The most comprehensive book on the system of Reiki ever published, this book will become an invaluable asset for Reiki novices, students and teachers alike. Bringing together every important piece of information that has been taught, discussed or written about Reiki since its development in the early 1900s, it includes information from sources such as living students of the Reiki teachers, Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata.
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The Reiki Sourcebook is a great general resource that should be on every Reiki practitioner's bookshelf. Topics explored range from basic information and the history of Reiki through courses and an explanation of the complexity of lineages to specific Japanese and Western Reiki techniques. Tami Brady- TCM Reviews
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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since I've worked with Reiki, I have not come across a book that is so well researched and put together and which remains unbiased. My first impression of the book was that the authors had done such a good job of explaining the history of Reiki and its offshoots. It is much more detailed than some of the other books I've seen and though I have found books which go into the differences between Japanese Reiki techniques and Western techniques, this book does not advocate any one system over the other.
One of the major drawbacks to many Reiki books that are in print now is that the authors are very opinionated about how Reiki should be taught and what is "true" Reiki and what is not. I love this book because when you look at all of the directions that Reiki has taken, you see that there is NO TRUE Reiki. The energy belongs to the universe and various Reiki Masters have adapted certain techniques to activate and harness this energy. This book shows how even amoung Usui's students and his students students, you get various differences in the applications of Reiki and that Usui taught differently based on the background of his students (some were taught symbols, some were taught mantras, some were only taught meditations, and some were taught symbols and mantras). I think this is very significant in a time when many Reiki pratictioners feel the need to compete with one another and fight over issues of effectiveness, authenticity, and whether or not to share Reiki information with the general public.
I will say that the authors could have given more detail in the section at the end which covers the "new age" branches of Reiki. This is the only section which I feel contains any kind of bias. I'll admit that some of the explanations given by various masters for their techniques may seem a little out there, but each version of Reiki is right for SOMEBODY. During my own research, I have read about some of these branches and I know that there is more to them than the descriptions offered in this book can explain. So, I would highly suggest if you are interested in any of the new age branches of reiki, you should investigate on the internet and do your own research rather than solely relying on the material given in this book. The authors do give addresses or ways to contact the organizations which founded the newer techniques, but there are a few which do not have an address or website listed. In those cases, the internet is a valuable resource for finding more information.
Overall, this book is fabulous and a terrific resource for Reiki classes or for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of Reiki.
One of the major drawbacks to many Reiki books that are in print now is that the authors are very opinionated about how Reiki should be taught and what is "true" Reiki and what is not. I love this book because when you look at all of the directions that Reiki has taken, you see that there is NO TRUE Reiki. The energy belongs to the universe and various Reiki Masters have adapted certain techniques to activate and harness this energy. This book shows how even amoung Usui's students and his students students, you get various differences in the applications of Reiki and that Usui taught differently based on the background of his students (some were taught symbols, some were taught mantras, some were only taught meditations, and some were taught symbols and mantras). I think this is very significant in a time when many Reiki pratictioners feel the need to compete with one another and fight over issues of effectiveness, authenticity, and whether or not to share Reiki information with the general public.
I will say that the authors could have given more detail in the section at the end which covers the "new age" branches of Reiki. This is the only section which I feel contains any kind of bias. I'll admit that some of the explanations given by various masters for their techniques may seem a little out there, but each version of Reiki is right for SOMEBODY. During my own research, I have read about some of these branches and I know that there is more to them than the descriptions offered in this book can explain. So, I would highly suggest if you are interested in any of the new age branches of reiki, you should investigate on the internet and do your own research rather than solely relying on the material given in this book. The authors do give addresses or ways to contact the organizations which founded the newer techniques, but there are a few which do not have an address or website listed. In those cases, the internet is a valuable resource for finding more information.
Overall, this book is fabulous and a terrific resource for Reiki classes or for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of Reiki.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you teach Reiki, are a Reiki practitioner or are just plain interested in Reiki itself, then this book will take your knowledge of Reiki to a whole new level!
Written by Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook is the ultimate in up-to-date information on everything Reiki. It is unbiased and clears up a lot of the conflicting stories you often hear about Reiki.
My favorite part of the book is the section on Western and Japanese techniques. There is so much detailed information in this book that I know I will have it by my side constantly so I can easily refer to it.
If you are a teacher of Reiki then you simply must have this book in order to share the best information possible with your students! If you are a Reiki practitioner this book will expand your knowledge and help you to understand this wonderful system of healing and where it came from and where it is today. If you are not yet attuned to Reiki but are thinking of becoming involved then this book will answer any questions you may have about the the what's, why's and how's of Reiki.
Namaste,
Maureen Oliver
(...)
Written by Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook is the ultimate in up-to-date information on everything Reiki. It is unbiased and clears up a lot of the conflicting stories you often hear about Reiki.
My favorite part of the book is the section on Western and Japanese techniques. There is so much detailed information in this book that I know I will have it by my side constantly so I can easily refer to it.
If you are a teacher of Reiki then you simply must have this book in order to share the best information possible with your students! If you are a Reiki practitioner this book will expand your knowledge and help you to understand this wonderful system of healing and where it came from and where it is today. If you are not yet attuned to Reiki but are thinking of becoming involved then this book will answer any questions you may have about the the what's, why's and how's of Reiki.
Namaste,
Maureen Oliver
(...)
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recently purchased Bronwen and Frans Stienes book `The Reiki Sourcebook' and have only put it down to sleep (actually it fell out of my hands when I couldn't fight it any more).
I am a Reiki Teacher with both Western and Japanese lineages, and I'm so thrilled with this book, I just can't stand it. ALL of the info on ALL of the branches and every method, technique, website, association, newsletter and more! All served up with no prejudice, ego or slant whatsoever.
The Stienes have tirelessly researched, interviewed and documented to be able to give us "everything we ever wanted to know about Reiki but all of the answers were never in one place...until now!" (which I think should be the sub-title of the book).
This book is my new best friend and I'm sure will be the most used reference book in my library. In fact, I can probably donate 20 or so of the other books I have on Reiki as all of the info is in one place now.
Thank you Bronwen and Frans!
The Reiki world owes you many gasshos.
Lisa Chapman-Sorci
(...)
I am a Reiki Teacher with both Western and Japanese lineages, and I'm so thrilled with this book, I just can't stand it. ALL of the info on ALL of the branches and every method, technique, website, association, newsletter and more! All served up with no prejudice, ego or slant whatsoever.
The Stienes have tirelessly researched, interviewed and documented to be able to give us "everything we ever wanted to know about Reiki but all of the answers were never in one place...until now!" (which I think should be the sub-title of the book).
This book is my new best friend and I'm sure will be the most used reference book in my library. In fact, I can probably donate 20 or so of the other books I have on Reiki as all of the info is in one place now.
Thank you Bronwen and Frans!
The Reiki world owes you many gasshos.
Lisa Chapman-Sorci
(...)
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This is the book for beginners, the experienced and in between. It is a complete encyclopedia on Reiki - hands down!!!
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Book is well thought out and clearly presented. If you're a Reiki Practioner, its a library must.
Published 22 months ago by Tamara Petrucci
Reiki source book
This is a must have!!!!! Chock full of soooo much information. Anyone interested in Reiki should have this book if no other.
Published on February 7, 2010 by K. Lockhart
the reiki source book revised and expanded
I'm delighted with this book. One of the jewels amongst the reiki information.
Bronwen & Frans have put a lot of work and effort into it. Read more
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Published on November 17, 2009 by Les
A MUST READ!
A very comprehensive work on research into the many various types of Reiki. The reader/Reiki practitioner is given information to make the choice as to which Reiki path they will... Read more
Published on October 23, 2009 by Guy L. Cornish
REIKI
I was some what disappointed in the information included. If you want history this is your book. If you want to work with Reiki there are better books
Published on July 14, 2009 by Susan Bell
Reiki Sourcebook - Revised
This newly revised and expanded version of The Reiki Sourcebook improves on its predecessor and continues to be the best book on Reiki in the market bar none. Read more
Published on April 11, 2009 by Olga R. Rasmussen
Excellent Resource on Reiki
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