The Origins of Reiki Healing

Dr Mikao Usui

It was discovered by Dr Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900s

Its popularity has spread all over the world, particularly throughout America and Western Europe

Dr Usui called this Energy Treatment - Reiki

Dr Usui was highly educated, with a doctorate in Literature. He was also a knowledgeable on subjects such as Medicine, Philosophy and Theology. Although a practising Buddhist, he was also well versed in Taosim and Christian scriptures. It is also believed that he studied both Japanese and Chinese healing techniques

Usui went into business, whilst continuing to study Medicine and Spirituality in his spare time. This led him to become involved with a Buddhist group who had a centre located at the foot of Mount Kurama Yama. He began to conduct his own extensive research, through the libraries and monasteries of Kyoto. He learned many healing arts and in time became a knowledgeable and respected teacher. He taught many ways to treat the illnesses that were sweeping through Japan at that time

Mount Kurama

He also practised Meditation and would regularly go on intense retreats for both Solitude and Spiritual Development.Whilst on one particular retreat on Mount Kurama, he had an unusual experience which changed the course of his life

During the early morning hours of his last morning on the mountain - he noticed a light in the dark sky. It seemed to be moving rapidly towards him. He was unsure whether to move out of way and although risky, decided to remain.The light came closer and seemed to hit his forehead. He began to see strange symbols appearing before his eyes and became aware of information being imparted to him as each symbol came into view. By the time the revelation ended, daylight was breaking and Usui found himself alone once again on the mountain

He knew he had received insight into a Powerful Healing Method. Exciting and Energized, he made his way back.After assimilating the knowledge, Usui developed it into a practical and accessible healing art and offer treatments to those in need and to teach the art to students

Dr Usui opended his first Reiki Clinic in Tokyo - in 1921

The 5 Principles of Reiki

In order to change a person's situation in life, there has to be a change in attitude. Dr Usui developed 5 principles to help improve the quality of a person's life.These principles form an important part of the Healing Process at the Heart of Reiki

1. Just for Today - Do not Worry

2. Just for Today - Do not be Angry

3. Earn your Living - Honestly

4. Just for Today - Show Gratitude to Every Living Thing

5. Just for Today - I will be Kind and Respectful to All of the Creation

info source:15 minute Reiki -Chris & Penny Parkes