Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom [Paperback]

Steve Gooch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2006

Reiki Jin Kei Do broadens the way we can view Reiki, seeing it, more than simply a healing system, as a way of living and a means to enlightenment. It is a path to self-perfection and liberation. It did not suddenly appear in the 19th century, but has an older lineage that runs back through Tibetan Buddhist monks. Reiki Jin Kei Do is set to reshape the way we think about Reiki.

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A detailed, clear and fascinating insight into the world of Reiki. Excellent for beginners and particularly relevant to experienced practitioners looking to understand their understanding and experience. David Vennells, author of Reiki for Beginners Will be of tremendous benefit to anyone interested in this unique and wholesome style of Reiki. Lawrence Ellyard, Founder of the International Institute for Reiki Training It will fundamentally change your views on Reiki as a healing system. I recommend it highly to all. Ranga Premaratna, lineage head

About the Author

Steve Gooch is a Reiki Master in the lineage of Reiki Jin Kei Do and a noted artist and researcher into spirituality, religion and symbolism in art. He lives in Rugby, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: John Hunt Publishing (August 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905047851
• ISBN-13: 978-1905047857
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,203,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book on Reiki worthy of your time, April 23, 2007

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S. K. Rosenwasser "Suz" (Sharon, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom (Paperback)

I have been practicing and teaching Reiki for over 10 years. With the publication of "Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom", I now have a book that I can happily and unequivocably recommend to my students, clients, and others interested in learning about this unique lineage of Reiki. Steve's book is comprehensive, well researched, well written, and accurate. It has integrity, providing a grounded and balanced perspective on the topic of spirituality and healing. I am thrilled that he has made this book available and hope that many readers will enjoy and learn from the wisdom in its pages.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YES!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!! SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!!!!!, June 28, 2007

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Christopher B. Buck (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom (Paperback)

So many people and so many schools of Reiki focus exclusively on using Reiki solely as a means of healing others. While this is a wonderful part of the whole, Reiki is more than that. It is a powerful vehicle of personal and spiritual growth. It is through this growth that we develop both the Compassion and Wisdom to truly help others - whether it is in the channeling of energy to promote healing or, more importantly, in lending a hand to help another along the Path.

Steve's personal journey of spiritual growth through Reiki is an inspiration and worthy to be followed. He is a true teacher who has obviously walked his talk.

Thank you, Steve.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing: Lots of words, no techniques, few facts, December 28, 2008

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Jeanne Garner "msreadsalot" (Lexington, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom (Paperback)

Imagine a cookbook that lists the dishes, but not the ingredients, the amounts used, or how to prepare the dishes. The author extols the virtues of each dish, but that's all the reader gets to find out--because these are SECRET recipes.

That's a good description of what we have with Reiki Jin Kei Do by Steve Gooch.

In a book that purports to be about a new, or at least different, branch of Reiki, little can be found about this new, or at least different, branch of Reiki. The author doesn't mislead on this. Within the first few pages, he comes right out and says it: "You will not find any of the specific methods or techniques of the lineage describe in here, nor will you see the Reiki symbols."

And he's true to his word. You can read the book from cover to cover and not know a single thing about this lineage, except that it's different and that it's somehow more "spiritual" and "compassionate" than other lineages.

There are some meditation techniques discussed, but these particular ones can be found in almost any book that discusses meditation. There is a teacher's directory. There are some brand spanking new Reiki "histories" making lots and lots of claims with nothing to back them up. There are also far too many dismissals of what many in the Reiki community know to be true: the miracle of distant healing and attunements.

The notion (hinted at over and over in these pages) that only this particular branch of Reiki delves into the spiritual and compassionate aspects of Reiki is baffling. Where has the author been over the last few years? Mars? Most, if not all, branches are based on strong spiritual concepts. Those who begin the Reiki journey for self-healing will almost always find that they are healing--and growing--spiritually as well. When it comes to compassion, Reiki IS compassion. Reiki spirituality is alive and well almost everywhere Reiki is practiced, if the author would only take off his blinders and see. No lineage has a lock on spirituality and compassion.

If you want to learn more about Reiki spirituality, don't bother with this book. Instead, pick up almost anything by Walter Lubeck, who has immersed himself in the spiritual aspects of Reiki for years, or find a copy of Karyn Mitchell's "Reiki Mystery School"--among many other books that will actually teach you the practices, not just vaguely allude to them.

Like another reviewer here, I would give this one less than one star if I could. The writing is fine, but the author rambles on without really saying much. Next time Gooch writes a book, I hope he doesn't waste my my time as he did with this one. I don't buy a book about new or different practices just so I can read empty prose--I want to learn what those practices are.