Sukyo refers to “the universal laws God established at the time of the Creation so that all things in the universe can prosper eternally,” and Mahikari means “True Light”, the Light of God which purifies all things. Through the experience of receiving True Light, it can become much easier for a person to awaken to the existence of God, the Light of God and the invisible spiritual realm.

   Just as plants need sunlight to grow and prosper, human beings need the spiritual energy, or the Light of God, to grow spiritually. This is why the teachings of many of the world’s major religions and faiths include the concept that God is Light.

   The origin is God, the common ancestor of every human being. Therefore, all human beings are brothers and sisters. Through an understanding of this teaching, people can naturally develop a deep respect and altruistic love for others.
    Because Sukyo Mahikari teachings are of a spiritual nature, it is not surprising that many of the teachings are similar to those of other spiritual organizations. However, there are some teachings related to God’s plan, the unseen spiritual realm, and the future of humanity that we believe are unique to Sukyo Mahikari.

    Throughout history people cultivated their faith in God by following different religions or spiritual practices. However, God's plan has now reached a stage where people should work together to build a God-centered civilization, a civilization in which people's faith in God manifests as their desire to work for God and to live in harmony with other people and nature.