Last week, in our exploration of the Eight Fold Path and the Reiki Precepts we discussed the ‘intention of non-ill will and the intention of non-cruelty’. An intention is a thought and thoughts are often followed by words and actions. So this week we follow ‘right intention’ with ‘right speech’. In the Saccavibhanga Sutta right […]
Reiki Inspired by Buddhism: 4 Right Intention
The similarity between the Reiki Precepts and the Eight Fold Path although striking, is not surprising. Usui Sensei studied Buddhism and Reiki was born of Buddhist practice. This week we continue our exploration of The Eight Fold Path and contemplate ‘right intention’. Last week, in discussing Reiki Healing, we touched on the important role of […]
Reiki Inspired by Buddhism: 3 Right View (2)
Last week we began exploring the concept of ‘right view’ or ‘right understanding’. This involves us accepting The Four Noble Truths: All life is suffering. The cause of suffering is craving. The end of suffering comes with the release from craving. Release comes from following the Eight Fold Path. Our ‘craving’ and ‘clinging to’ causes […]
Reiki inspired by Buddhism: 1 The Eight Fold Path
The similarity between the Reiki Precepts and the Eight Fold Path although striking, is not surprising. Usui Sensei studied Buddhism and Reiki was born of Buddhist practice. Reiki is both learned and experienced. You cannot become a Reiki practitioner just by reading a book. The same is true for Buddhism: reading the suttas and actually […]
The Reiki Precepts: 6 Daily Meditation
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. Over the last few weeks, we have explored how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. The final guideline in the Reiki Precepts, literally translated, reads: “every morning […]
The Reiki Precepts: 5 “Be kind to people”
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. Today, let’s explore the Precept “be kind to people”. This Precept […]
The Reiki Precepts: 4 “Work diligently”
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. In recent weeks, we’ve been exploring how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. Today, let’s explore the Precept “Work diligently”. The dictionary defines diligent as: ‘earnest and […]
The Reiki Precepts: 3 “Thank for everything”
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. Over the next few weeks, we will explore how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. Today, let’s explore the Precept “Thank for everything”. Gratitude is a wonderful […]
The Reiki Precepts: 2 “Don’t worry”
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. Over the next few weeks, we will explore how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. Today, let’s explore the Precept “Don’t worry”. Worrying makes us tired, clouds […]
The Reiki Precepts: 1 Anger Management
The Reiki Precepts are a set of guidelines by which we may live our lives, and combined with Reiki healing, offer us a path to enlightenment. Over the next few weeks, we will explore how we can put the Reiki Precepts into action. Today, let’s explore the Precept “Don’t get angry”. Anger is a secondary […]