Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, defined Reiki as:
“Rei” (霊) meaning “spiritual” or “universal”, and
“Ki” (気) meaning “life energy” or “vital force.”
Together, Reiki can be interpreted as:
“Spiritually guided life force energy.”
Usui saw Reiki not just as a hands-on healing technique, but as a path to spiritual development and personal transformation. He emphasized:
Living in harmony with universal energy.
Practicing daily precepts (Gokai) like gratitude, honesty, and compassion.
Using Reiki for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, not just physical healing.
Just for today:
Do not anger.
Do not worry.
Be grateful.
Work diligently.
Be kind to others.
These were central to Usui’s original teaching and show that his definition of Reiki extended beyond healing—it was a way of life.
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