Reiki

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The writer of this paper details the philosophy of Reiki, which has existed for thousands of years. While Reiki is not associated with any ideology, there are certain principles and ideas which help to define the method as a whole, which are detailed in this paper. This paper presents a brief history of Reiki, which originated in Japan, while focusing on the five main principles of this particular healing process. By applying the five main principles, it is believed that one is able to further enhance their own energy, providing a more balanced and pure universe. Reiki is a ritualized laying on of hands, which can be thought of as the ability to heal through the universal life force, by way of a healer, acting as a channel for this life force. This paper also examines the various cultures and religions that practice Reiki, including Christians and Buddhists. The writer contends and explains why Reiki is a complicated, multi-faceted belief, involving many different levels of consciousness.

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"Since Reiki is a universal method, the practice is open to all religions, including Christians and Buddhists. It is impervious to racism or sexism or religious thought. Since the healing provided by a Reiki Master is an "impersonal process giving direct, unmediated access to the divine", it is available to anyone willing to learn the method. The simplest treatment involves the placement of one of the healer's hands on the head of the client, while the other is placed on the upper back. The goal is to recognize the universe as a vibrant energy field, where all parts contain a vibrating atomic energy. The healer, then, simply channels the energy from the life force of the universe, and uses it to restore the balance of atomic energy to the client."

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