Hi Trish, kotodama and jumon are the same , sounds, words, kotodama means word spirit or the soul of language, kotodama come from Shinto. Jumon comes from Japanese mystical {Mikkyo} Buddhism. The connection kotodama represents a grace and state of oneness and is represneted by HSZN. Your point about thinking too deep , as made me thinkm about thinking to deep, whow here I again around in circles , time to take the dogs out for a walk and ground myself. Thanks for the reply Trish ,bright blessings, wilfpalmer,

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"I find placing one hand on the shoulder and one hand on the top of the head really sends my great dane into almost mditaion mode who knows maybe she is, there is def a big sigh, and the bonding is strong , wilfpalmer, jook"

Hi Wilf,

Yeah, I know that big sigh.
=)

Trish

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Thanks - as always Frans! I have voiced frustration about this before - and before you reminded me of what I already know. Perhaps I'll eventually remember on my own?

And, thanks for the reminder of this article! By some miracle, it is relatively easy for me to be in a non-attached space when giving a treatment.

The next challenge is to stay in that space when I feel judged because I don't fit someone's notion of what a Reiki practitioner is... again, I'm there most of the time. But once in a while I get caught off-guard.

Always somewhere to grow!

=)

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Yes, sometimes there is confusion as to whether the kanji for Reiki is a symbol and, as you say Matti, - it is not.
Yes the word Reiki is made from two kanji - if the word Reiki is written as kanji.

We have a lot of information about the origins of the word Reiki on our website including the different styles of writing kanji (there are more than 2). It is fascinating how kanji has evolved. Here is the link: http://www.reiki.net.au/copy.asp?id=BenefitsMeaning

As to the Reiki symbols... there are 4 of them. Two of them are in fact Japanese kanji and the other 2 are symbols that can be found within the Japanese culture.

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"Hi Mindbodyspirit,

Everything you say is correct. However, check out these websites:-

http://www.in-unity.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=1
http://www.catholic-jhb.org.za/articles/reiki.html
http://www.christian-reiki.org/
http://www.christianreiki.info/Page1_eng.htm
http://www.reachingoutministries.co.za/archives/article-002.php
http://www.crossveil.org/page9.html
http://www.jesus-reiki.com/
http://www.cuf.org/faithfacts/details_view.asp?ffID=200
http://www.angelfire.com/ms/seanie/newage/reiki2.html
http://www.reikistromennaargod.eu/stromen_en.htm
http://www.reikireality.be/English/Page_1.html

Please take some time to read some of the comments. There are some interesting stories there, and although the views ARE extreme, and DO NOT reflect my views as a Christian, they are strongly held beliefs.

A defining characteristic of Reiki is that it is a spiritual method of healing. That, for me, makes Reiki profoundly appealing. In my view, we must be clear and specific that there is a spiritual aspect to Reiki healing, and allow the client to make a considered choice.

Furthermore, if we mix other “new age” practices with Reiki - we should also be clear and honest about it.

My point is that it’s up to the client to make an informed choice, rather than for us to make the choice for them.

People must make the right choice for themselves.

Love,


John

Matthew 7:16-20 (King James Version)

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."

Hi John,

I checked out the websites that you mentioned, I was quite shocked. I agree with you when you said "we must be clear and specific that there is a spiritual aspect to Reiki healing, and allow the client to make a considered choice."

One of my favorite quotes( Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei) that I want to share :-)
"Deeds are the criteria of a good Reiki practitioner and a good Teacher. Your mental, verbal and bodily needs, i.e., what you think, what you speak and what you do are of the greatest importance"

I believe in honesty and integrity, a person might fool someone for a short time but not for long. The truth will always come out.

A lot of Western and even so called Traditional Reiki Master/Teachers have add ons in the way they teach and if you are observant you will see it everywhere.

There's so much contradictions in the Reiki community. It amazes me to meet Reiki Masters/Teachers who claimed that they have a lot of Reiki experience/wrote books etc. but it doesn't show in the way they act/say/think :-)

I'm a Critical Care RN who's working in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for more than 20 years and 3 months before graduation from Holistic Nursing when Reiki came to me.

I've been using Reiki alone and/or in combination with other healing modalities. I'm blessed to share this wonderful gift to myself, my family, my friends, co-workers, my patients and families as well as clients in my private practice.

Being a Reiki Master/Teacher is a big responsibility, we owe to give our students the most honest and accurate information that we can provide in order for them to be well informed

Reiki is not a competition. Reiki is both a therapeutic and spiritual practice. Reiki is a heavenly gift given to us by Usui Sensei. Reiki is a blessing that anyone can learn and is to be made available for the good of mankind.

Lilia

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Just for clarification could members please stick to using the term "system of Reiki" when referring to the teachings of Mikao Usui is the five elements and "Reiki"when talking about spiritual energy. In this way we will not have communication problems.
Yes, the system of Reiki is a blessing that anyone can learn. Hope you are all enjoying your Reiki practices.
Cheers,
Frans and Bronwen Stiene
creators of the reikiwiki

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