Association Internationale
Sukyo Mahikari A.S.B.L.
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Association Internationale
Sukyo Mahikari A.S.B.L.

Activities

Towards a God-Centred Civilization

Sukyo Mahikari believes that a very effective way to improve the situation in society today is for people to unite together to establish a civilisation based on universal principles. In this vision, we anticipate that people will integrate a spiritual outlook with humankind's material development and progress whilst, at the same time, making spiritual values and faith in God the true focus in their lives.

To help achieve this goal of establishing a "Yoko civilisation", a well-balanced and harmonious civilisation that is bright and positive, like the Sun, Sukyo Mahikari promotes different activities including those described below.

Yoko Gardening

As we enter the twenty-first century, the pollution of the Earth's environment and the human body are becoming serious threats to the future of humankind.

Sukyo Mahikari promotes yoko gardening, a spiritual approach to organic gardening, farming and agriculture. One aim of yoko gardening is to remove poisonous toxins from the land and to revive the soil to a healthy condition so that crops filled with the vitality and spiritual energy of nature can be produced. The yoko farming method involves:

• Revitalisation of the land with True Light.
• Directing positive vibrations (gratitude) to nature, especially the plants, soil and the micro-organisms living in it.
• The use of compost and organic methods that avoid the use of artificial agricultural chemicals.

Yoko gardening is practised by members throughout the world.

Health

In general, the Western approach to health does not acknowledge a spiritual dimension. However, this attitude is gradually changing. By introducing more people to the principles that govern the universe, Sukyo Mahikari anticipates an era where good health is enjoyed by more people.

A Yoko Health Clinic, staffed by health professionals (doctors and nurses) who are Sukyo Mahikari members, opened in Takayama, Japan, in November 1989. Its purpose is to serve the local community. Those members who work in the medical profession are encouraged to continue their spiritual growth, and to pray for their patients.

Throughout the world there are now many organisations and individuals who are striving to introduce a spiritual approach to healthcare. Sukyo Mahikari hopes to work with such organisations and individuals to help develop and promote a more holistic approach to health, one that respects the close interconnection between spirit, mind and body.

Nurturing Young People

Sukyo Mahikari advocates that young people be nurtured in such a way that they can realise that they, like everyone else, are children of God.

Sukyo Mahikari teaches that the condition of children depends much on their "upstream", that is, their parents and teachers. Therefore, if children are to be encouraged to develop an understanding of their true nature and responsibilities as children of God, it is important for parents, as well as teachers, to also strive for their own spiritual growth. By elevating themselves spiritually, parents and teachers can, in a natural way, become people who radiate a positive and nurturing vibration that can help children to feel more secure, confident and joyful.

Through their awareness and practice of universal values, young people will be able to establish a heaven-like civilisation on Earth in the twenty-first century.

Science

The development of science and technology has been one of the most impressive achievements in recent history. However, today it would seem that decisions regarding the use of science and technology are often made without any real understanding of how these decisions might affect people and the environment in the long term. Also, many people seem to be unaware of their responsibilities as children of God.

When Mr Kotama Okada established the Mahikari organisation in 1959, he observed that there were only a few scientists who could relate to or understand the divine revelations he had received. Nevertheless, he continued his efforts to introduce Mahikari teachings to scientists and other learned people. He often said that scientists and religious people should work together to identify universal principles that could explain different phenomena.

Forty years later, by the end of the twentieth century many events that Okada had foreseen have taken place. As a result of this changing situation and new research on the frontiers of physics and other fields of science, an increasing number of scientists now have a more open attitude concerning spiritual matters.

One objective of Sukyo Mahikari is to help broaden the discussion on how science and technology affect people, not only at the physical level, but also at the spiritual level. In this way, Sukyo Mahikari hopes to help scientists and others in society to cultivate a more spiritual outlook.

Economics

In the current age, wealth and economic power are coveted in most parts of the world. One consequence of this attitude is that many natural resources and life forms in nature are being ruthlessly exploited with little thought for future generations.

Today, short term financial considerations dominate most major decisions. With globalisation, there is no escaping the consequences of such decisions.

An appropriate way to solve economic problems would be for people to integrate spiritual and ethical values into economics. People need to consider future generations and choose a way of life that is more in balance with nature and that uses the earth's resources in a sustainable way.

Mr Kotama Okada said that the main reason material resources such as the bountiful gifts of nature exist, is so that people can create a heavenly world on Earth. According to this vision, material resources are meant to be shared fairly, according to need, and that people should always express their innate character as children of God by being generous.

Sukyo Mahikari encourages people to be appreciative of what they have and to use the resources of the earth with the realisation that many of them have their limits. As part of this approach, people are encouraged to re-use and re-cycle material things wherever possible.

Co-operation with other organisations

Since the core of each religion is one, that is, Creator God, Sukyo Mahikari does not consider itself the only path leading to God, nor the only way to get closer to God. One aim of Sukyo Mahikari is to encourage dialogue between different religions, and to work with others to introduce the universal principles to more people around the world. Persons who become members of Sukyo Mahikari are free to pursue their own religious practice.

Our organisation welcomes opportunities for dialogue and co-operation with other institutions. Sukyo Mahikari was one of the co-sponsors for the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders held in the year 2000 at the UN Headquarters in New York. On that occasion, leaders from a number of religions throughout the world prayed together for peace on Earth.

Yoko Civilisation Research Institute

In keeping with the divine missions she inherited from her father, Ms Keishu Okada established the Yoko Civilization Research Institute (YCRI) in 1985. The purpose of the Yoko Civilisation Research Institute is to provide a forum for experts in different fields to discuss ways of integrating the vast knowledge that exists concerning the material world with what is known about the unseen spiritual world.

To date, the Yoko Civilisation Research Institute has held three international conferences in Japan. The first conference was held in 1986 with the theme "Creating the Future of Mankind". The second was held in 1989 with the theme "What it means to Be Human", and the third was held in 1999 with the theme "Life and the Environment".

A fourth conference on the theme "Science and Religions in the Age of Crisis" was held in 2005. In 1993, a European regional conference on the theme "Human Responsibilities: Approaching the Twenty-first Century" was held in Luxembourg.

Smaller conferences and seminars are also organised by the Institute.

Hikaru Memorial Museum

This museum is located on the outskirts of Takayama and was opened on 27 February 1999. The museum has a World History Hall showing a collection of artefacts from the major civilisation of the world (Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, Mesoamerica and the Andes). Many of the artefacts give an idea of how the desire to worship God manifested in ancient civilisations. There is also a display of pottery from the ancient Jomon era of Japan.

Another hall is dedicated to exploring the geological history of the Hida Takayama region where some of the oldest fossils and rock formation in Japan have been found. In addition, there are rotating exhibitions of Japanese art based on the museum's extensive permanent collection. There is also ongoing program of visiting exhibitions from other institution.