Holistic Health Practices/Part 35

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What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique which stresses psychic healing through the manipulation of mystical life-energies. Reiki was “rediscovered” in Japan by Dr. Mikaousui in the mid 1800s. Allegedly, after many years of studying ancient Indian writings, he invented a formula for activating and directing mystical life-energy.

Reiki is a process designed not only for psychic healing, but for personal spiritual (occult) transformation as well. In order to become a Reiki instructor, one must be initiated by one of the Reiki “masters.” During the process of learning the technique, the master injects psychic energy into the student, allegedly opening his psychic centers (chakras) and activating his life-force.” This process is reminiscent of the Eastern gurus’ dramatic transmission of occult power to disciples known as shaktipat diksha. It may also be used to assist people in entering “higher” states of consciousness.

For example, initiation for the First Reiki Degree includes four specific “attunements.” These secret and solemn ceremonies permit the master to activate the universal life-force in the student. This allegedly enables the initiate to receive and then channel psychic energy. In the Second Reiki Degree, the initiate progresses into absent healing (the psychic healing of individuals at a distance).

Reiki is thus an occult technique designed to manipulate occultic energies. Reiki instructors function in a manner indistinguishable from psychic healers who utilize spirit guides.

In Reiki we find the same problem illustrated through therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, and similar methods. The practice appears innocent and many people assume it “can’t hurt.” Unfortunately, occult practices can and do harm and they are anything but innocent.

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