As the traditional mantras of the system of
Reiki are considered as sacred by many, pseudonyms are used in The
Reiki Sourcebook rather than the true mantras. The pseudonym for the fourth traditional
mantra is the initials DKM.
The
kanji of the true
mantra of DKM is actually Symbol 4.
The main modern characteristic of DKM is as the
Master Symbol and it is spoken three times in conjunction with Symbol 4.
The main traditional characteristic is Empowerment. In Japan, the
mantra is not necessarily used in conjunction with the symbol. The early teachings of Mikao Usui claim that DKM develops a
Reiki practitioner’s true nature.
This
mantra is not used only within Mikao Usui’s teachings. It can be found in some Japanese martial arts as well as in Mikkyô, Shugendô, and some of the new religions like Shunmei.