Our Story

History

1982
Holy Land

World Divine Light Organization purchased 491.245 acres of land to build its Sanctuary in Izu City, Shizuoka, Japan.

1975
The Revelation to the Second Spiritual Leader

Mr. Sakae Sekiguchi, the Second Spiritual Leader, received the Revelation and Holy Name, Seiho from God.

1974
The First Spiritual Leader’s Ascension

First Spiritual Leader went back to the spiritual world. Following the Divine Revelation, Mr. Sakae Sekiguchi became the Second Spiritual Leader.

The Second Spiritual Leader

The First Spiritual Leader received a Divine Revelation on the successor for His Role and nominated Mr. Sakae Sekiguchi as the Second Spiritual Leader.

1968
Den-En Chofu
denenchofu center

Temporary Main Shrine was constructed in Den-En Chofu, Tokyo, Japan

1963
Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan

Private Corporation, “L.H. Yokoshi” was registered as a Religious Corporation by the name “Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan (World Divine Light Civilized Religious Organization)”.

1959
L.H. Yokoshi Tomo-no-Kai

The First Spiritual Leader established a private corporation, “L.H. Yokoshi Tomo-no-Kai”.

Divine Revelation

The First Spiritual Leader, Mr. Yoshikazu Okada, received a Divine Revelation and started propagation in Tokyo, Japan.