Buddhist
Hikari no Wa (Aum Shinrikyo successor splinter)
25/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Aum Shinrikyo splinter founded by Fumihiro Joyu (2007), explicitly distancing from Asahara worship. Approximately 200 members. Continues under reduced PSIA surveillance.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control6/10
Information Control6/10
Thought Control7/10
Emotional Control6/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Aum splinter founded by Fumihiro Joyu (2007) explicitly distancing from Asahara.
Founded
2007
Members
Approximately 200 (2026).
Active in
Asia
In context
Hikari no Wa ('Circle of Light') was founded by former Aum spokesperson Fumihiro Joyu after splitting from Aleph in 2007. Explicitly distancing from Asahara veneration, the smaller successor group continues under reduced but ongoing Japanese PSIA monitoring.
Key control doctrines
- Reformed Aum teachings without Asahara veneration
Legal cases & controversies
- Continued PSIA surveillance
Timeline
- 2007Hikari no Wa founded by Joyu
Sources
- Japanese PSIA reports
- Joyu publications
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.