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 and her masters 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 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. Every  Reiki Shoden and Okuden students are registered with the Jikiden Reiki Institute or Jikiden Reiki Kenkyu Kai which is located in Kyoto Japan. When asked which version of Reiki is better Western Usui Reiki or Jikiden Reiki, I always recommend both. Each has its own positives. Jikiden Brochure

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.

JJikiden Reiki Reiju Sat Aug 21 2010 1:30-2p
Jikiden Reiki Reiju Sun Sept 12, 2010 1:30-2p
Jikiden Reiki Reiju Sun Oct 24, 2010 1:1:30-2p
Jikiden Reiki Reiju Sun Nov 14 2010 1:30-2p
Jikiden Reiki Reiju Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:30-2p
Jikiden Reiki Reiju Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:30-2p

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
   All Jikiden Shoden students are centrally registered with the Jikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, Japan

Jikiden Reiki Shoden Schedule

Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9a-5p & Sun Aug 15, 2010 9a-1p
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Sat Sept 11, 2010 9a-5p & Sun Sep 12, 2010 9a-1p
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9a-5p & Sun Oct 17, 2010 9a-1p
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9a-5:30p & Sun Nov 14 2010 9a-1p
Jikiden Reiki Shoden: Sat Dec 4 2010 9a-5:30p & Sat  Dec 11, 2010 9a-1p

Course Fee: $350 including manual. Certificates in English and Japanese.
Currently a  scholarship is available. Call us at 206-725-8591 to talk about it.  

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
   All Jikiden Okuden students are centrally registered with the Jikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, Japan
This workshop takes place on two days from 9am to 5:30 pm. the first day and from 9a-1p the second day day.

Jikiden Reiki Okuden Schedule:

Jikiden Reiki Okuden: Sat Oct 23, 2010 9a-5:30p & Sun Oct 24, 2010 9a-1p
Jikiden Reiki Okuden: Sat Jan 8, 2011 9a-5:30p & Sun Jan 9 2010 9a-1p

Course Fee: $450 including manual. Certificates in English and Japanese.

Jikiden Reiki Exchange or Jikiden Reiki Share offered on the following weekend days from 2-5p. You must have at least Jikiden Reiki Shoden to participate in treating in Reiki Shoden Share/Exchange. Anyone can receive a treatment.

Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sat Aug 21 2010 2-5p
Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sun Sep 12, 2010 2-5p
Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sun Oct 17, 2010 2-5p
Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sun Nov 14 2010 2-5p
Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sat Dec 18, 2010 2-5p
Jikiden Reiki Exchange Sat Jan 15 2011 2-5p

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

Further Jikiden Studies

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

Students wishing to teach Jikiden Reiki seminars must know the contents of the Shoden and Okuden 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 required that you attend at least two Shoden and Okuden seminars one of which must be taken with Tadao Yamaguchi or another person that he has designated as Dai Shihan, or initiating Shihan, as well as fulfilling the requirements below, so that a Jikiden student feels 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. In order to apply to take the Shihan Kaku seminar a Jikiden Reiki student must first treat at least 40 human beings hands-on for a minimum of 120 hours and document each treatment and giving a long treatment synopsis for at least 10 of the 40 clients. This year the Shihan Kaku seminar cost about $1400 USD.  All Jikiden Shihan kaku are centrally registered with the Jikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, Japan

After teaching at least 10 students Jikiden Shoden over a period of 6 months to a year or more and getting written feedback from at least 10 students, an assistant teachers can apply to take the Shihan seminar to become Jikiden Reiki Shihan (teacher) and then may teach both Shoden and Okuden level seminars. Part of becoming a Shihan involves buying the Gokai No Sho scroll and pictures of Usui sensei, Hayashi sensei, and Chiyoko sensei. The cost of the Gokai No Sho and pictures is the monetary equivalent of 300, 000 Japanese yen or about $3,200 USD This year the Shihan seminar costs about $800 USD. This is essentially a franchise to teach Jikiden reiki. All Jikiden Shihan are centrally registered with the Jikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, Japan