The Japanese art of energy healing

The Ancient Origins of Reiki

The pre- Usui origins of Reiki are thought to come from a Tibetan Buddhist healing technique called Medicine Buddha. It involves the laying on of hands, similar to Reiki. The ability to do Medicine Buddha healing is transmitted to the student through an empowerment, and the Reiki Usui developed is believed to be a Tibetan technique that has been largely lost.

It is known that techniques of this kind are easily lost due to the failure of a teacher to pass the knowledge on. Therefore, it is important to teach as widely as possible so that such a valuable practice runs no further risk of being lost.

It is known that techniques of this kind are easily lost due to the failure of a teacher to pass the knowledge on. Therefore, it is important to teach as widely as possible so that such a valuable practice runs no further risk of being lost.

According to Phyllis Furumoto, the current Reiki Grand Master, the formula for contacting higher energies that Usui found in the Sanskrit sutras of Buddhist monasteries was the sutra on the Buddha of healing. This sutra was translated into English by Raoul Birnbaum and is presented in his book “The healing Buddha”. The essence of this sutra is that there is a spiritual supreme being known as the Bodhisattva Supreme healer, who is available to assist those in need of healing. The formula for contacting this higher power involves physical and spiritual purification, meditation, repeating mantras and other practices. The most important part of the formula is the dedication of ones life to helping others. The Bodhisattva Supreme Healer is said to bestow great blessings of healing and enlightenment on anyone who sincerely follows this formula.