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History

1982
Feb 10

Holy Land

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

1975
Jan 11

The Revelation to the Second Spiritual Leader

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

1974
Jun 23

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.

Jun 13

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
Feb 04

Den-En Chofu

denenchofu center

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

1963
Jan 19

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
Aug 28

L.H. Yokoshi Tomo-no-Kai

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

Feb 27

Divine Revelation

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