Jaya - history of reiki

History of Reiki

Reiki is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago. Seers in the Orient studied energies and developed a system of sounds and symbols for universal healing energies. Various healing systems, which crossed many different cultures, emerged from this single root system. Unfortunately, the original source itself was forgotten.

In the mid1800's Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Christian educator in Kyoto, Japan, rediscovered the root system while meditatating at one of the blessed peaks, close to the town of Kyoto. He began an extensive twenty-one-year study of the healing phenomena of history's greatest spiritual leaders. He also studied ancient sutras (Buddhist teachings written in Sanskrit). He discovered ancient sounds and symbols that are linked directly to the human body and nervous system which activate the universal life energy for healing.

It was then that Usui underwent a metaphysical experience and became empowered to use these sounds and symbols to heal. He called this form of healing Reiki and taught it throughout Japan until his death around 1893.

The tradition was passed through several grandmasters of reiki such as Dr. Chujiro Hyashi, Hawayo Takata, and Phyllis Lei Furumoto.

Today, there are many forms of Reiki being practiced. Reiki is a healing art that is said to cure from the inside out by utilizing the energy of the cosmos. Reiki is not only effective on the physical levels, it also very effective on the emotional, psychological, and divine levels. Reiki cures by chanelling universal energy to pour from ones body, freeing it from limitations, obstructions or unconstructive energy. This allows the life force energy to pour back in vigorous, balanced, and natural energy strengthening the body's energy and promoting its ability to heal itself.

Reiki is useful in treating serious illnesses, as well as others. Examples are: sports injuries, cuts, burns, internal diseases, emotional disorders, and stress-related illnesses. Reiki is also used to heal plants and animals.

Reiki was introduced to the Western world in the mid-1970s. Its use since then has spread dramatically throughout the world.