Reiki giver os meget mere energi og livskraft 

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De færreste tænker over, hvad der får hjertet til at slå, græsset til at gro eller bierne til at sværme om blomsterne. Men alt levende eksisterer, fordi der er en kraft, der opretholder og binder det sammen. Det er faktisk muligt at få direkte forbindelse til denne livskraft - ved hjælp af Reiki.

 

Spredt som en løbeild 

Reiki – der betyder universel livsenergi - er en japansk healingsart, der på ganske få år har bredt sig med rekordfart over det meste af kloden. Fra at være total ukendt i Vesten for over tredive år siden, er Reiki i dag et fænomen tusindvis af danskere - og millioner verden over enten har prøvet, lært eller hørt om. Reiki bliver mere og mere kendt - fordi Reiki virker!

Forøger energistrømmen

Reiki-energien afbalancerer og klarer sindet, styrker krop og immunforsvar og kommer os til undsætning, når intet andet virker. Reiki indvirker på det psykiske og fysiske system og afhjælper alt fra dårlige rygge, piskesmæld, stress og udbrændthed til psykiske blokeringer. De positive oplevelser, som mange mennesker har haft med Reiki er videnskabeligt afdækket. En række undersøgelser viser, at der er markant, dokumenterbar effekt. En plausibel forklaring kan være, at Reiki oplader "batterierne"  ved at regenere energistrømmen i sind, krop og ånd.

 

Uafhængig af tro

Reiki er uafhængig af enhver religiøs, filosofisk eller psykologisk retning. Derfor kan enhver lære Reiki- der er interesseret i eller har behov for at forøge energi og livskvalitet. Når Reiki een gang er lært, er Reiki altid lige ved hånden til fri afbenyttelse – oven i købet resten af livet, uden at det i princippet koster andet end en gratis opladning. 

 

Kan læres af alle

Evnen til at kunne anvende Reiki videregives af en Reikimester på et kursus. Gennem personlige indvielser og instruktion, sættes den studerende af Reikimesteren i stand til at fungere som kanal for den universelle livsenergi. Det svarer lidt til at ”åbne for vandhanen” eller ”tænde for strømmen” derhjemme. Under en kyndig Reikimesters vejledning indføres den Reiki-interesserede i, hvordan universel livsenergi føres gennem kroppen. Derved styrkes udøverens helbredende evner til gavn for hende/ham selv og andre.

 

Enestående resultater
Mange mennesker har rigtig fine resultater og oplevelser med behandling og selvbehandling med Reiki. Det specielle ved Reiki er, at både udøver og modtager bliver opladet af Reiki. At blive en professionel Reikibehandler kræver for de fleste længere tids selvbehandling samt yderligere instruktion i Reiki. Alle kan dog  umiddelbart efter et Reiki 1 eller 2 kursus få stor glæde af Reiki.  

 

Historik

Det anslås, at fem millioner mennesker har lært Reiki de seneste 30-40 år, efter at Reiki første gang blev bragt til Vesten af en japansk-hawaiansk kvinde ved navn Mrs Takata. I starten af 70'erne – efter selv at have anvendt Reiki med stor succes begyndte hun at undervise andre i Reiki og blev grundlægger af Reiki i Vesten. Mange Reikimestre i Danmark underviser derfor stadig efter Takata-modellen. Først læres Reiki 1, så 2 og siden 3. I de senere år er Reikis japanske rødder imidlertid kommet til Vestens kendskab, hvorfor flere Reikimestre, deriblandt overtegnede, underviser i avanceret Reiki, efter den japanske tradition.

 

Opdaget i Japan

Reiki blev opdaget af japaneren Mikao Usui i begyndelsen af 1920’erne. Usui var en særdeles vidende og søgende person, der på et tidspunkt blev interesseret i, hvordan man kunne finde en universel helbredsformel. Efter mange års søgen og længere tids faste og meditation åbenbarede Reiki sig en dag for ham. Herefter oplevede han en række helbredelser af mirakuløs karakter og rygtet om ham spredtes vidt omkring i Japan. Usuis største ønske var, at Reiki måtte brede sig til hele kloden og hjælpe mange mennesker. Et ønske, der i dag er gået mere end i opfyldelse. Måske fordi vi og planeten har mere brug for Reikis kærlige kraft end nogensinde. 
 

Hjælp til selvhjælp

Ved at lære Reiki, sættes vi i forbindelse med vores indre væsen og naturligt iboende helbredsevner. Reikis enorme kraft giver os hjælp til selvhjælp, så vi kan imødekomme flere af de opgaver og udfordringer, vi alle står overfor. Hvem har ikke brug for en sund sjæl i et sundt legeme, mere kærlighed og energi? Hvis der var flere der havde en kilde til noget sådant lige ved hånden hver dag, ville verden alt andet lige se noget anderledes ud. 

 

Vanens magt og det ukendte

Desværre afholder ukendskab, indgroede vaner og opfattelser desværre stadig mange mennesker fra at at ville opdage og undersøge, hvad Reiki kan og er. Man er nødt til at åbne sig for Reiki, for at finde ud af, hvad Reiki kan bibringe. Det er derfor i høj grad anbefalelsesværdigt selv at prøve, undersøge og lære Reiki. For de fleste der virkelig gør, bliver det et uforglemmeligt møde.

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English books:
Hiroshi Doi: Modern Reiki Method for Healing

The Japanese symbol is made of two signs/kanjis, Rei which means Universal, Life, Soul or God given and Ki (or Chi) which is life force energy.

WHAT IS REIKI?

First we will clarify what Reiki is not. It is not a religion or faith. Reiki fits with all religions and can be and indeed is used with all of the main faiths.

Reiki is Universal energy, it is free, natural and totally safe. The type of Reiki we use is the original Usui system of natural healing. There are other forms of Reiki. All work in a similar, natural way.

HOW CAN REIKI HELP?

Reiki can help many conditions:- Stress, Blood pressure, Diabeties, Cystitis, Migraine, Asthma, Insomnia, Depression, Eczema, Headaches, Arthritis, Anxiety, Sports injuries, Back pain, Low energy, M.E., cancer and many others. Reiki is complementary to most forms of medicine and treatments. It will help you recreate your natural balance and therefore become more healthy and happy. It is a natural and holistic way of treating disease and a way of inviting more peace and happiness. You should never discontinue conventional treatments without consultation with your medical practitioner.

HOW DOES REIKI WORK?

Reiki energy goes to the deeper levels of a persons being and thus the causes of disease - meaning a state of illness or imbalance. It goes to where the recipient needs it most – releasing blocked energy, cleansing the body toxins, relieving stress, alleviating pain and working to recreate the body’s natural state of health and balance. It works on four levels, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional in a holistic way - ensuring all are free of blocked energy and are in balance. Reiki Masters believe that Rei energy is the highest spiritual energy whereas ki is the life force energy. Reiki can be described as “the use of energy to help a person, animal or situation”. Check out more info from the English page.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND REIKI

Independent research by Dr Robert Becker and Dr John Zimmerman during the 1980's investigated what happens whilst people practice therapies like Reiki. They found that not only do the brain wave patterns of practitioner and receiver become synchronised in the alpha state, characteristic of deep relaxation and meditation, but they pulse in unison with the earth's magnetic field, known as the Schuman Resonance. During these moments, the biomagnetic field of the practitioners' hands is at least 1000 times greater than normal, and not as a result of internal body current.

Toni Bunnell (1997) suggests that the linking of energy fields between practitioner and earth allows the practitioner to draw on the 'infinite energy source' or 'universal energy field' via the Schuman Resonance. Prof Paul Davies and Dr John Gribben in The Matter Myth (1991), discuss the quantum physics view of a 'living universe' (which was originally proposed by world famous Danish scientistm Niels Bohr) in which everything is connected in a 'living web of interdependence'. All of this supports the subjective experience of 'oneness' and 'expanded consciousness' related by those who regularly receive or self-treat with Reiki.

Zimmerman (1990) in the USA and Seto (1992) in Japan further investigated the large pulsating biomagnetic field that is emitted from the hands of energy practitioners whilst they work. They discovered that the pulses are in the same frequencies as brain waves, and sweep up and down from 0.3 - 30 Hz, focusing mostly in 7 - 8 Hz , alpha state. Independent medical research has shown that this range of frequencies will stimulate healing in the body, with specific frequencies being suitable for different tissues. For example, 2 Hz encourages nerve regeneration, 7 Hz bone growth, 10Hz ligament mending, and 15 Hz capillary formation. Physiotherapy equipment based on these principles has been designed to aid soft tissue regeneration, and ultra sound technology is commonly used to clear clogged arteries and disintegrate kidney stones.

Also, it has been known for many years that placing an electrical coil around a fracture that refuses to mend will stimulate bone growth and repair. Becker explains that ‘brain waves’ are not confined to the brain, but travel throughout the body via the perineural system, the sheaths of connective tissue surrounding all nerves. During a treatment, these waves begin as relatively weak pulses in the thalamus of the practitioner’s brain, and gather cumulative strength as they flow to the peripheral nerves of the body, including the hands.

The same effect is mirrored in the person receiving treatment, and Becker suggests that it is this system, more than any other, that regulates injury repair and system rebalance. This highlights one of the special features of Reiki (and similar therapies), that both practitioner and client receive the benefits of a treatment, which makes it very efficient and different from other complementary therapies.

It is interesting to note that Dr Becker carried out his study on a world-wide array of cross-cultural subjects, and no matter what their belief systems or customs, or how opposed to each other their customs were, all tested the same. This explains why Reiki works with people all over the world.

Part of Reiki's growing popularity is that it does not impose a set of beliefs, and can therefore be used by people of any background, belief and faith, or none at all. This neutrality makes it particularly appropriate to a medical or prison setting.

 

"If you don't explore Reiki - you will miss an opportunity of a life-time - you will be amazed"

 

 

Western understanding of Reiki has changed dramatically over the last ten years. Reiki has developed from a little known socalled ‘new age therapy’ to a very popular well-known and respected complimentary therapy, often used in hospitals and hospices and by ordinary people all over the world. However, Reiki is so much more than a healing therapy. It is also a powerful "better life quality tool" and a beautiful way of life – that supports all levels of our being. Millions of people from all over the world can confess to this after having tried and enjoyed the benefits of  Reiki. It is amazing how comfortable people are with Reiki. Whatever their background or life experiences, as soon as they get Reiki they de-stress, relax and open up. When people actually explore Reiki - they like it almost immediately, because it makes them feel good in a very special way that possessions, money and status cannot. Many people are surprised when they discover that Reiki is something they have been looking for their entire lives - without knowing it! Reiki fullfils a deep need for inner peace and happiness that cannot be found by searching in the external world. This is what makes Reiki unique. There are many selfgrowth tools out there, but with Reiki the benefits are extraordinary and enormous. Once you have learned Reiki - using it is free, it is for life. Reiki is an unparalleled divine gift - it is the secret art of inviting true health, prosperity and happiness." 

English translation from an interview:

From ancient times whenever someone develops a secret method the one would teach this to the people among family, as a legacy for the later generations of the family living. That idea, not to open to the public and keep that sacred method in the family, is really the past century's bad custom.

In modern days we have to live together. That's going to be the basis of happiness, earnestly wanting social progress.

That's why I definitely won't allow to keep this for myself. Our Reiki Ryoho is a creative idea, which no one has developed before and there is nothing like this in this world. Therefore I am going to open this idea to anybody for the peoples benefit and welfare.

And everyone will receive the blessing from God. With this, expect everyone to have soul and oneness.

Our Reiki Ryoho is an original therapy method using the power based on Reiki, which is a universal power in the universe.

With this, first for human beings themselves to be strong and healthy. Then to improve the thoughts, to be mild and healthy, and human life to be pleasant.

Nowadays inside and outside of living we need improvement and restructuring away from illness and suffering, many fellows have worrying mind out of illness and accident.

I dare to openly teach this method.

What is Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Graciously I have received Meiji Emperor's last injunctions. For achieving my teachings, training and improving physically and spiritually and walking in a right path as a human being, first we have to heal our spirit. Secondly we have to keep our body healthy. If our spirit is healthy and comformed to the truth, body will get healthy naturally. Usui Reiki Ryoho's missions are to lead peaceful and happy life, heal others and improve happiness of others and ourselves.

Is there any similarity to hypnotism, Kiai method, religious method or any other methods?

No, there is no similarity to any of those methods. This method is to help body and spirit with intuitive power, which I've received after long and hard training.

Then, is it psychic method of treatment?

Yes, you could say that. But you could also say it is physical method of treatment. The reason why is Ki and light are emanated from healer's body, especially from eyes, mouth and hands. So if healer stares or breathes on or strokes with hands at the affected area such as toothache, colic pain, stomachache, neuralgia, bruises, cuts, burns and other swellings with pain will be gone. However a chronic disease is not easy, it's needed some time. But a patient will feel improvement at the first treatment. There is a fact more than a novel how to explain this phenomenon with modern medicine. If you see the fact you would understand. Even people who use sophistry can not ignore the fact.

Do I have to believe in Usui Reiki Ryoho to get better result?

No. It's not like a psychological method of treatment or hypnosis or other kind of mental method. There is no need to have a consent or admiration. It doesn't matter if you doubt, reject or deny it. For example, it is effective to children and very ill people who are not aware of any consciousness, such as a doubt, rejection or denying. There may be one out of ten who believes in my method before a treatment. Most of them learn the benefit after first treatment then they believe in the method.

Can any illness be cured by Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Any illness such as psychological or an organic disease can be cured by this method.

Does Usui Reiki Ryoho only heal illness?

No. Usui Reiki Ryoho does not only heal illness. Mental illness such as agony, weakness, timidity, irresolution, nervousness and other bad habit can be corrected. Then you are able to lead happy life and heal others with mind of God or Buddha. That becomes principle object.

How does Usui Reiki Ryoho work?

I've never been given this method by anybody nor studied to get psychic power to heal. I accidentally realized that I have received healing power when I felt the air in mysterious way during fasting. So I have a hard time explaining exactly even I am the founder. Scholars and men of intelligence have been studying this phenomenon but modern science can't solve it. But I believe that day will come naturally.

Does Usui Reiki Ryoho use any medicine and are there any side effects?

Never uses medical equipment. Staring at affected area, breathing onto it, stroking with hands, laying on of hands and patting lightly with hands are the way of treatment.

Do I need to have knowledge of medicine?

My method is beyond a modern science so you do not need knowledge of medicine. If brain disease occurs, I treat a head. If it's a stomachache, I treat a stomach. If it's an eye disease, I treat eyes. You don't have to take bitter medicine or stand for hot moxa treatment. It takes short time for a treatment with staring at affected area or breathing onto it or laying on of hands or stroking with hands. These are the reason why my method is very original.

What do famous medical scientists think of this method?

The famous medical scientists seem very reasonable. European medical scientists have severe criticism towards medicine.

To return to the subject, Dr. Nagai of Teikoku Medical University says, "we as doctors do diagnose, record and comprehend illnesses but we don't know how to treat them."

Dr. Kondo says, "it is not true that medical science made a great progress. It is the biggest fault in the modern medical science that we don't take notice of psychological affect.

Dr. Kuga says, "it is a fact that psychological therapy and other kind of healing treatment done by healers without doctor's training works better than doctors, depending on type of illnesses or patient's personality or application of treatment. Also the doctors who try to repel and exclude psychological healers without doctor's training are narrow-minded.

From Nihon Iji Shinpo

It is obvious fact that, doctors, medical scientists and pharmacists recognize the affect of my method and become a pupil.

What is the government's reaction?

On February 6th, 1922, at the Standing Committee on Budget of House of Representatives, a member of the Diet Dr. Matsushita asked for government's view about the fact that people who do not have doctor's training have been treating many patients with psychological or spiritual method of treatment.

Mr. Ushio, a government delegate says, "a little over 10 years ago people thought hypnosis is a work of long-nosed goblin but nowadays study has been done and it's applied to mentally ill patients. It is very difficult to solve human intellect with just science. Doctors follow the instruction how to treat patients by medical science, but it's not a medical treatment such as electric therapy or just touching with hands to all illnesses." So my Usui Reiki Ryoho does not violate the Medical Practitioners Law or Shin-Kyu (acupuncture and moxa treatment) Management Regulation.

People would think that this kind of healing power is gifted to the selected people, not by training.

No, that isn't true. Every existence has healing power. Plants, trees, animals, fish and insects, but especially a human as the lord of creation has remarkable power. Usui Reiki Ryoho is materialized the healing power that human has.

Then, can anybody receive Denju (first teaching) of Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Of course, a man, woman, young or old, people with knowledge or without knowledge, anybody who has a common sense can receive the power accurately in a short time and can heal selves and others. I have taught to more than one thousand people but no one is failed. Everyone is able to heal illness with just Shoden. You may think it is inscrutable to get the healing power in a short time but it is reasonable. It's the feature of my method that heals difficult illnesses easily.

If I can heal others, can I heal myself?

If you can't heal yourself, how can you heal others.

How can I receive Okuden?

Okuden includes Hatsureiho, patting with hands method, stroking with hands method, pressing with hands method, telesthetic method and propensity method. I will teach it to people who have learned Shoden and who are good students, good conduct and enthusiasts.

Are there any other levels?
Yes, there is another level called Shinpiden etc. 

 

The Secret Method to Invite Happiness

The Spiritual Medicine for All Diseases

For today only, do not anger.

Do not worry, and be thankful.

Endeavour your work and be kind to people.

Gassho and repeat them in your mind

at the beginning and the end of each day.

Usui Reiki Ryoho to Improve your mind and body

Founder, Mikao Usui

 

With Reiki I see

In ways nontraditionally

 

Each morning I awake

And speak to the fates

 

Through silence so profound

That one hears without sound

 

The ears of my soul

Behold colors of the whole

 

Blues and greens

Even purple sheens

 

Other spectrums show

Such a privilege to know

 

Universal energy quiets our fears

While giving us the joy of tears

 

We are grateful for this opportunity

To experience our true divinity

 

-Gouthum Karadi

" Instead of seeking many other medicines to cure their illness, I wish people would always honor their own body's healing ability and take good care of themselves." 

- Meiji Emperor

 

  The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. When translating Japanese into English we must keep in mind that an exact translation is difficult. The Japanese language has many levels of meaning. Therefore the context the word is being used in must be kept in mind when attempting to communicate its essence. Because these words are used in a spiritual healing context, a Japanese/English dictionary does not provide the depth of meaning we seek, as its definitions are based on common everyday Japanese. As an example, Rei is often defined as ghost and Ki as vapor and while these words vaguely point in the direction of meaning we seek, they fall far short of the understanding that is needed.

When seeking a definition from a more spiritual context, we find that Rei can be defined as the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe. Rei is a subtle wisdom that permeates everything, both animate and inanimate. This subtle wisdom guides the evolution of all creation ranging from the unfolding of galaxies to the development of life. On a human level, it is available to help us in times of need and to act as a source of guidance in our lives. Because of its infinite nature, it is all knowing. Rei is also called God and has many other names depending on the culture that has named it.

Ki is the non-physical energy that animates all living things. Ki is flowing in everything that is alive including plants, animals and humans. When a person's Ki is high, they will feel strong, confident, and ready to enjoy life and take on it's challenges. When it is low, they will feel weak and are more likely to get sick. We receive Ki from the air we breath, from food, sunshine, and from sleep. It is also possible to increase our Ki by using breathing exercises and meditation. When a person dies, their Ki leaves the physical body. Ki is also the Chi of China, the prana of India, the Ti or Ki of the Hawaiians, and has also been called odic force, orgone, bioplasma and life force.

With the above information in mind, Reiki can be defined as a non-physical healing energy made up of life force energy that is guided by the Higher Intelligence, or spiritually guided life force energy. This is a functional definition as it closely parallels the experience of those who practice Reiki therapy in that Reiki energy seems to have an intelligence of its own flowing where it is needed in the client and creating the healing conditions necessary for the individuals needs. It cannot be guided by the mind, therefore it is not limited by the experience or ability of the practitioner. Neither can it be misused as it always creates a healing effect. ( It must be kept in mind that Reiki is not the same as simple life force energy as life force energy by itself can be influenced by the mind and because of this, can create benefit as well as cause problems including ill health.)

The source or cause of health comes from the Ki that flows through and around the individual rather than from the functional condition of the physical organs and tissues. It is Ki that animates the physical organs and tissues as it flows through them and therefore is responsible for creating a healthy condition. If the flow of Ki is disrupted, the physical organs and tissues will be adversely affected. Therefore, it is a disruption in the flow of Ki that is the main cause of illness. 

An important attribute of Ki is that it responds to ones thoughts and feelings. Ki will flow more strongly or be weakened in its action depending on the quality of ones thoughts and feelings. It is our negative thoughts and feelings that are the main cause of restriction in the flow of Ki. All negative or dis-harmonious thoughts or feelings will cause a disruption in the flow of Ki. As will environmental disruptions. Even Western medicine recognizes the role played by the mind in creating illness and some Western doctors state that as much as 98% of illness is caused directly or indirectly by the mind. Doctor's use the knowledge about placebo daily, when people confide in them.

It must be understood that the mind exists not only in the brain, but also through-out the body. The nervous system extends to every organ and tissue in the body and so the mind exists here also. It is also known that the mind even extends outside the body in a subtle energy field 2 to 3 feet thick called the aura which has been verified by Kirlian and other photographic techniques. Because of this, it is more appropriate to call our mind a mind/body as the mind and body are so closely linked. Psychologists have also conducted numerous scientific experiements which prove the existense of "psychosomatics".

Therefore, our negative thoughts are not just in the brain, but also collect in various locations through-out the body and in the aura. The places where negative thoughts and feelings collect is where Ki is restricted in its flow. The physical organs that exist at these locations are restricted in their functioning. If the negative thoughts and feelings are not eliminated quickly, illness results.

The negative thoughts and feelings that are lodged in the unconscious mind/body are the greatest problem as we are not aware of them and therefore, we are greatly hampered in changing or eliminating them. (Reference: C.G. Jung's Collective Works.)

The great value of Reiki therapy is that because it is guided by the Higher Intelligence, it knows where to go and how to respond to restrictions in the flow of Ki. It can work directly in the unconscious parts of the mind/body which contain negative Ki-inhibiting thoughts and feelings and eliminate them. As Reiki flows through a sick or unhealthy area, it breaks up and washes away any negative thoughts or feelings lodged in the unconscious mind/body thus allowing a normal healthy flow of Ki to resume. As this happens, the unhealthy physical organs and tissues become properly nourished with Ki and begin functioning in a balanced healthy way thus replacing illness with health.

This non-invasive, completely benign healing technique is becoming more and more popular. As western medicine continues to explore alternative methods of healing, Reiki therapy is destined to play an important role as an accepted and valued healing practice in the future of humanity!