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REIJUREIJU is an "empowerment" method used in the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai in Tokyo. It was first introduced to the world at large in August 1999, at a conference of Reiki Masters in Vancouver B.C., by Mr. Hiroshi Doi, a member of the Usui Gakkai. We were told in Vancouver that Reiju was the empowerment method used by Mikao Usui (though the version demonstrated by Mr. Doi was his own Gendai Reiju). Within the next year, we learned that an English Reiki teacher, Chris Marsh, had established connections with several people in Japan who had learned Reiki from Usui himself (see article about these contacts, written by Reiki Master Andrew Bowling). One of these is a Buddhist nun and a niece of Usui's wife (surname Suzuki). These people began teaching Chris the method - which they call Usui-Do (the "Usui Way") or Usui Teàte ("Usui hand-application") - as they had learned it, including a Reiju procedure slightly different than Mr. Doi's. Clearly, there were several (at least) versions of Usui's teachings. He tailored his teaching very specifically to suit the interests and abilities of each individual student; and his own knowledge and understanding naturally evolved over time, as well. Dave King, for example, teaches a version of Usui-Do that does not include Reiju and has nothing to do with healing others; it is strictly a way of spiritual self-connection. The Usui-Do that Chris Marsh has been learning, though also primarily for one's own spiritual awakening, does involve some healing of others. It's widely accepted that Usui himself was greatly renowned as a healer (his fame in this regard coming from his healing of countless victims of the 1923 Kanto earthquake). And one of Usui's final students, Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, is the one who focused Usui's teachings almost completely toward the healing of others. Most likely, it was also Hayashi who began calling the method Reiki. In any case, energetic empowerments of some kind are fundamental to Reiki as currently practiced. These are often called "attunements." Since learning the Usui Reiju procedure given to Chris Marsh by the Japanese students, I've been using it exclusively -- with remarkable results, both in person and remotely. As with Reiki practice in general, the energy itself is the best teacher. It continues to increase my intuition and the effectiveness of my Reiju (which incorporates the "purifying" aspects of Johrei, as well as Reiki). My conscious intent, in using the Reiju procedure, is to open what I call the Source-dimension within the recipient. I feel that every particle of matter is created and sustained by this non-physical Source-dimension within it -- and my intent is to open and expand the continuous flow of this Source-energy, for our awakening and well-being. If you would like to receive Usui Reiju, it's my pleasure to give. Please email and tell me whether you have previous Reiki experience or not, and when you would like to receive the Reiju (a day and time when you can be undisturbed and consciously receptive for 10-15 minutes). For those who would like to learn to give Usui Reiju, it's taught as part of Shinpiden (3rd-level Reiki). Please feel free to email me about that, as well (distance is no problem; I have students all over the world).
BELOW are descriptions of various people's Reiju experiences, which they have kindly allowed me to post:
(more) About Reiju || (more) Reiju Experiences Reiju experiences may differ greatly from person to person, as you can see from the above descriptions. Reiki is a subtle energy, often perceived differently even by one person at different times. There is no such thing as a "normal" or "standard" or "typical" Reiki experience. Please do not expect your Reiki/Reiju experiences to match the ones described here; just be receptive and allow each experience to be what it is. And please feel free to send a description of your own experience, via the email link at the bottom of the page. |
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