Hikari no Wa
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Hikari no Wa is a Japanese new religious movement that emerged from the remnants of Aum Shinrikyo, promoting a reformed, non-violent spiritual path.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
new religious movement
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religious organization ⓘ |
| activity |
conducting meditation sessions
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holding study meetings ⓘ publishing spiritual materials ⓘ |
| aimsTo | distance itself from Aum Shinrikyo’s violent past ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
individual enlightenment
ⓘ
peaceful coexistence with society ⓘ |
| foundedAfter | Aum Shinrikyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Fumihiro Joyu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedInPeriod | 2000s ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
emphasizes peace
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emphasizes personal spiritual growth ⓘ emphasizes social responsibility ⓘ rejects apocalyptic violence ⓘ rejects terrorism ⓘ seeks reconciliation with society ⓘ |
| hasLeader | Fumihiro Joyu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMemberBackground |
former Aum Shinrikyo followers
ⓘ
new recruits without Aum background ⓘ |
| hasNameMeaning | Circle of Light NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPredecessor | Aum Shinrikyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasType | Buddhist-influenced movement ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | official website in Japanese ⓘ |
| ideology |
non-violence
ⓘ
spiritual reform ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| legalStatus | registered religious corporation in Japan ⓘ |
| opposes | doctrines of Aum Shinrikyo that justified violence ⓘ |
| originatedFrom | Aum Shinrikyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicStance |
apologizes for Aum Shinrikyo’s crimes
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supports compensation for victims of Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| religion |
Buddhism
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Japanese new religion ⓘ |
| separatedFrom | Aum Shinrikyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
academic research on Japanese new religions
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media coverage in Japan ⓘ |
| teaches |
ethical living
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meditation ⓘ spiritual development ⓘ |
| usesSymbolism | light as spiritual awakening ⓘ |
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