Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art

Awesome information, well written, learning so much

Diane Stein felt a desire tho help others to heal. She felt that touch had the power to heal, became aware of the practice of Reiki and wanted to learn the practice.Unable to afford the very expensive training by a Reiki Master from the traditional school she expended great effort to gain an understanding of the practice of Reiki, the ability to use the healing energy, and the ability to attune others so that they could use the healing energy. She wrote this book to share the information she learned and in the process irritated the traditionally trained Reiki Masters who believe that the symbols published in the book are secret and should not be published.There is a great difference between sacred and secret. The symbols used in Reiki allow the sharing of healing energy. That makes them special and sacred. To keep them secret limits those who wish to share this healing energy. I don't believe that the creator of all things prefers one group of people over another but loves all equally. The sharing of these sacred symbols is an act of great love.This book explains very throughly the methods and symbols used in the practice of Reiki and is an excellent reference book for the Reiki practitioner. Whether the traditionally trained agree with her methods or not, they do work and those who are not able to afford traditional training are able to offer healing energy to others.Every author writes through the filter of his or her own experience. Ms. Stein is openly feminist and Wiccan. I do not embrace either of these ways of life but can still value the information about the practice of Reiki that she has shared with us. I recieved Reiki I from a traditionally trained Reiki Master. When I wished to recieve Reiki II she seemed reluctant to give me that training. I was able to recieve Reiki II and Reiki III from a Reiki Master who was trained by Diane Stein. I am able to share healing energy with others and have successfully attuned others so that they can share the healing energy as well. This is a great gift.In all things we must decide for ourselves that which is our truth. There is truth in this book. You do not have to agree with all of Ms. Stein's beliefs to find it.

If you are interested in Reiki this is a must read

I was attuned to all three levels of Usui Reiki (Master level in Usui), and given some materials then, but the Master (Mistress?) who attuned me also encouraged learning from every source possible. I bought this and I'm glad I did. Stein researches and gives history and her unique viewpoint and experiences. She is also all about practical instruction and suggestions, showing and telling about the Reiki symbols, et cetera. I find myself referring back here often. When a Reiki 1 I attuned asked for guidance on giving her first treatment session, I ended up discussing the positions and procedure based largely on Stein's illustrations and description (the Reiki 1 has a copy of this book as well). Some Reiki folks who follow a more traditional (American-traditional that is) approach dislike sharing the information this way. They think it should be limited and controlled. I agree with Stein's assessment that the need for healing in the world is greater than ever before and we need all the healers in action we can get. The book itself states it is not a substitute for attunement, so any criticism on that basis is misplaced. It is a beautifully done introduction and reference work that every Reiki (and those interested in becoming one) would do well to read and keep handy.

The author began Reiki at a time when classes weren't as widely available as now, so improvised in a unique and very effective way. Still applicable now, since many Reiki Practitioners add their own personal touch to their practice of this ancient healing technique, adding other healing modalities they might know. Also included are the Reiki symbols, which were once kept secret from the uninitiated. At the time of the author's writing, being able to Google them wasn't possible. Still, it's explained that they cannot be used without the proper "attunements". While you can learn much about the history and use of Reiki from a book, you would still need to take a course and receive the attunements in order to practice it. This is sometimes not realized and reader reviews express feeling "gypped," having felt that they could utilize Reiki after reading the book. It can inform enough to determine whether you'd like to take a course, though.

Um livro excelente da Diane a fundadora do reiki essencial.Uma abordagem clara, precisa para todos os niveis

This is an outstanding Reiki guide and textbook. The lay-out is precise and it is easy to follow. The lessons build as the text proceeds. There are many excellent Reiki books out there, but this is the one I always recommend. It may have been around a long time, but it is; straightforward, easy to understand and with good illustrations.

Good details. answers most questions. but initiation into reiki has to be done by an experienced person.

I had already owned this book a while ago but lost it, it perfectly explains all teachings of reiki in detail and was what I used to study years ago, I didn’t bother looking at other titles, it was easy to find on Amazon, price was great and arrived super quick.

una buona guida per capire e studiare un po' di storia e applicazioni del reiki, con racconto di esperienze personali e idee per la pratica.