Product Description

The most comprehensive book on Reiki ever published, this is the ultimate resource for all Reiki beginners and practitioners.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1042957 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
... easy to see why this book has been heralded around the world as 'the Reiki book'. -- WellBeing Magazine

... filled that gap in Reiki literature waiting for a solidly researched history of the various Reiki methods, lineages, techniques. -- Adyar BookNews

A must read for all Reiki followers! -- Art of Healing Magazine

The depth of the research is inspiring. -- A to Zen Magazine

The most comprehensive book on the system of Reiki ever produced. -- Nature and Health Magazine

From the Publisher
Why The Reiki Sourcebook is an excellent resource for teachers and students of Reiki:

The 40 Page Glossary - Quickly research Reiki facts - any fact.... - Find Reiki related names of people (historical and modern) with their basic information - Find Reiki Branch names - Find Reiki technique descriptions - Find symbol and mantra names and histories (both traditional and non-traditional)

The Lineage Chart - Trace your lineage through the historical chart to explain the History of Reiki clearly

Japanese Traditions and Reiki Levels - Discuss Japanese traditions to ground students in the Japanese culture - Know the levels that are practised in traditional forms of Japanese Reiki and their origins and show where what you teach today has evolved from

Scientific Research - Back up what you teach with scientific facts for technically minded students

Reiki Techniques from all Branches - Know where the techniques you teach originate from and what their influences have been - Compare traditional techniques with modern versions to see the changes that have taken place - Show the concept of techniques through the illustrations provided

History - Use this unbiased (fully footnoted) research into the origins of the system of Reiki in Japan and the West

Worldwide Associations, Schools, Newsletters and Internet Resources - Find contact details easily of other practitioners for students who are moving - Find Reiki support for family overseas - Direct students who wish to be a member of the larger Reiki community

Mikao Usui Memorial Stone Translation - For teaching the history of Reiki an excellent translation of the memorial Stone is irreplaceable

From the Author
Frans and Bronwen Stiene, founders of the International House of Reiki were continually coming across hints that suggested there was more to the system of Reiki than meets the eye. Historical discrepancies, symbol variations and changed attunements suggested that the system had become somewhat like a game of Chinese whispers. The inability to verify much of the 'new' historical material was also causing disillusionment amongst many practitioners. On travelling to Japan they realised that traditional Japanese Reiki communities with ancient practitioners were slowly opening their doors to Westerners and many of Reiki's unknown secrets were gradually being divulged.

This journey stimulated Bronwen and Frans to write a book tracing the history of the system through to the modern day. To help clear confusion in the Reiki world this book also includes lists of branches, schools and organizations throughout the world. There is a comprehensive lineage chart, timeline, extensive glossary and general information for novices and practitioners of all levels.

It is believed that this will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history as well as for beginners or those who feel lost and confused by the myriad of choices that are presented to them as Reiki in today's society.

This is an attempt to create unity rather than dissension. Until now no book has tackled these questions from such a practical and analytical standpoint. If we can see where we came from - we can see clearer where we are heading.