fundamental teachings of Mahikari appear in The Holy Words (Goseigen) and The Yōkōshi Prayer Book (Yōkōshi Norigotoshū). Mahikari organizations Following the passing of Kōtama Okada on June 13, 1974, a number of Mahikari-related organization have come into existence. 1963 : "Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan" – The name when the organization was first registered as a religious entity. In 1974, Sakae Sekiguchi assumed the leadership of this organization with around 1/4 of the original members. 1978 : "Sukyo Mahikari" , was registered by Keishu Okada, the daughter of the founder, after an amicable settlement following the passing of the founder. Around 3/4 of the original membership followed. Other organizations with relatively minor membership that stem from Mahikari include Yokoshi Tomo no Kai, Seiho no Kai, Subikari, Shin-Yu-Gen Kyusei Mahikari, and so on. Organizations with similarities Other religious organizations that have similarities include Oomoto, Sekai Kyūsei Kyō, Tenrikyo, and Konkokyo. In Sekai Kyūsei Kyō, a practice called Jorei (purification of the spirit) is undertaken. A number of organizations have practices that channel universal energy but it is noted that the emphasis in Mahikari is radiating Light from a high dimension emanated from the Creator God. This Light is said to purify the spirit, mind, and body, of human beings and is made possible through a divine pendant called Omitama. See also Japanese new religions New religious movement Religions of Japan Notes References External links Sukyo Mahikari Sul America (em português) Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan Yokoshi Tomo No Kai Sukyo Mahikari Japan Sukyo Mahikari North America Sukyo Mahikari Europe and Africa Sukyo Mahikari Australia-Oceania Sukyo Mahikari India Religious organizations based in Japan Religious organizations established in 1959 Japanese new religions