The Spirit of Reiki From Tradition to the

This is a handbook that reports on all of the major aspects of Reiki in a concentrated and extensive manner, including both the latest information and developments and traditional knowledge.

Introduction

7

(4)

PART I---THE HISTORY OF REIKI

11

(30)

Reiki in the Eastern World

13

(5)

Reiki in the Western World

18

(6)

The Evolution of Reiki

21

(1)

A Definition of Reiki

22

(2)

Hawayo Takata's Reiki Story

24

(9)

Did Dr. Usui Have Another Name?

29

(1)

Following in Takata's Footsteps

30

(3)

What is Reiki Tradition?

33

(3)

Contemporary Reiki in Japan

36

(5)

PART II---REIKI ENERGY BASICS

41

(58)

The Meaning of the Reiki Character

43

(9)

An Analysis of the Reiki Character

45

(3)

Additional Ways of Writing the Ki Character

48

(4)

A Japanese System for Describing the Life Energies

52

(9)

The Characteristics of the Seven Basic Life Energies

54

(7)

The Nature of Reiki Energy

61

(10)

Why People Get Sick

64

(2)

Reiki Initiation: A Personal Experience

66

(2)

The Special Healing Energy of Reiki

68

(3)

A Scientific Explanation of Reiki Energy

71

(6)

The Meridians

77

(6)

The Chakras

83

(4)

The Aura

87

(3)

The Journey from the Head to the Heart and from the Heart to the Belly

90

(3)

Reiki as a Spiritual Path

93

(6)

The Five Reiki Principles

95

(2)

The Five Objects of the Reiki Ryoho

97

(2)

PART III---REIKI PRACTICE

99

(144)

Reiki Training

101

(5)

Minimum Standards Needed

102

(1)

Reiki 1

102

(1)

Reiki 2

103

(1)

Reiki 3A or Master Practitioner Level

103

(1)

Reiki 3B or Master Teacher Level

104

(1)

Higher Level Teaching Programs

104

(2)

The Relationship Between Reiki Teacher and Student

106

(11)

Reiki as a Spiritual Path

108

(2)

The Spiritual Relationship Between Reiki Teacher and Student

110

(7)

The Reiki Symbols and Mantras

117

(19)

Symbols and Mantras in the Various Spiritual Traditions

117

(5)

The Best Way to Approach the Reiki Symbols and Mantras

122

(2)

The Meaning of the Reiki Symbols and Mantras

124

(9)

Basic Information about the Use of the Symbols and Mantras

133

(3)

The Japanese Reiki Techniques

136

(54)

Basic Rules of the Japanese Society

139

(4)

The Development of Reiki in Japan

143

(3)

The Reiki Techniques of Dr. Usui

145

(1)

Gassho Meiso: The Gassho Meditation

146

(4)

Reiji-Ho: The Indication of Reiki Energy

150

(3)

The Kenyoku-Technique: Dry Bathing

153

(5)

Joshin Kokyuu-Ho: The Breathing Technique

158

(4)

Byosen: The Scanning Technique

162

(2)

Reiki Mawashi: Reiki Current Group Exercise

164

(2)

Shu Chu-Reiki: Concentrated Reiki Group Exercise

166

(1)

Enkaku Chiryo (Shashin Chiryo): Distant Healing Techniques

167

(2)

Seiheki Chiryo: Habit-Healing Technique

169

(2)

Koki-Ho: Healing with the Breath

171

(2)

Gyoshi-Ho: Healing with the Eyes

173

(2)

Reiki Undo: Reiki Exercise

175

(4)

Hesso Chiryo: The Navel Healing Technique

179

(1)

Jacki-Kiri Joka-Ho: Transforming Negative Energy

180

(2)

Genetsu-Ho: The Technique for Bringing Down a Fever

182

(1)

Byogen Chiryo: Treatment of the Origin of a Disease

183

(1)

Hanshin Chiryo: Treatment for Half of the Body

184

(1)

Hanshin Koketsu-Ho: The Blood-Exchange Technique

185

(2)

Tanden Chiryo: Tanden Treatment

187

(1)

Gedoku-Ho: The Detoxification Technique

188

(1)

A Little Food for Thought

189

(1)

Healing Techniques According to Dr. Chujiro Hayashi

190

(13)

Healing Techniques

190

(13)

The Systematic Whole Body Treatment with Reiki

203

(40)

Introduction

203

(1)

General Information on the Reiki Whole Body Treatment

204

(2)

The Proper Preparation for a Whole Body Treatment

206

(2)

Beginning the Reiki Whole Body Treatment

208

(1)

The 17 Positions of the Reiki Whole Body Treatment

209

(7)

Explanations on the Positions for the Whole Body Treatment

216

(1)

Explanation of the Effects of the Individual Whole Body Treatment Positions

217

(21)

About the Special Positions

238

(2)

Power Intensification in the 1st Degree

240

(3)

PART IV---REIKI TODAY AND TOMORROW

243

(32)

Walking the Reiki Path

245

(15)

Working with the Life Principles in Theory and Practice

245

(1)

The Life Principles and Mystic Aspect of the Usui System of Natural Healing

246

(11)

The Inner Attitude during a Reiki Treatment

257

(3)

Harmony between All Reiki Groups

260

(8)

A Meaningful Healing Exercise

262

(2)

A Heroic Act

264

(4)

The Future of Reiki

268

(7)

Reiki Will Help Bring World Peace

269

(6)

PART V---APPENDIX

275

(22)

Pronunciation Guide for All Japanese and Other Foreign Words

276

(5)

Conduct in Japan and at Japanese Reiki Sites

281

(3)

The Meiji Emperor's Poems

284

(13)

About the Authors

297

(2)

NOTES

299

Hawayo Takata's Reiki Certificate

301

Hawayo Takata's Lectures Ad

302

Letter from the Doshisha University

303

Letter from the University of Chicago

304

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