This one and a half hour webclass explores how, in our modern world, we think of death as something to be feared; there might be pain, there will be loss and then there is the unknown. But through the spiritual practice of the system of Reiki we can learn to face the idea of death and death itself.
Listen to this musical celebration of our celestial origins and remember that we truly are the universe and the universe is us.
The system of Reiki is a Japanese practice and the principles of it align closely with many other Japanese Arts. One special Japanese Art is that of making and drinking tea.
Here’s a photo of our lovely Reiki Level III Shinpiden group from San Francisco.
Recently re-entering my daily life after the Washington, DC Shinpiden class, I was struck by the changes I’ve been able to embrace since I first started studying with the International House of Reiki 8 years ago. I’m more grounded and expanded, usually both at the same time! If you knew me well, you’d know what a miracle that is. I’m also more compassionate and strong in my own meditation and personal healing, clearer and more effective as a healer for others. Far from perfect, I am nonetheless more calmly and sanely me, in ways I couldn’t have guessed when I began this path.
When I was a young priest I had occasion to visit a contemplative community of sisters. An old sister opened the door. Knowing that I was a new priest, she asked for my first blessing. I stood over this contemplative and drew on every resource I knew to invoke the most intimate blessing. As I was completing the blessing, it struck me how ironical this situation was…
Here is a group photo of the lovely Washington DC Shinpiden Reiki Level III class.
