Reiki

Reiki

We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows
within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and
nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force
nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital
functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished
function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted
when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts
or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach
themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life
force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the
physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and
charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the
energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts
and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart
and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy
pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Some regard Reiki symbols as sacred and secret.
They are simply symbols. The sacred lives in their
energy.

Each symbol holds an energy, represents a truth,
and can be used to invoke its meaning; thus, its
effect.

It is important to know that Usui Sensei did not begin
attuning others to Reiki with symbols. He initially
taught the individual five principles and unique
energies each symbol represented. Thus, if one
understands the energy, the symbols themselves
were not needed to invoke their power.

Cho Ku Rei

The first of the Usui symbols is
commonly known as The Power
Symbol. Pronounced in Japanese
as Cho- Koo- Ray, it is learned in
Reiki levels 1 & 2. It means Put all
the power of the Universe here
and is most often drawn by the
practitioner’s dominant hand on
each of his/her palms before
sending treatment. Additionally, it
is often drawn on the recipient’s
Crown Chakra before a session
thoroughly begins. It can be
placed wherever the practitioner
feels whether on him/herself or
the recipient.

Drawing it, imagining it or
chanting it three times can invoke
Cho Ku Rei.

Sei Hei Ki

This the second symbol used in
Usui Reiki. It is taught in Reiki level
2 is most commonly known as The
Emotional Symbol. It is pronounced
Say- Hay- Kee. It means God and
humanity become one. It is most
often used when there is an
emotional release or build up in the
recipient.

Invoke Sei Hei Ki the same way as
Cho Ku Rei.

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen

This is Usui Reiki Distant
Healing Symbol. It is taught in
level 2 and means May the
Buddha in me connect to the
Buddha in you to promote
harmony and peace.
Pronounced Hon- Sha- Zee-
Show- Nen, it travels unhindered
through time and space. It is
most often used in distant
healings and attunements and
is perhaps the jewel of
understanding Reiki.

Invoke Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen the
same way as Sei Hei Ki.

Usui Master Symbol Dai Ko
Myo

The Usui Master symbol, Dai Ko
Myo is taught and given in the
Master Level. This is the last
symbol Usui used in attunements.
Like it’s Tibetan sister, it heals the
spiritual state of the recipient and
connects the individual with his/her
greatest potential. It means Great
Being of the Universe Shine on Me.

Invoke Dai Ko Myo the same as
Hon Sho Ze Sho Nen.

Tibetan Dai Ko Myo or Dumo

This beautiful and powerful symbol
was not originally taught in Usui
Reiki Ryoho. However, the symbol
gained so much popularity, it
became systematic to include it in
attunements. Pronounced Dye- Ko-
Myo or Doomo, it Connects the body
and the mind in order to grow
spiritually. Dumo is used whenever
the practitioner feels and often in
every session.

Invoke Dumo by either drawing,
imagining or chanting its name
three times.