What is Reiki ?

Although the two verses of the Lotus sutras are considered lost, we see that the prayerful invocation of the name of the Lotus sutras was the first clue Dr. Mikao Usui received. This invocation is the sum and substance of the Lotus Sutras themselves: Nam-myoho renge kyo. The meaning of this mantra is :"I devote my life to the mystic law of cause and effect (karma) that is woven into the warp and weft of the universe's existence43".Dr. Mikao Usui shared this knowledge and empowerment with the world through the Usui Shiki Ryoho - 'Usui universal energy art of healing'. Today this is known also as Reiki - universal life-force energy healing.

Reiki energy is naturally available to all living beings from birth. In time, various life experiences, emotional and mental stress obstruct the flow of Reiki and the natural healing connection is distorted.
Just as television waves flow in the atmosphere but require a suitable receiver tuned to its frequency to reproduce the sound and visual picture, similarly individuals need to be "re-attuned" to the Reiki energy to remain healthy or regain lost health.

The Reiki Sensei - Initiating Master, makes these attunements by a special confidential process whereby the Reiki energy channel in each individual is opened fully and permanently sealed in the 'open and receiving' mode. Thus a new Reiki "channel" is created through whom this healing energy passes.
These individuals are taught how to heal themselves using this energy. This life-long ability can be used to heal oneself and others as well. It comes naturally and the results are often surprising even when you know what to expect.

The Master connects the individual to Reiki at the spiritual level the Master himself is - the greater his advancement, the higher the level of connection. Before approaching a Master, it is advisable to see what are the results of his teachings and the methods used by finding out how the Reiki Channels created by the Master are doing in life. Of those who work with commitment to self-healing with Reiki, how many have shifted their lives sufficiently? This will give you a reliable indication as to what you may reasonably expect from the Master.