Origin of Reiki
Important
There is much speculation and many stories circulating about how Reiki was discovered. Over time, many records have been either lost or destroyed due to fire and earthquakes or because of translation difficulties, facts have been mis-interpreted or mis-understood. Any dates outlined below, are according to historical data and may vary in accuracy depending upon the source consulted. The information supplied is meant to provide you with an overview of the timeline surrounding the history of Reiki and is not to be considered official fact.
You are offered a simple, practical version of how Reiki was possibly discovered, but feel free to investigate other stories, while always remaining flexible in your outlook.
Not all Reiki teachers (sensei) maintain the same teaching ethics and some have drawn away from the original teachings of our Reiki forerunners, by devising new methods, plus adding new symbols. Feel free to experiment or study other forms of Reiki to further expand your healing abilities and knowledge.
It is evident that various forms of energy healing have existed since the beginning of mankind. In our present time, it is more important to be concerned not how or when Reiki was discovered or by whom, but how it is taught and used as a viable healing tool today, plus how to harmoniously integrate it to work in balance with conventional, as well as other holistic healing modalities.
That being said, please realize that you should have a basic understanding of the beginnings of Reiki and so it begins with…í