There are 3 large bookcases in our living room. Probably 95% of the books (okay, who am I kidding, 99%) are mine. Included are about 10 or so Reiki books.
These are the latest 2 that I purchased and I'm really glad I did. The blue one, 'The Hayashi Reiki Manual' has a wonderful large sequence of photos showing various hand positions and assorted treatments for various illnesses and ailments. The book focuses on Chujiro Hayashi, the famous student of Mikao Usui, and his techniques. It's co-authored by Tadao Yamaguchi (the son of a woman initiated to Reiki by Hayashi Sensei) and Frank Arjava Petter, the first to bring traditional Reiki from Japan to the West after training with Tadao and his mother.
The red book, 'Light on the Origins of REIKI' is simply... delightful! Learning about the mother and son who founded the 'Jikiden Reiki Institute' and their experiences has been such a pleasure. I haven't finished it, but what I have read so-far has really touched me. Taking a step back in time, learning about the traditional ways and practices of Usui and Hayashi is important to me. When I start teaching, I definitely would like to share some of this information.
Do you read alot? If so, what are your favorite type books to buy or borrow? Do you have any good Reiki ones?
2 comments:
I have read several books by Chujiro Hayashi and Frank Arjava Petter, but neither of these.
I like Petters 'take' on Reiki. And because he actually practices in Japan (with his wife), I feel expecially drawn to his teachings and technique.
I'll look for these the next time I'm in B&N.
Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Ron!
I had to order both of these. Barnes and Borders don't seem to have big selection of certain topics. I've gotten some Reiki books off the shelf but the best ones I've had to research on my own and order. And sometimes I've ordered things and they turned out to not be exactly what I wanted so they returned them for me. I wasn't obligated to pay first.
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend!
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