Reiki History & Origins Flashcards
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What does the Japanese word 'Rei' mean in the context of Reiki?
Answer: Universal or spiritual wisdom
In the context of Reiki, 'Rei' refers to universal or higher-dimensional spiritual wisdom that guides the life energy.
What does the Japanese word 'Ki' mean in the context of Reiki?
Answer: Life energy or vital force
Ki refers to the life energy or vital force that flows through all living things, similar to the Chinese concept of 'Qi' or 'Chi'.
How long did Mikao Usui fast and meditate on Mount Kurama before receiving the Reiki energy?
Answer: 21 days
Usui fasted and meditated for 21 days on Mount Kurama, after which he experienced a powerful spiritual awakening and received the Reiki gift.
Which of Usui's students became a naval officer and later passed Reiki teachings to Hawayo Takata?
Answer: Chujiro Hayashi
Chujiro Hayashi was a retired naval officer who learned from Usui, opened his own Reiki clinic, and later attuned Hawayo Takata to the master level.
Hawayo Takata reportedly charged what amount for a Reiki Master attunement in her time?
Answer: $10,000
Takata charged $10,000 for the Reiki Master level attunement, which she justified as ensuring the student's serious commitment to the practice.
After Hawayo Takata's death, who became the Grandmaster of the Usui Shiki Ryoho lineage she represented?
Answer: Phyllis Lei Furumoto
Phyllis Lei Furumoto, Takata's granddaughter, became the Grandmaster of the Usui Shiki Ryoho lineage following Takata's death in 1980.