”
I’m pretty sure they weren’t. I was managing a convenience store at the time, and they both worked there. He was the hardest working person I’ve ever seen in my life. His work ethic impressed my customers so much, he got hired away after just a few months.
By the way, and just so it’s clear, I’m pretty sure neither he or his wife were taking mind-altering substances.