Reiki: Hawayo Takata's Story (Paperback)

by Helen J. Haberly (Author)

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Product Description
The most authoritative book available on Reiki, Mrs. Takata's own story is told simply and powerfully by her student and friend, Helen J. Haberly, a Reiki Master whose years of experience with this healing energy qualify her as a respected Elder in this ancient tradition.

Available in English, Dutch, and German.

Language Notes
Text: German --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Archedigm Publications (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944135064
• ISBN-13: 978-0944135068
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,996 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for those interested in Reiki, October 8, 1998

By	Trailwinder50 "Nature's Gala" (Crown Point, NY USA) - See all my reviews

There are many books on Reiki and some tell of uncovered secrets and some tell of More Power. Takata's "Story of Reiki" is sincere and from the Heart which is where Reiki SHOULD BE. You can feel the warmth through the words and gather a sense of Knowing that this is "The Way". As a Reiki Master I use this book in my Reiki class work and in lectures. Why don't YOU read this story and you decide. Very quick reading. It also tells in the last section of Takata's clinic and some of the Miracles that took place. If you practice Reiki you will be able to related to this book. If you don't practice Reiki and are interested in Healing work, you will probably began your search for a Reiki Master / Teacher. ENJOY!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The purist version of development of Reiki, great book!, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

The book contains the story of how Reiki was discovered and the history of how it got to the United States. Simple, easy reading with a powerful message. Recommend to anyone into natural healing or just curious.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Reiki!, January 6, 2002

By	Peggy A. Griffin (Sacramento, California USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a practicing Reiki Master in the Sacramento area, and have read many books on Reiki, becoming more confused along the way.

Reading this book and Living Reiki, coupled with my own direct experience of Reiki, brought home to me again how simple yet powerful Reiki is, and highlighted the fact that some physical problems take a bit longer to heal and require quite a few Reiki sessions.

This eloquent book is void of new-age thinking, chakra balancing, and the use of Reiki symbols: It brings home the fact that all that is needed is to be attuned to Reiki and then place one's hands on the body in order to start the healing process, in oneself or another, and that chronic conditions will take longer to right themselves.

Four months ago I started daily Reiki sessions, several a day lasting one-half hour, on a friend of mine diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and given only weeks to live. The cancer is almost totally gone and the terminal diagnois has been lifted. Chemotherapy side-effects were kept at minimum, and once I started Reiki, my friend never again experienced pain.

For my new students and those unaccquainted with Reiki, this little book is a great and inspiring introduction to what Reiki is and the incredible things that Reiki can do.