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"Healing Body, Mind & Spirit"
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The word Reiki refers to a balanced cosmic life energy. Reiki is natural and powerful, yet safe and gentle hands-on healing art that accelerates the body's self-healing abilities (immune system) and works on the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual levels of dis-ease. In its simplest form of using Reiki, the practitioner placing their hands on the recipient with the intent of bringing healing and willing for Reiki energy to flow. The energy is radiated or is broadcast through the Reki practitioner's hands to the client receiving the energy. The client then places the healing energy wherever it is going to be most beneficial to them. It is the sharing of universal life force with yourself and your world as you choose.
increases body strength and endurance
releases stress
promotes general well being
HISTORY
Reiki is a recent version of the ancient method of spiritual attunement through the laying on of hands. Reiki, as presently taught, originated in Japan in the mid 1850's from Dr. Mikao Usui who was Dean of a small Christian University in Kyoto. Dr. Usui had converted to Christianity during a period of great change for Japanese society. Japan was greedily adopting Western philosophies and technologies that were being introduced by Western diplomats, businessmen, and Christian missionaries during this period. Japan was rapidly becoming an industrial and military giant rivaling many in the West.
Dr. Usui had become a Christian being converted by Christian missionaries. One day, during a discussion with his students, he was asked if he believed literally the Bible. He replied that he did. A student asked him about the healings that Jesus performed and why they were not being performed presently. They read the verses in the New Testament where Jesus states, "You will do as I have done, and even greater things." and the command to go and heal the sick and raise the dead. If all this is true they asked, please teach us how to do it. Dr. Usui was stunned. Unable to reconcile his inability to answer his students with his duty as a teacher to teach, he resigned his position that very day.
He set out to discover the answer he had been unable to provide. He traveled to America and begin his search at the University of Chicago in the theological seminary. After a period of study and still unable to find the answer, he returned to Japan to study the teachings of Buddha who also had been able to heal. Dr. Usui approached the abbots of various Buddhist monasteries and asked if they knew of any information regarding the Buddha healing others. Their response was that while the Buddha healed, the present day focus was on the healing of spirit. He came to a Zen monastery, where for the first time, the abbot encouraged his search. He told Dr. Usui that, "Whatever was possible at one time, can be accomplished again." Dr. Usui was greatly encouraged and stayed at the monastery and began a study of the Sutras in Japanese and later Chinese. When the answer was not forthcoming he began a study of Tibetan Sutras in Sanskrit. After completing his study of the Tibetan Lotus Sutra, he felt he had found the answer he had so long searched for.
Believing he had found the key to healing he returned to the abbot and asked his advice on how to receive the needed empowerment. After meditating the abbot suggested that Dr. Usui should go to Mount Kuri Yama about 17 miles from Kyoto and commence a 21 day fast and meditation.
Dr. Usui journeyed to the mountain and found a spot facing east and gathered a pile of 21 stones which he would use as a calendar. He fasted and meditated for 20 days without success. On the early morning of the 21st day there was great darkness all around him. Suddenly in the darkness appeared a flicker of light that began to grow larger and larger and rushed toward him. Usui became frightened and had the urge to rise up and run away, but he was unable to move. He braced himself for impact as the intense light struck him in the middle of his forehead. He thought he was dying. Millions of rainbow-colored bubbles appeared around him and suddenly turned into white glowing balls each one containing a three dimensional golden Sanskrit character. When he had memorized each character he awoke from his trance and was surprised to find that he was in broad daylight.
He rushed down the mountain to inform the abbot of his success when he tripped and stubbed his toe quite badly. Reaching down to grab it, he was amazed that the bleeding stopped and the pain subsided after a few minutes of cradling it. Dr. Usui then came to a roadside inn and ordered breakfast. The proprietor's granddaughter, who served Dr. Usui, was in great pain from a severe toothache. Dr. Usui offered to help and she agreed. He laid his hands on the sides of her face and her pain and swelling soon subsided. When Dr. Usui asked to pay but the proprietor refused his money and gave him thanks for healing his granddaughter.
Dr. Usui returned to the monastery and reported to the abbot the preceding events. At that time the abbot was in great pain from a bout with arthritis and Dr. Usui laid his hands on the arthritic areas and the pain soon disappeared. The abbot was amazed and encouraged Dr. Usui to continue his healing activity.
Dr. Usui entered the Beggars Quarter of Kyoto and set about healing all who came to him. After almost seven years of this work, Dr. Usui noticed that the same faces were coming back for further healing. One man who looked especially familiar, drew his attention. He asked, "Don't I know you?" The man replied that he was one of the first he had healed. Dr. Usui asked him what had happened. He replied, "Well I did as you said, and got a job and eventually married and had children. But I was unhappy with the responsibility and decided to return to begging." Startled Dr. Usui turned away in despair. What had he done wrong, he wondered. Why were they not grateful for the healing they had received? After meditating he formulated the five principles of Reiki. He left the Beggars Quarter and began to teach throughout Japan. From that time he only healed those who came to him and asked to be healed, and each one had to demonstrate gratitude for the received healing. So to the present time the Reiki practitioner must be approached and asked for a healing treatment and there must be an exchange of energy between the practitioner and the patient. Traditionally money is offered for the treatment, but this has not always been the case. And my personal feeling is the giving of a "Love Offering" is appropriate or if the individual is unable to give money, a thank you is enough.
The Reiki tradition has been passed on through the years to others. It is best to seek out your Reiki master to find the one that is most compatible with your path. Healing is a spiritual work and only those who are in tune with the Divine Presence can truly performed this work and pass it on to others.
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