Reiki Healer: A Complete Guide to the Path and Practice of Reiki (Paperback)

by Lawrence Ellyard (Author)

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Product Description
Now you can learn the essential teachings of Reiki. This complete manual, in conjunction with traditional training, is an excellent guide to understanding Reiki and its spiritual practices that heal the body and mind. Revealing for the first time many of the original Reiki secrets, this book sheds new light on such topics as the Reiki attunements, Reiki Symbols, the Chakra System and Distance Healing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Press (January 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940985640
• ISBN-13: 978-0940985643
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #589,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reiki Healer, November 7, 2006

By	J. Rue (Milford, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Quite possibly one of the most informative and practical information guides out there regarding history, philosophy, application and technique, as well as, guidelines for how to market yourself utilizing this medium for self employment/strategies, that I have ever had the pleasure of borrowing. SO good I purchased my own personal copy as it was a MUST have for my energy work library.

Not only the perfect adddition to an existing Reiki Library, but something I plan on utilizing for new students by vitue of it's straightforward, no non-sense, easy to understand perspective regarding this age old healing technique.

Would recommend to anyone who's even interested or curious about Reiki.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 12, 2008

By	C. DeGetmon "Coyoteteacher" (Earth) - See all my reviews

This is the most balanced and comprehensive book on Reiki I've ever read. The author presents a wide sweeping introduction on the various Reiki Lineages including the political dynamics undergirding the various splits along the way showing what happens when human ego enters the picture and the various polarities give rise to differences.

In Western Reiki, Takata Sensi is largely attributed with the dissemination in the West. The author asserts that Takata initiated 22 Masters who later met following her death and began to share stories of their training. What they discovered is dissimilarities with the information. They then tried to unify the system through consensus which further led them to elect a lineage holder. Mrs. Takada's granddaughter was elected but not without challenge. This led to a split in loyalties splitting Reiki further. But the author also notes and lists in his book numerous Reiki lineages.

What evolved in Reiki is not an uncommon outcome in many other forms of healing or martial arts. Take for example the split after Ida Rolf died leading to the formation of other lineages of Rolfing, or the split in Aikido following the death of O Sensi leading to further fragmentation in the art. These are but two small examples of the political underpinnings shaping original Art forms when human ego enters the picture.

As a Reiki practioner, I find it regrettable that various lineages hold that they represent the 'one' and 'ture' Reiki and that others are only flawed versions from the original root.

It is most likely that Dr. Usui taught people in different ways and perhaps added new components as he grew in the Art. If this is indeed the case, than all lineages contain some aspects of the truth of Reiki. What we need is a unified openness to abridge the various lineages to ascertain what is original with Usui for the sake of an integral approach.

I think the author brings sensitivity and insight in this regard.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book for Reiki Masters, November 16, 2008

By	L. D. Battaglia "Reiki Master Teacher" (Wayne, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a valuable reference tool for those planning to teach about Reiki. Something about the way that Ellyard writes strikes a cord with me; it rings true. This book is a bit advanced for beginners. I would recommend it for master teachers, rather than levels one and two. Ellyard writes from the point of view of a traditional Usui Reiki Master and a practicing Buddhist.