Usui Reiki Ryoho

[Patricia Anderson]

Reiki is a spiritual practice of channeling spiritual energy from a
never-ending Universal source that brings about healing. So Reiki can
be loosely defined as being spiritual energy and the word Ryoho stands
for therapy, remedy, and healing, curing method. This name is the
original name given to Reiki by Mikao Usui. It is also called Usui
Reiki Ryoho, Reiki Ryoho or even shortened to Reiho. The story goes
that Usui achieved enlightenment (satori) on the mountain Kurama Yama
and he went on to use his wisdom to develop a form of healing and path
for spiritual growth that was Reiki.
Reiki as an art has always been passed on through the ages in the form
of oral tradition from teacher to student that includes initiation and
teachings to be able to receive and transmit the spiritual universal
energy, share love and compassion to bring about healing and harmony.
Usui Reiki Ryoho is taught at 3 levels:
? The beginning level is called Shoden which teaches the student to
access the Universal energy for themselves as a method of self-
healing.
? The second level is the level of Attunement called Okuden which
increases the power and versatility and is for directing the flow of
that energy and healing others. Here the initiate is introduced to
three of the four sacred symbols of Reiki namely Cho Ku Ray, Sei He Ki
and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen.
? Shinpiden is the teacher level and it empowers the initiate with the
knowledge of the fourth symbol of Reiki called Dai Ko Myo and the
student now can initiate others to the practice of this healing
tradition called Reiki.
In Dr. Usui Sensei's words, "Reiki Ryoho is a spiritual healing
technique and an energy healing technique". This spiritual healing
takes place when one's energies are in perfect tune with the Universal
Consciousness which brings about wellness and relief from pain and
disturbances in the energies of the mind, body and spirit. Reiki Ryoho
is an expression of Universal Love, a form of love that is Universal
and Unconditional Love expands over all life and attunes with Divine
Love. Reiki Ryoho also raises the vibrations of the mind, body and
spirit to perfectly resonate in sync with the vibrations of the Divine
thus promoting Harmony and Peace not just on a personal level but also
to all whose lives come in contact with ours and in effect manifests
on a global level. It is a self-help natural technique that can be
safely used and can be synchronized with any other form of healing
that brings about personal growth and transformation on all levels.
An important thing to note that Usui Reiki Ryoho can't be taught by
everybody, there are many Reiki schools but Usui Reiki Ryoho is a
specialized branch that requires specialized training in order to
teach it. Lastly, Dr. Usui used the following words to sum up the
principles of Reiki: "Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, do
not anger. Honor your parents, teachers and elders. Earn your living
honestly. Show gratitude to every living thing."