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.
In last week’s blog we began an in-depth look at the precept; show compassion to yourself and others. Today we want to have a look at yet another layer of this precept which is often not discussed in Reiki classes.
We all know the Reiki precepts but in this blog we wanted to focus on the deeper aspects of the precept “Be compassionate to yourself and others”.
The traditional Japanese system of Reiki uses several symbols and mantras in its teachings and ongoing practices. These symbols and mantras are tools that help you deepen your understanding of and directly experience your true nature.
The phrase, the system of Reiki is a spiritual practice, has become a household expression for many Reiki teachers and practitioners. But, what does it mean? And, how do we engage in Reiki as a spiritual practice?
The other day someone asked me:
Frans, do you do Reiki drumming?
I said:
No, but I do Reiki knitting!
A look at the International House of Reiki web classes through one students eyes.
I have been a practitioner since 2004, but it wasn’t until 2008 I was able to go to a Shinpiden class with Frans. The Shinpiden class and all future classes I have taken with the International House of Reiki have changed my life and my practice.
In many Asian teachings, including Buddhism, karma is an important concept. Since Usui Mikao, the founder of the system of Reiki, was a Japanese Buddhist practitioner, we wondered: Is the concept of karma contained within the teachings of the system of Reiki?
