The Spirit of Reiki From Tradition to the Present Fundamental Lines of Transmission, Original Writings, Mastery, Symbols, Treatments, Reiki as a Spiritual Path in Life, and Much More

by Lubeck, Walter; Petter, Frank Arjava; Rand, William Lee

• ISBN13: 9780914955672
• ISBN10: 0914955675
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-23
• Publisher: Lotus Press

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

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