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.
【気】Ki means the energy of the universe.
The Japanese words “霊気 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.
【気】Ki means the energy of the universe.
The Japanese words “霊気 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 are the Benefits of Reiki?
Stress Reduction
Improve overall well being: mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and energetically
Promotes qualities such as love, compassion, peace, serenity, gratefulness
Ease pain and discomfort
Strengthens the immune system
An intelligent energy that goes to the greatest need.
Reiki works on all levels: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic level. Reiki is an intelligent energy that goes where it is needed.
Stress Reduction
Improve overall well being: mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and energetically
Promotes qualities such as love, compassion, peace, serenity, gratefulness
Ease pain and discomfort
Strengthens the immune system
An intelligent energy that goes to the greatest need.
Reiki works on all levels: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic level. Reiki is an intelligent energy that goes where it is needed.
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
Mt. Kurama (Reiki's Birthplace)
Mt. Kurama is Reiki'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. It was almost a three-hour trip from Tokyo to Kyoto via the Shinkansen (Japanese Bullet Train, running at speeds of up to 300 km./h)
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.
Hawayo Takata 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 energy is channeled into the student by a Reiki Teacher.
Reiki awakens the power within YOU.
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, Reiki 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.
What is "21 days self-healing practice"?
"21 days self-healing practice" is practical, helpful and beneficial, there is however, not such a practice in Traditional Japanese Reiki.
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 is Komyo Reiki?
INAMOTO Hyakuten Sensei
Founder, Komyo Reiki Kai
Komyo means Light/Enlightened
Reiki is the name used by USUI Mikao Sensei to the Mysterious/Miraculous, Ethereal, Transcendental and Sacred energy of the universe that sustains life
Komyo Reiki is a "keep-it-simple" Reiki system and practice.
The practice motto is " "Put your hands", "Surrender", and "Smile".
Komyo Reiki is "Hayashi Shiki (Style) Usui Reiki Ryoho"
What is Komyo Reiki Kai Purpose?
As we believe that underlying genuine happiness is good health.
* We strive to improve the mind and body, and maintain good health by means of Reiki Ryoho practice.
* We strive to live a healthy and peaceful daily life.
* We continue on persistently, through Reiki practice, to cultivate and uplift spirituality and the whole being so as to attain the ultimate objective of Reiki Ryoho, ie., "the absolute INNER PEACE' or "satori" ( "Anshin Ritsumei" in the terms of Usui
Sensei).
What are the four levels in Komyo Reiki Kai System
There are four levels in Komyo Reiki Kai 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.
What is Komyo Reiki Shoden (Level 1/First Degree) Reiki?
Key Words:
*self healing- me first-good health.
Focus: therapeutic practice of Reiki Ryoho
Aim: to live a healthy life
Prerequisite: None
What you will learn:
This course will introduce you to the Usui Reiki Ryoho (Healing Art) and will teach you techniques to self healing.
In this one day intensive class, you will learn a basic knowledge about Reiki and a basic hands on healing art. You'll be initiated into Reiki by means of "Reiju" or "attunement" that will empower you to be a Reiki channel.
What is Komyo Reiki Chuden (Level 2/Second Degree/Intermediate Teaching)?
Key Words:
Practitioner (healing others)
You and I-good health
Focus: therapeutic practice
Aim: to live a healthy life
Prerequisite: Reiki Shoden (First Level/Reiki 1) Certificate
Reiki Practitioners of all schools/lineages are welcome to attend
What you will learn:
After receiving the Chuden (Second Degree) Reiju, three "shirushi" or symbols will be given to you.
With the use of the 1st symbol, the energy can be focused and strengthened.
With the 2nd symbol, a habit (bad or unwanted) can be broken.
With the 3rd symbol, you will be empowered to do Reiki healing on a person not physically present (distant healing)
What is Komyo Reiki Okuden-Inner Teaching?
Key words:
The doorway to a spiritual path
Inner Teaching (spiritual cultivation and upliftment)
Peace and prosperity
Focus: spiritual practice of Reiki Ryoho, i.e.. one's spiritual cultivation and upliftment
Aim: to live a healthy, peaceful and prosperous life, i.e., to live a happy life
Prerequisite: Reiki Chuden or Second Degree
A copy of your Reiki 2 Certificate
Reiki Practitioners of all schools and lineages are welcome to attend
奥 伝【OKUDEN】 -3rd level *Okuden (Inner Teaching) is intended for Reiki practitioners who want to deepen an understanding of Reiki Ryoho and develop the inner growth.
What you will learn
*You will explore the inner teaching of Reiki Ryoho and begin to thread on a spiritual path to "Anshin ritsumei" or "Satori" (enlightenment)
*You will be given the fourth shirushi or symbol after receiving Reiju (initiation/attunement).
* You will learn to use the fourth shirushi (symbol).
What is Komyo Reiki Shinpiden (Teacher's Degree)
Key words: "Anshin Ritsumei" or inner peace-Genuine happiness - Sharing the Way - Peace and prosperity.
Focus: spiritual practice, i.e, the realization of "Anshin Ritsumei" or enlightenment (genuine happiness)
Aim: to live a life of genuine happiness
REIKI LINEAGE
Reiki lineage(energy lineage) is a very important part of Reiki system, but it is not everything.
Deeds are the criteria of a good Reiki Practitioner and a good Reiki Teacher-what you think, what you speak and what you do are of the greatest importance.
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
