Reiki began in Japan, and the Japanese forms of Reiki have an elegance and simplicity in their approach to energy. But "lifeforce" is universal, and cultural sharing is enriching.
Rather than fretting over the purity of lineage, we benefit from appreciating the synergies of cultural sharing.
Recently I visited Karme www.karmewellness.com
and experienced a joy at being exposed to the sense of sanctity and peace, calm and love of life, that exists there. It is nourished by Ann and Tom Couto and Patricia Norton, and a group that has practiced both Agnihotra and Reiki for over 25 years. Pictured here is one of the two houses, and a view of the koi and lotus pond. Imagine it as a quiet and tranquil place to experience Reiki or Yoga.
It is interesting to compare the elegant and simple principles of Reiki to those taught by Shree Vasant in the practice of Agnihotra.
Reiki Agnihotra
Do not worry today Perform symbolic Agnihotra to purify the atmosphere and one's own
mind.
Do not be angry Practice sharing of assets (DAAN) to attain humility and
reduce attachment to worldly possession.
Be grateful today Practice training the body and mind to react to circumstances
with Total Love (TAPA)
Work hard today Perform KARMA (every action for self purification only and thus no
expectations which bind us to the world.
Give kindness to others Practice SWADHYAYA - my work on the planet is self-study
today
Mikao Usui from Japan taught us that his 5 fold path is "The Secret Method to Invite Happiness. The Miracle Medicine for All Diseases." And Shree Vasant's teaching from India reflects "for happy living on the planet. By practicing the Fivefold Path you become better members of your society, group, relgion, community.
This wisdom is not limited to Japan or to India. Mrs. Takata said that Mikao Usui was seeking a Healing Method from the time of Moses and Jesus, and, whether Mikao Usui was a Christian Monk as Mrs. Takata taught, or a Buddhist Monk as history now suggests, her deeper reflection on his roots may in fact be true. This deep wisdom underlies all religions and cultures that seek to revere the planet we live on, and consider ourselves connected to our fellow human beings on the planet which we share.
Whether in Sufi wisdom, or Kabbalistic wisdom, or the Cloud of Unknowning, whether in indigenous cultures, or Reiki Teaching, there is something basic that connects living things. And in respecting contributions of others, (persons or cultures) we enrich ourselves.
In Hospice we learn that human beings are all the same (and yet all unique). Life has a great mystery to it, and being at peace with it has great joy.
For those wanting to learn more about my friends at Karme, there is an article at
These are good people who have spent many years praying for the wellbeing of others, and of our shared planet.
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