Jikiden Reiki

Jikiden Reiki stands for Reiki teachings from an original authentic Japanese lineage. This lineage goes from Usui sensei to Dr. Hayashi to Mrs. Chiyoko Yamaguchi (who started learning Reiki from him in 1938 when she was 17 years old) to her son Tadao, with whom I took my training in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada last fall. Because Jikiden Reiki was not passed down through Mrs. Takata it lacks the Westernization of Reiki as it is currently taught in the West. Jikiden Reiki allows you to experience a Japanese form of Reiki in its original beauty and simplicity. All seminars will follow exactly the same format so that Jikiden Reiki is always passed on in its original, simple form. Jikiden Reiki Shoden and Okuden seminars give you all you need to know in order to treat yourself and others with Jikiden Reiki. When asked which version of Reiki is better Western Usui Reiki or Jikiden Reiki, I always recommend both.

Reiju in Jikiden Reiki

Chiyoko Yamaguchi’s first Reiki seminar included Reiju (commonly known as attunements or initiations in the West) from Dr Hayashi and others that had achieved the Shihan or master's level. It is not uncommon in Jikiden Reiki for students to receive attunements from more than one person. Jikiden Reiki practitioners are encouraged to receive Reiju as often as possible, and the more people that we can get to help with Reiju in our seminars the better for everyone involved! Personally, I also prefer not to think of Reiju as an "empowerment" or an "attunement" since I feel that these words do not accurately convey the Japanese meaning of Reiju. It is one of those words that we cannot describe very well because it is a concept that is quite foreign to the West, and therefore has no roots in our Western languages. Rather than try to translate Reiju, I feel it is more appropriate to simply call it "Reiju". Jikiden Reiju are scheduled each month. This is a great opportunity to receive Reiju to tune up your Reiki hands and keep your energy "pipe" clean! The fee for Reiju is $25.

Jikiden Reiki first level Shoden

You will receive 3 Reiju (attunements). You will learn about:
   The history of Reiki - Usui Sensei's life
   The history of Jikiden Reiki - the Yamaguchi family
   The objectives of Jikiden Reiki
   Gokai - the five Reiki Principles in Japanese
   Reiki Mawashi
   The concept of Byosen
   The first Shirushi (symbol)
   Learn and practice Ketsueki Kokan (blood circulation technique)
   Reiki Okuri (a method used to feel the Reiki energy flowing)
   Hatsurei-Ho (a method used to practice Reiki at home)
   Reiki practice/exchange

Jikiden Reiki Shoden Schedule

Jikiden Reiki Shoden: March 20 & Mar 21, 2010
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2010
Jikiden Reiju: Apr 24, 2010
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: May 15 & 16 2010
Jikiden Reiju: May 22, 2010
Course Fee: $333 including manual.
Certificates in English and Japanese.

Jikiden Reiki second level Okuden,

   You will receive 2 reiju (attunements).
   You will learn about:
   Reviewing contents of Shoden level
   The second Shirushi
   A treatment used to help psychological issues
   The Jumon for distant healing and practicing
   Look at Kokai Denju (the notes Usui Sensei left)
   Reiki practice/exchange
   Reiki Kokan, a candle ceremony introduced by Hayashi sensei
T   his workshop takes place on two consecutive days from 10am to 5 pm.

Jikiden Reiki Okuden Schedule:

Jikiden Reiki Okuden: October 9, 2010

Course Fee: $425 including manual.
Certificates in English and Japanese.

Click on icon to open an original Jikiden Reiki Institute brochure from Japan (English translation) in .PDF format

If after completing Jikiden Reiki Shoden and Okuden, you wish to go on to teach others how to use this wonderful gift we all have, you may want to become a teacher.

Students wishing to teach Jikiden Reiki seminars must know the contents of the seminars very well and be able to recite the Gokai (The five Reiki Principles) in Japanese. If you intend to take the Shihan Kaku course, it is recommended that you attend several seminars as well as fulfilling the requirements below, so that you feel confident in teaching the material involved. Students are expected to prepare well to maintain the high standard of Jikiden Reiki teachers.

There are two teacher levels in Jikiden Reiki. A Shihan Kaku (assistant teacher) can teach Shoden level seminars. After a period of experience teaching Shoden, assistant teachers can become Jikiden Reiki Shihan (teacher) and may then teach both Shoden and Okuden level seminars.