Q. How do I become a Gendai Reiki Practitioner or Master Teacher?
In a Gendai class, one will learn several methods for
increasing one's own ability to open as a channel to the Reiki energy. In the
Gakkai, it was not the case that one received one attunement for each level, and
that was it. Rather, one would go to the Gakkai and each time would be given
Reiju, an attunement. There were no separate attunements for different levels,
one would be given the same Reiju or attunement over and over. As one's
sensitivity to energy developed and blossomed, one would be given more
information and taught more material.
Gendai, as it is taught today, is taught in four levels;
Shoden, beginning level; Okuden, deep inside; Shinpiden, mystery and Gokuikaiden,
which leads to Shihan, teacher level.
In the Shoden level,
one is given a series of attunements to set up a circuit for the Reiki energy to
flow through, and then further purify the channel that is set up. One is also
taught the basics of the hand positions for self and others. The instruction
also includes techniques for using Reiki in groups, for cleansing and purifying
objects, such as crystals, food, et cetera. One is also taught several
meditation techniques to cleanse the body and open to the energy, and a
meditation for cleansing and opening the chakras.
In Okuden,
one is given three attunements, one to each of the symbols that are taught at
the second level of Reiki. In Japanese, the symbols are referred to as Focus,
Harmony and Connection. Each symbol represents a doorway or connection to a
different type of energy. The kotodama or mantra, sound, of the symbol is
taught, as well as appropriate ways to use the symbols. Also taught are further
techniques for working with another person and with one's self, and a meditation
called Hatsureiho, which helps one to enhance your opening to the Reiki energy
and which also helps one to grow spiritually.
At the Shinpiden level
one is given three more attunements, all to the Master symbol. At this stage
one begins to work much more deeply on connection to the higher vibration of the
Reiki energy, and also deeper in terms of self healing. The Gendai concepts
teach that the purpose of life is to reach true happiness. This was also taught
by Usui-sensei. There are techniques taught for self-purifying and self-healing
as well as some tradition healing techniques.
At Gokuikaiden,
the highest level, one begins the journey as a teacher of Reiki. (Reiki Master
or Shihan.) The steps to educate and qualify a Reki Master are taught, as well
as deeper understandings of the principles and purposes of Reiki. At this
level, one is also taught the procedures for performing the attunement or
transformation techniques necessary to teach Reiki to others.
Recommended Reading:
Hiroshi Doi is the creator of Gendai Reiki and the
author of Iyashino Gendai Reiki Ho, which means "Modern Reiki Method for
Healing".
His book can be ordered from Amazon.com.
ISBN
0-9688100-0-4
