Johrei Fellowship

Johrei Fellowship is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity (Business Registration Number 106926892RR0001) dedicated to spiritual healing and the promotion of health, virtue, and beauty through the teachings of its founder, Mokichi Okada, also known as Meishu-sama. The fellowship is part of an international spiritual movement that began in Japan and has since expanded to numerous countries, including Canada and the United States.

History and Background

The origins of Johrei Fellowship trace back to 1935 in Japan, when Mokichi Okada founded the spiritual healing practice known as Johrei, which focuses on channeling divine light for purification and healing. In 1953, the movement expanded beyond Japan when Okada sent emissaries to Hawaii, and then it grew further to the United States, spreading to cities like Los Angeles and other American regions.

Johrei Fellowship was formally incorporated as an independent nonprofit religious corporation in 1963 in California. It operates under established bylaws and is governed by a board of directors. Johrei centers function as local chapters supporting spiritual practices based on the fellowship’s principles and are present in various locations, including Canada[1][5].

Mission and Activities

The organization's mission emphasizes elevating society by fostering spiritual health, virtue, and beauty through three core pillars:

• Practice of Johrei: A spiritual healing method that involves channeling divine light to purify the spiritual body.
• Expression of Art and Beauty: Promoting cultural enrichment through art forms such as flower arranging, specifically the Sangetsu style taught at Johrei centers.
• Natural Farming: Teaching and practicing sustainable agriculture to produce healing food that benefits both people and the earth.

By integrating these pillars, Johrei centers aim to serve as models of an ideal world where truth, virtue, and beauty are manifest[1][5].

Presence in Canada

Johrei Fellowship operates centers in Canada, including a notable center in Vancouver, British Columbia. The centers offer regular services, spiritual gatherings, and educational classes such as Sangetsu flower arranging. They provide spiritual support to their communities while conducting missionary activities aligned with their charitable objectives.

As a registered Canadian charity, Johrei Fellowship complies with the Canada Revenue Agency's regulations, enabling it to collect donations and operate within the framework of Canadian nonprofit law[2][3][4].

Organizational Structure

Johrei Fellowship is governed by a Board of Directors and adheres to a structured set of bylaws. The organization is affiliated with a global network of similar bodies committed to the teachings of Mokichi Okada. Its main headquarters, located in Atami, Japan, coordinates international events and activities.

Summary

Johrei Fellowship is a spiritual nonprofit organization that promotes healing and societal upliftment through the teachings of Mokichi Okada. Its activities encompass spiritual healing practices, cultural arts, and sustainable agriculture, reflecting a holistic vision of human and environmental well-being. Established in 1963, it continues to operate internationally with centers in Canada, the United States, and many other countries[1][3][4][5].

[1] https://www.johrei.org [2] https://www.johrei.org/vancouver-bc-canada [3] https://my.charitableimpact.com/charities/johrei-fellowship [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/johrei-fellowship/ [5] https://www.johrei.org/history