What is Reiki?
Reiki
What is Reiki ?
靈氣-霊気-レイキ-REIKI
Reiki is a Japanese term.
【霊】Rei means something miraculous,
ethereal, transcendental and sacred.
【氣 】Ki means the energy of the universe.
The Japanese words “霊氣 Reiki can be defined as a miraculous/mysterious, ethereal, transcendental and sacred energy of the universe, which sustains all life. Reiki is the name, used by Usui Sensei, for energy of the universe.
靈氣-霊気-レイキ-REIKI
Reiki is a Japanese term.
【霊】Rei means something miraculous,
ethereal, transcendental and sacred.
【氣 】Ki means the energy of the universe.
The Japanese words “霊氣 Reiki can be defined as a miraculous/mysterious, ethereal, transcendental and sacred energy of the universe, which sustains all life. Reiki is the name, used by Usui Sensei, for energy of the universe.
What is the mission of Usui Reiki Ryoho (Healing Art)?
USUI Mikao Sensei (1865-1926), Founder, Usui Reiki Ryoho
The mission of Usui Reiki Ryoho (Healing Art/Method) is to enhance mutual well-being for oneself and others, on one hand, by fulfilling a peaceful and joyful life mentally and physically and, on the other,
healing the sick.
–USUI Mikao Sensei (1865-1926)
Reiki has twofold purposes: healing and spiritual
Kurama-yama (Usui Reiki Ryoho's Birthplace)
大杉権現 (Osugi-gongen)
Kurama-yama is Usui Reiki Ryoho's Birthplace, a sacred mountain north of Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. USUI Mikao Sensei attained enlightenment and a healing ability in 1922 at the age of 57 while fasting and meditating in the sacred mountain.
HAYASHI Chujiro Sensei (林 忠次郎) (1879-1940)
A captain of then Imperial Navy of Japan, enrolled in the 30th class of the Naval Academy in December,1899, and graduated
in December, 1902. He was initiated into Shinpiden (Teacher's Degree) in 1925 after his retirement from the Navy, and opened his Reiki clinic at Higashi-shinano-cho, Tokyo. He was one of the directors of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai. He made 13 Shihans (teachers), and two of them were women, namely his wife, Mrs. Hayashi Chie, and Mrs. Hawayo Takata, who brought Reiki to the West.
Was HAYASHI Chujiro Sensei a doctor?
No, Hayashi Sensei was not a doctor. Hayashi Sensei was enrolled in the 30th class of The Naval Academy in December, 1899, and graduated in December, 1902.
He joined the Naval Academy at the age of 20, and graduated at age 23. If he was a medical doctor before joining the Navy, he should have had a medical training, perhaps at the age of more or less 14.
At the Naval Academy of the then Imperial Navy of Japan there were two curriculums. One is "Military Science" another is "General Education."
One of 15 main subjects of "Military Science" was "Military Governance" which consisted of 5 studies (subjects), that is, (1) Military governing (2) Law (3) Economics (4) Hygiene. "Hygiene" is the only subject related to medicine. No other medical study or training was offered at the Naval Academy where Hayashi Sensei was enrolled.
HAYASHI Chujiro Sensei was NOT enrolled in the Naval Academy of Medicine. If you have a documentation from the Naval Academy of
Medicine that he graduated as a doctor, please share your verified information.
TAKATA Hawayo Sensei (1900-1980)
A Japanese-American born on December 24, 1900, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. She was diagnosed with a serious gall bladder disease. She made a trip to Japan and was treated with Reiki by Hayashi Sensei. She recovered completely in four months. Hayashi Sensei visited Takata Sensei in Hawaii in 1938 and initiated her into Shinnpiden (Reiki Shihan or Teacher). She brought Reiki to the West. Between 1970 and 1980, Takata Sensei has initiated 22 Reiki Teachers (so-called Reiki Masters in the West). There are now tens of thousands of Reiki Masters and millions of people practicing Reiki throughout the world. Because of HAYASHI Chujiro Sensei and Hawayo Takata Sensei, Reiki hands-on healing method has become widespread in the West.
What is Reiju/Attunement?
Reiju/Attunement
Each one has an innate ability to heal oneself. There's Reiki within all of us.
During Reiju/Attunements, Reiki Teacher awakens the healing power of your hands.
What are Reiki Precepts?
REIKI PRINCIPLES (FIVE PRECEPTS)
(Kyo dake wa) Today only
(Ikaru na) Do not anger
(Shinpai suna) Do not worry
(Kansha shite) With thankfulness
(Gyo wo hageme) Work diligently
(Hito ni shinsetsu ni) Be kind to others
As Reiki Practitioners, we strive to live a happy, healthy and peaceful life through our Reiki practice.
How does Reiki work?
Reiki Share
Reiki is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment, with the goal of facilitating the person's own healing response.
In the United States, Reiki is part of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Is Reiki a religion?
Reiki is spiritual however, Reiki is NOT a religion. Reiki has twofold purposes: healing and spiritual
Is Reiki safe?
Reiki appears to be generally safe, and no serious side effects have been reported.
Can Reiki be given to animals, pets, etc.?
Reiki can be given to:
Animals (pets), fish, birds
Plants, flowers, seeds
Food stuff, meals, water to rebalance
A room/place so as to clear negative energy off the room
NOTE: Be creative and try Reiki on anything around you.
Animals (pets), fish, birds
Plants, flowers, seeds
Food stuff, meals, water to rebalance
A room/place so as to clear negative energy off the room
NOTE: Be creative and try Reiki on anything around you.
Is Reiki difficult to learn?
No, the healing aspect of Reiki Ryoho is easy and simple to learn. Children can learn Reiki
What are 12 hand positions?
The 12 hand positions are guidelines and are intended for maintaining good health and are not permanent. Traditionally, there are no set hand positions except some positions on the head. A Reiki Practitioner can have his/her own variation of the hand positions. Ideally, the hands are to be intuitively placed.
What are the sensations felt during Reiki Healing?
Mom and Daughter
Varies, the infdividual might not feel anything, but this does not mean that Reiki is not working .
On the other hand, you might have sensations during or after the treatment such as: heat, cold, tingling, relaxation, sleepiness, moving, vibration etc.
The client might go to a "healing crisis" when symptoms worsen after the treatment, but just for a short period of time,
After that period of time, you may feel an increase level of energy, an increase level of awareness and consciousness, ease of pain and discomfort, etc.
Reiki is an intelligent energy that works for the highest good and best intention/s.
Can Reiki be combined with other healing modalities?
Yes, Reiki can be combined with other healing modalities.
If YOU are thinking about using Reiki
Do not use Reiki as a replacement for proven conventional care or postpone seeing a doctor for a medical problem.
Find out the Reiki Practitioner's background and training. Be An Informed Consumer-lots of information in the internet, books, YouTube, etc. Do not believe in everything that you see, read or hear. Ask question if the Reiki Practitioner will use other healing modalities in combination with Reiki.
Tell your healthcare provider your use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine to coordinate and ensure safe care.
Find out the Reiki Practitioner's background and training. Be An Informed Consumer-lots of information in the internet, books, YouTube, etc. Do not believe in everything that you see, read or hear. Ask question if the Reiki Practitioner will use other healing modalities in combination with Reiki.
Tell your healthcare provider your use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine to coordinate and ensure safe care.
What are the four levels in Komyo ReikiDo System
There are four levels in Komyo ReikiDo System
Shoden (First Degree)
Chuden (Second Degree/Intermediate Teaching)
Okuden (Third level)-Inner Teaching
Shinpiden (Teacher/Shihan)
Reiki Ryoho Degree/Level
Each level has specific purpose, it is not that one level is more advanced or more powerful than another.
There's a time for everything. Wait until you have a feeling inside. The time is then right to go to the next level, gradually as you grow spiritually and finally to the teaching level.
One begins with oneself, progresses to one's family, friends and community, further to one's species and even further to all beings.
There's a time for everything. Wait until you have a feeling inside. The time is then right to go to the next level, gradually as you grow spiritually and finally to the teaching level.
One begins with oneself, progresses to one's family, friends and community, further to one's species and even further to all beings.
One Mind
Japanese: 合掌 Gasshō
Gasshō is a position used for greeting with the palms together and fingers pointing upwards in prayer position.
Gasshō is an expression of respect, request, faith, thankulness, prayer and devotion
Because the two hands (duality) are joined together, it expresses the "One-Mind"
Source: With deepest gratitude to INAMOTO Hyakuten Sensei (Founder, Komyo Reiki Kai), Komyo Reiki Practitioners featured in this website and to all of YOU who has been part of my healing journey-Mind Body Spirit. Other Sources: NCCAM, Google Search, YouTube, etc.
Gasshō,
-Lilia
Gasshō,
-Lilia
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It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider.
Services offered are NOT replacement for any treatment prescribed by your doctor, licensed health care or mental health professional.
The information in this website should not be considered as complete.
It is not a replacement for communication and consultation.
The mention of any product, service, or therapy is not an endorsement by this website.
This site specifically disclaims any warranties, express, implied or statutory, regarding the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability or
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