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Introduction to the Lineage
of Takamori:
Reiki Jin-Kei Do©
My Lineage:
Dr. Mikao Usui, Dr. Chojiro Hayashi, Mrs Hawayo Takata, Ven Seiji
Takamori, Dr. Ranga J. Premaratna (Lineage Head),
Valentine Lange, Sally Rossiter, Charlene Dalgleish
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Lineage
Head:
Lineage Head is the person chosen by a teacher to represent
the lineage. He is considered the successor of the master
and the one empowered and entrusted with the responsibility
of transmitting the teaching to others. In the Takamori
lineage of Reiki or Reiki Jin-Kei Do©, Dr. Usui is
the founder or re- discoverer of the system of Reiki practiced
today. Dr. Hayashi is considered to be one of his successors.
Ven. Takeuchi studied Reiki from Dr. Hayashi and passed
the way he was taught on to his disciple Ven. Seiji Takamori
who was Ven. Takeuchi's only student and successor. Seiji
was an explorer. He was an explorer of healing methods as
well as the workings of the mind. His life's goal was to
be of service to others and develop his own mind. He taught
whoever needed healing. His path in life was to heal the
minds of the many through meditation. Seiji Takamori chose
Ranga J. Premaratna as his successor to pass on the knowledge
he accumulated in his life; Reiki and Buddho methods of
healing. Dr. Ranga J. Premaratna is the only person empowered
by Ven. Seiji Takamori to teach both systems of healing.
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Meaning of terms as used in the lineage:
Rei - Spirit/Spiritual/Universal
Ki - Energy
Reiki - Universal Energy or Universal Life Energy
Spirit/Spiritual - According
to the philosophy of this lineage spirit is pure consciousness
and is the universal energy field. Some synonyms are: Buddha Nature,
Cosmic Consciousness.
When we say that the lineage is a spiritual lineage, what is meant
is that through the Reiki initiation one becomes connected to
the spiritual nature of the universe perhaps for the first time
for most. We experience the subtle energy of the universe and
simultaneously realise that we had this ability inherent in us
always and that we are in fact energy and one with the universal
energy. It required only a shift in our mind awareness to realise
the power we had within us. The attunement provided the shift
in consciousness through its ability to raise our vibrational
frequency to a higher state. The practitioner of Reiki can experience
further shifts in awareness especially if supported by a meditation
technique that trains the mind to focus and direct its awareness
on the energy and sensations accompanying energy flow during self-
treatment or treatment of others. The lineage is also a spiritual
one because it emphasises the practice of meditation as a daily
practice with Reiki. It also focuses on compassion (and loving
kindness) and opening of the heart through meditation and Reiki.
Jin
– Compassion
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Kei
– Wisdom
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Do
- Way or Path
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Reiki Jin-Kei Do © is the practice of Reiki
with compassion and wisdom in a balanced way integrating all three
and applying them to one's life. It then becomes a way of life
rather than just another healing method.
Reiki Jin-Kei Do© has three major components or aspects.
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Healing with compassion -
Karuna JIN
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2
Meditation -
Developing Wisdom - Pragna KEI.
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3
Integration -
Applying healing and meditation in daily life,
making it your way of life - DO - ultimate purpose being
enlightenment.
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Healing:
This encompasses the practice of Reiki with strong
emphasis on self-treatment. Importance is placed on developing
awareness to the Reiki flow during the self-treatment. Focus is
on the four upper chakras and palms. The treatment begins with
a feeling of compassion for yourself. With unconditional love
you treat yourself. This attitude of compassion for oneself is
an integral part of healing. Because of our nature of being we
are prone to physical, emotional and mental imbalances throughout
our lives. Therefore, spending at least 10 minutes for yourself
doing Reiki with the attitude of compassion for our suffering
has to be generated from the heart. With the development of compassion
in your heart, an accompanying sensation develops. This sensation
is because of the Reiki activation and further opening of the
Heart. When we are able to fill ourselves with Reiki (compassionate
energy), then we can extend it to others.
Reiki symbols with their inherent power helps to amplify energy
for different purposes. Like any other formulae, with the correct
understanding of the deeper meaning of these symbols, it gives
true power to the symbol. The true power of the mind in its universal
state is realised with the use of symbols.
The next part of healing is treating others. The development of
compassion for self can now be projected to others with the transmission
of Reiki. In other words the Reiki flow is enhanced by feelings
of compassion in the Heart. This becomes very important in distant
healing.
The third aspect of healing is that through the experience of
Reiki we also gain some understanding of our own universality.
Therefore, it is important part of healing to send energy to the
universe and all its beings.
Meditation:
With Reiki initiation basic instructions on a simple
meditation is provided. As the student progresses through the
levels of Reiki further instructions and guidance is provided.
The main focus of the meditation is to develop awareness to the
energy. As one begins to see how the energy fluctuates in the
physical body, one also sees how the thoughts arise and pass away
in rapid succession. The mind's ability to see energy flux helps
develop the ability to see clearly the rapidly changing thought
process. This leads to development of insight and wisdom. Also
along the path of meditation one realises non-self which is the
realisation that we are all one with the energetic state of universal
energy. We lose the identity of an individual entity and ego-centredness
and we begin to see ourselves in every being thus developing universal
compassion and true wisdom.
Integration:
This is the most difficult aspect. It is bringing
together of the compassion of Reiki and wisdom of meditation and
applying it every moment of our life. This is the living of the
method and making it your way of life. When wisdom and compassion
are highly developed and integrated then that is the path to enlightenment.
The knowledge of Reiki would
have remained lost forever had Dr. Mikao Usui not rediscovered
the key which led to the recovery of a thousand-year old tradition
of healing in 2,500 year old Sanskrit sutras at the end of
the 19th century.
The Usui system is not only the most simple and natural
healing method we know of, but it is also the most effective
way of transferring this universal life force energy.
Reiki energy is within all of us,
all of the time.
It is as it says, universal life force energy.
It is important to remember that
the Reiki practitioner is only a "channel" for this
universal energy.
The reason is that this energy makes its own way to the area of
the body in need of treatment since it is evidently empowered
with a greater wisdom than our own, for this universal life force
energy seems to know where and how and to what extent a patient
needs it without our being able to add to or subtract from the
effect it produces.
Reiki is a completely self-contained natural healing system. It
is complete and whole in and of itself, yet acts synergistically
with other healing modalities.
It is a safe, gentle, non-intrusive hands-on healing technique
for use on yourself or with others, which uses spiritual energy
(universal life force energy) to treat physical ailments without
using pressure, manipulation or massage.
It is a holistic, natural healing modality for balancing, healing
and harmonizing all aspects of the person - body, mind, emotions
and spirit - and it can also be used to encourage personal and
spiritual awareness and growth.
As everything in the universe is composed of energy, it means
that you can use Reiki on absolutely everything i.e. on what we
can see and touch as well as what we cannot see and touch like
the past, the present and the future because Reiki energy is pure
energy. In a treatment, use is made solely of a neutral but concentrated
form of cosmic energy also referred to as universal life force
energy.
You therefore do not need a special kind
of faith or belief to practice Reiki.
People from all walks of life and of many diverse faiths and religions,
free thinkers as well as the followers of widely differing philosophies
and ideologies use it with the same success.
It is no accident that a method of healing such as Reiki has been
rediscovered and brought back to life in our day and age; for
the deeper wisdoms of life counteract the one-sided development
of science and technology beautifully.
Being on the threshold of a new age, it can be regarded that either
a new quality of human consciousness or alternatively the radical
destruction of old outlived structures will be brought about.
Whichever does or does not happen, the decision is ours and it
is encouraging to observe how interest in the Truth is spreading.
It is my heartfelt prayer that our inherent abilities, which is
and was always there, be discovered and developed of which the
Reiki art of healing is one.
I wholeheartedly agree with Robert Jungk, that said: "Mankind
is not yet done with. Challenged by deadly dangers he is spurred
to unfold himself and develop."
Reiki is:
A powerful natural system that unlocks the inner
flow of vital energy and allows one to be in touch with their
true nature and harmony
Safe and cannot be used to manipulate or control
Safe to use anytime, any place, any situation
Easy to use
Always available
Never lost, once attuned to Reiki energy
Even though there are several different kinds of Reiki, they are
all based in the Usui system using universal life force energy
Spiritually guided
It restores and balances natural energy
A powerful tool for personal development and transformation
A self-help technique for personal growth
For everyone alive who is desirous of a higher quality of life
Beneficial when used with medical or other procedures
A preventative measure to disorders, maintaining positive wellness
and helping the healing process
An evolutionary process increasing the natural flow of events
and patterns of manifestation in life
It is a transcendental energy. It works with physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual levels
Reiki is analogous to the 5 elements: Earth = Physical, Water
= Emotional, Air = Mental and Fire = Spiritual Energies and Ether.
Earth, Air, Fire, Water & Ether
These energies are so named because
each one embodies the characteristics of a particular element.
For example, a person who is experiencing indecision, instability
or is accident-prone, would benefit from earth energy (for the
"grounding" effect).
Reiki is:
Not a form of mind control or hypnosis
Not psychic healing or psychic surgery
Not a massage technique
Not a religion or cult
Not a dogma or specific doctrine of beliefs
Not channelling it looks and acts more like a funnel as universal
life force energy is received through the crown flowing through
the heart chakra down the arms and out through the minor chakras
in the hands
Not "laying-on-of-hands" even though you use your hands,
it works whether you believe in it or not
Not difficult to use
Not dependent upon a certain state of mind
Not your imagination or wishful thinking
Not just for when you are ill
Not limited to a select few people
Reiki cannot be taught by just anyone, it has to be by a certified
Reiki Master.
Reiki is also not taught by only one organisation. Reiki Jin-Kei
Do is but one of them.
This energy is never harmful. It only enhances whatever you are
doing whether you are on a specific diet, taking any medication
or are in therapy.
On the other hand it is very important to never discontinue any
medication you are using, always consult a qualified doctor before
stopping or changing any medication or therapy.
Remember healing "dis-ease" is comparable to peeling
an onion.
Often there are layers of emotions attached to our "dis-ease"
process which has to be peeled one layer at a time. Be patient,
you did not get sick in one day and all too often you will not be
healed in a day.
There could also be several reasons for the apparent lack of action,
for example:
Reiki works on all levels i.e. physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Although the client might have stated they wanted the healing,
they could be unconsciously blocking the energy through fear or
ignorance of the process, think or talk about it and try again.
Sometimes death can even be the cure, we do not live forever.
If the body is ready to make the transition from life to death,
Reiki can ease this process. It often removes the fear of dying
so that a person can become more peaceful and accepting of the
transition to death.
The client might not be ready to give up the "dis-ease"
and therefore not be ready to be healed.
The result might not occur or be felt immediately, it might take
some time.
Sometimes the healing takes place without the client being aware
of it, since it works all levels.
WHAT CAN REIKI HELP WITH?
Acute or chronic pain
Anxiety
Boost for the immune system
Deep relaxation/stress reduction
Depression
Detoxification of the body
Easing symptoms of cancer treatment
Healing after surgery
Post-Partum depression
Pre & Post Natal Wellness
Reduce depression/ Anxiety / Panic attacks
Trauma
...and much more.
With Reiki you can bring steady improvement into
every aspect of your life!
Reiki Treatments
45 minute treatments are a wonderful way to experience Reiki. As
the Reiki energy encourages you to let go of all tension, anxiety,
fear or other negative feelings, a state of peace and well-being
is experienced. At the end of the treatment people usually feel
clear and refreshed with a more balanced outlook. In-person treatments
are available at Mayo Clinic, Ground Floor, Block 6, Cnr William
Nichol & Joseph Lister Street, Constantia Kloof Ext 17, Roodepoort
by appointment. Distance treatments are also available.
Emotional Health
Whether our life is full of what we consider ‘positive’
or ‘negative’ events, our emotional health is the deciding
factor on how we feel. So how do you know when you’re
emotionally healthy?
When we think of emotional or mental health we usually think of
things such as depression or anxiety, but being emotionally healthy
is much more than being free of depression. It means many positive
characteristics are present to support you living a vibrant, joyous
life. These include:
Handling stress and bouncing back from adversity.
Freedom from habitual or excessive worrying.
Living with a sense of purpose.
Pursuing your passions while enjoying the process.
Confidence and self-esteem.
Flexibility to adapt to change.
Balance between work, play and self-care.
Building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships.
The benefits of Reiki have been clear to many. Reiki helps ground
and calms the mind. It helps us become aware of any tension and
fear we may be holding then helps us release it. It helps us connect
to that inner part of us where there is always peace. In that
inner space we can find gratitude, acceptance and freedom from
worry. These experiences support our lives and create emotional
health.
Depression & Anxiety
The common symptoms of depression include insomnia, fatigue, loss
of interest, sadness, anger and suicidal thoughts. Anxiety is
a normal reaction to stress but when it becomes an excessive fear
or worry of everyday situations, it is a concern. Common symptoms
of anxiety include fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle
aches, trembling, twitching, irritability and sweating. At their
worst depression and anxiety can be disabling.
Reiki therapy is extremely gentle, yet powerful. Sessions are
non-invasive and do not require discussion of emotional issues,
traumas or the past. A Reiki session only requires the person
receiving Reiki to lie down and rest. Reiki and the removal of
blockages in our energy system provide a different way of dealing
with current and past issues or traumas. It allows people to release
worry, anger and other damaging energies. It often clears the
mind and leaves a sense of peace, hope and optimism. Reiki can
bring the body into balance including balancing the body’s
chemistry, boosting the immune system and generally aiding natural
healing abilities. All of these benefits of Reiki help to return
a sense of well being and a sense of purpose that is crucial for
our physical, mental and spiritual health.
Since Reiki does not treat symptoms but instead
aids our body’s self-healing abilities the range of issues
that can be addressed is vast. Our self-healing can be physical,
emotional or spiritual; chronic or acute.
Reiki can be a wise first step in any treatment plan. As anxiety
and pain lessen, and people feel hopeful about regaining their
health, they feel more capable of making needed lifestyle changes
or to incorporate other health interventions. Reiki can improve
the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative
side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or eliminate pain,
reduce stress, and help create optimism. If a client has a health
condition it is recommended that they remain under the supervision
of an enlightened medical doctor or other health care professional.
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