Debi Fowler
Shinpiden Reiki Master presents
Reiki:
An unexpected journey into energy, consciousness, and the mystery of being human
Reiki Precepts
Mikao Usui's Reiki precepts are a code of practice, meant to be recited daily, to contemplate their meaning. Due to the precepts being written in kanji, there are various interpretations to be found. The precepts that I am highlighting come from the ones written on the memorial erected in 1927 at Saihoji Temple in Tokyo by his students.
I have listed three below. The first one is very close to what most Reiki practitioners highlight. These are quoted from Frans Stiene's* book, The Inner Heart of Reiki.
I hope you find one that resonates with you and begin your own contemplative practice of the precepts.
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*Frans Stiene one of the founders of The International House of Reiki, author, and renowned Reiki practitioner/teacher/master/historian.
The Precepts
Today only
Do not anger
Do not worry
Be grateful
Practice this diligently
Be kind to yourself and others
Today only
Develop your heart/mind (release anger)
Put your heart/mind in order (release worry)
Let go of your attachments to feelings and emotions (be grateful)
Practice this diligently
Show compassion to yourself and others
Today only
Do not bear anger, for anger is illusion.
Do not worry, for fear is distraction.
Be true to your way and you being.
Be compassionate to yourself and others, for this is the center of Buddhahood.