1. Are there other organizations that "give Light" in addition to Mahikari?



2. What does the Omitama and Goshintai represent?



3. Do members of Johrei, or any other Light giving group, wear an Omitama (talisman or pendant)?



4. I feel a sense of peace ofter receiving Light to the Third Eye. Is it true that this removes sins from the soul?



5. We were told by our kambu (minister) that persons in other Light giving organizations are giving Light from their own energy or from a lesser god. Is this true?



6. Members of our dojo are frequently purifying (sick). Is this really due to melting toxins?



7. Recently I had a serious accident resulting in the death of a small child. My kambu (minister) said this was due to my negative karma. I am having a great deal of difficulty dealing with this. Do you think my kambu is right?



8. How can I get my friend (family member) to leave Mahikari?



9. Now that I no longer belong to Mahikari, what should I do with my Omitama (pendant)?



10. Was Sukuinushisama (Yoshikazu Okada) the founder of Sukyo Mahikari?



11. How did Sukuinushisama (Yoshikazu Okada) recover from his life threatening illness that was described in his biography?



12. Was Japan part of Mu, the ancient Motherland of Mankind?



13. Should I continue maintaining my ancestor altar since I no longer belong to Mahikari?



14. How do you explain "spirit movements" or "spirit manifestations" experienced by some while receiving Light from Mahikari members?



15. I really feel like I am "spiritually disturbed." How can I get help without joining a cult like Mahikari?



16. We were told by the doshi (minister) at our center that people who are putting bad things on the internet about Mahikari are spiritually disturbed. Is this true?



17. Is it true that Mahikari teaches that Jesus Christ is buried in Japan?



18. What does Mahikari do with all of the money donated to it?



19. Is Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan (SMBK), the true Mahikari?



20. Why do so many people stay in Mahikari despite the obvious
    deception?



21. What does the Amatsu Norigoto (Divine Prayer) mean in English?

CURRENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1. Are there other organizations that "give Light" in addition to Mahikari?

   Members of the Church of the World Messenity (known in some countries as Johrei) also give Light.¹

Johrei (Japanese which means purifying the spirit) being administered as pictured in Johrei literature.

Pranic healing, not a part of any religion, but an ancient practice of giving Light, can be learned by anyone. The books, Pranic Healing, and Advanced Pranic Healing, written by Choa Kok Sui, of the Philippines, can be purchased in most countries. Although classes are available and will be helpful, they are not necessary. There are no dues or membership requirements, and nothing to offend any religious group.

Giving of Divine Light as pictured in Advanced Pranic Healing by Choa Kok Sui.2

In her book Hands Of Light, Barbara Brennan does an excellent job of explaining the giving of Light. Essential Reiki, by Diane Stein, tells you all you need to know about giving "hands-on," although the necesssity for "attunement" is strictly a matter of belief. There are other methods available that can be found in the alternative healing section of your book store. Theraputic Touch is a form of giving Light energy.

2. What does the Omitama and Goshintai represent?

   The omitama is a pendant the members wear on a chain around their neck. Members are told that it gives them a spiritual connection to God. Members sign an agreement to make an "offering" every month to keep this connection and are told that if they do not continue to make this offering, their "spiritual cord" to God is broken. This helps discourage members from leaving the organization. There is a web site with pictures of the omitama and it's contents at: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~skyaxe/omitama.htm

   The goshintai is the name of the scroll contained in their altar. The scroll is said to have written on it the formal name of God in Japanese calligraphy. Members must get five new members (in the US) to be eligible to get a goshintai for their home. In addition they are expected to make a sizable offering. This is one way they get people to bring in new members. Members are taught that this is how they "save souls." They are also taught that the Light is stronger when a goshintai is present. An offering is encouraged each time a person goes before a goshintai. One former member offered to give back their goshintai for the amount they donated to the organization. They received no response.

3. Do members of Johrei, or any other Light giving group, wear an Omitama (talisman or pendant)?
   
   Members of Johrei wear a pendant but their founder stated in one of his books³ that this was really not necessary.

4. I feel a sense of peace after receiving Light to the Third Eye. Is it true that this removes sins from the soul?

   When Light energy is transmitted to the Third Eye, it stimulates the pineal gland, causing it to produce the hormone melatonin, a natural tranquilizer.⁴ Mahikari instructs the receiver to close their eyes, simulating darkness, which further enhances the production of melatonin.

5. We were told by our kambu (minister) that persons in other Light giving organizations are giving Light from their own energy or from a lesser god. Is this true?

   All energy comes from the creator. How could it be any other God?

6. Members of our dojo are frequently purifying (sick). Is this really due to melting toxins?

   Mahikari encourages members to come to the dojo (center) to exchange Light or attend ceremonies even when they have an illness that can be passed on to others. It is comparable to going and sitting in an outpatient clinic full of sick people. In addition, Mahikari teachings discourage the use of supplements that are needed to help the immune system. Supplements in the form of antioxidants are helpful in fighting free radicals and inhancing the immune system.⁵ Most people are deficient in one or more essential elements. Unless a person is living in the country away from toxins and all stress, and growing their own organic food, they probably need supplements.⁶ Getting sick is not necessary to rid your body of toxins. Planned detox programs are by far a better method. Frequent bouts with sickness and fever exhaust the body of metabolic enzymes and make it more susceptible to degenerative diseases.⁷ Mahikari also practices unsanitary methods of working with diseased spiritual energy. Disease not only exists in physical form but also in energy form. Disease in energy form is called diseased bioplasmic matter.⁸ Members are not taught sanitary methods of working with Light recipients. Light givers absorb diseased bioplasmic matter if they do not practice adequate hygiene.

7. Recently I had a serious accident resulting in the death of a small child. My kambu (minister) said this was due to my negative karma. I am having a great deal of difficulty dealing with this. Do you think my kambu is right?

   Religious organizations perpetuate guilt, blame, fear, and separation. Our loving Creator does not punish his children. We are here for the experience. Your experiences involve what you are learning from this accident. Before being incarnated as a child, this spiritual being chose a path that included an early death. Although the child's body died, the spiritual being continues on. You also chose this path before you were born. Accept this, learn from it, and use this experience to help others.

8. How can I get my friend (family member) to leave Mahikari?

   You probably can't. Everyone has a path and it is not up to us to decide what is the right path for someone else. People who are a member of any religion or spiritual group, have been guided there for some reason. They must decide for themself if and when they want to leave.

9. Now that I no longer belong to Mahikari, what should I do with my Omitama (pendant)?

   To our knowledge nothing "bad" has happened to anyone who has opened it, thrown it away, or burned it. Some people prefer to make a "statement" by returning their Omitama to Mahikari.

   A former member in Australia has a web page that has information about the Omitama and it's contents.

10. Was Sukuinushisama (Yoshikazu Okada) the founder of Sukyo Mahikari?

    Sukuinushisama was the founder of an organization called Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan. When Sukuinushisama died, there was a power struggle between a prominent member of the organization (Sakae Sekiguchi) and the the woman who claimed to be the adopted daughter of Sukuinushisama (Keishu Okada). Ultimately the Japanese courts decided in favor of Mr. Sekiguchi, and against Miss Okada. Keishu Okada then founded the organization called Sukyo Mahikari where she is known today as Oshienushisama, it's spiritual leader.

Notes:

1. In the pamphlet, A Scientific Approach to Johrei (Page 3).
2. Advanced Pranic Healing, by Choa Kok Sui (Page 270).
3. "It is not absolutely necessary for the truly faithful to carry the seal (pendant) with them, because with or without it, as long as his faith is genuine and his prayer sincere, anyone can administer Johrei." From the publication, JOHREI, Divine Light of Salvation.
4. Mega Brain, by Michael Hutchison (Page 242).
   Newsweek (August 7, 1995). Article entitled Melatonin (Pages 46-49).
5. Prescription for Nutritional Healing - Second Edition (Pages 43, 44).
6. Fats that Heal - Fats that Kill, by Udo Erasmus, (Page 8).
7. Fats that Heal - Fats that Kill, by Udo Erasmus, (Page 407).
8. Advanced Pranic Healing, by Choa Kok Sui, (Page 47).
9. Willard Fuller
   P.O. Box 797
   Fairburn, GA 30213-0797
   USA

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