Origins and Development of Reiki

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Mikao Usui (1865-early 1900s):
  * Received Buddhist monastery education.
  * Studied medicine, psychology, religion, and Asian fortune-telling.
  * Developed Reiki, with accounts varying between spiritual vision and ancient text study.
   * Traditional Japanese Reiki (TJR) links Usui’s method to traditional Chinese medicine and meridian energy pathways.

Chujiro Hayashi:
   * Usui’s student, a former Japanese Navy medical doctor.
   * Documented Reiki’s effects, established a Reiki clinic.
   * Developed standardized hand positions and a three-level Reiki training system (Levels 1, 2, and Master-Teacher).

Hawayo Takata:
   * Treated for illness by Hayashi in Japan.
   * Learned and practiced Reiki, opening a clinic in Hawaii.
   * Popularized Reiki in the West.
   * Established a pricing structure for Reiki training.
   * Trained 22 master teachers.

Iris Ishikura:
   * One of Takata’s students.
   * Broke with tradition by charging less for Reiki training.

Reiki Energy:
* Reiki is described as a specific healing energy linked to the Earth element.
* “Rei” means “Universal,” and “Ki” means “Life force energy.”
* Reiki can also refer to general energy healing.
* The energy is often perceived as heat or tingling.
* Reiki courses can be a foundation for other energy healing systems.

Reiki is a type of healing energy: It is a specific type of healing energy that is linked to the Earth element. It is often experienced as heat or tingling.

Reiki can be used for self-healing and healing others: The manual provides instructions on how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing others. It also explains how to use Reiki to heal food, plants, and animals.

Reiki is a complementary therapy: It is important to note that Reiki is a complementary therapy. It should not be used to replace conventional medical treatment.

Reiki is a spiritual practice: Reiki is a spiritual practice that can be used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Overall, the key takeaway is that Reiki is a gentle and effective healing modality that can be used to promote overall well-being.

**Prior to the practice of Reiki, an energy  activation, or attunement is recommended.