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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 two below. The first one is very close to what most Reiki practitioners highlight. The second one I think is more contemplative, so I am offering the two interpretations to you. Both of 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.
International House of Reiki
Precepts:
The esoteric teachings to invite blessings
The spiritual medicine of having strayed from universal truth:
Today only
Do not anger
Do not worry
Be grateful
Practice this diligently
Be kind to yourself and others
Perform Gassho in the morning and evening
Be mindful about this in your heart/mind
Chant with your mouth
Improve your heart/mind and body
Usui's teachings (dharma) to cure and heal one's True Self
The founder Usui Mikao
The International House of Reiki
Precepts - second interpretation
The esoteric teaching to invite blessings
The spiritual medicine of having strayed from universal truths:
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
Perform Gassho in the morning and evening
Embody this in your heart/mind
Chant with your mouth
Improve your heart/mind and body
Usui's teachings (dharma) to cure and heal one's True Self
The founder Usui Mikao
These precepts are taught in my Usui Reiki Rhoyo classes.