We understand that the Reiki precepts are about the mind and that they describe the state of mind: anshin ritsume or satori = enlightenment=great bright light (Dai Komyo) = our True Self = Reiki. Thus with the Reiki precepts Mikao Usui has indicated the direction of our development on the Reiki path.The what of Reiki …
insights into Hatsurei ho
If you are familiar with Hatsurei Ho meditation, then you are practicing Reiki as a spiritual practice. This meditation is is taught in Okuden Reiki II of traditional Reiki, which means that it already presupposes the presence of basic skills and concepts of the traditional Reiki system. That is, you already understand that Reiki is …
Reiki – our true nature. not born, not dying
5/19/2017 Anya Van Til Our True Nature is often described in Buddhism as that which is not born and does not die. Sounds very simple yet it is hard to comprehend.How can we understand this notion? Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to see a cloud in a cup of tea.The tea that you have in your …
letting the Reiki precepts flow
5/14/2017 Anya Van Til Would you like to study the precepts in a simple way to get a better idea of how Reiki or our True Self is depicted in the precepts? The translation of the precepts used for this purpose is the following: Do not bare anger for anger is an illusionDo not worry, …
Reiki precepts for today
12/9/2013 Anya van Til The precepts of the System of Reiki form its basis.They are the material to contemplate upon and to eventually embody. Therefore they provide the intellectual aspect of the System as well as the practical method of how to get an insight into our true nature (reiki).The statements of the precepts are interconnected and …
lessons of nature in Reiki precepts
6/30/2012 Anya Van Til Have you ever closely watched the life of the plants, animals, fish, birds or insects? If yes, then you have probably paid attention to how they are content with what they are? However all they are busy with is sustaining their own lives and giving a chance to new life continually. …