The
question of whether Reiki and Christianity can go together is always a
question to the majority of Christians who practice Reiki. The result of the confusion can be the following : 1) a
Christian will become a universalist, dropping the Christian practice as a
religion; 2) a Christian continues to practice Reiki and follows a spiritual path without a religion; or 3) a Christian will hide the Reiki practice to fellow Christians
for fear of being condemned.
The question
became a confusion in 2009 when the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the “Guidelines For Evaluating Reiki An
Alternative Therapy”. It was followed by some groups of conservative
Christians who released guidelines on identifying occult practices which
included the following: practicing yoga,
going to a Buddhist temple, seeing a Chiropractic doctor who diagnoses with Yin
and Yang, pranic healing, using crystals, and many others. The most recent was Doreen Virtue's scare campaign also on occult practices, which she practiced before.
It was really
saddening for the Catholic and Christians to condemn some spiritual practices
outside the Christian faith, denying that those practices have contributed to
the good health, good living, finding God and spiritual living of people on Earth. This condemnation is coming
from fear and ignorance of other spiritual and religious practices outside the
Christian and Catholic faith.
The Response
As a response by the community of
Reiki practitioners, a Christian Reiki Group is formed in the United States. Understanding
that God is a Universal God and that God is present in all spiritual practices
founded by love and service to God and humanity, the Christian Reiki group
gives testimonials on how Reiki has strengthened the Christian faith of nuns, priests,
and lay people who practice Reiki.
William Lee Rand of Center for International Reiki Training has also issued a
separate statement as a response to the US bishops.
Reiki and Christianity
Reiki is not a religion, but it represents a universal
consciousness of spiritual practice. Mikao
Usui wanted to share reiki to
everyone regardless of religion. Like Christianity, Jesus Christ did not form
the Christianity as an exclusive religion. He just wanted his followers to follow the spiritual path which he called The Way.
Reiki and Christianity have one thing in common, which is
the gift of healing and use of “spiritual energy or universal energy”. Reiki can be related to the Holy Spirit in Christian tradition.
Let us start to compare Reiki and the Holy Spirit:
Let us start to compare Reiki and the Holy Spirit:
Reiki and Christianity as Spiritual Energy
Reiki
“Rei” – means spiritual and “Ki”
means energy. Reiki is present in all creation and is the
living force behind
it. There can never be any other spiritual energy that fulfills the creation of all living things other than the spiritual energy which is the manifestation of God.
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, an aspect of God.
The concept of the Holy Spirit falls within the same understanding of Reiki. The difference can come from the human sources which for the Christians are from the patriarchs and apostles in Old and New Testament and for Reiki is from Mikao Usui, a Buddhist Monk. The concepts of Reiki and the Holy Spirit are also influenced by the cultural traditions and practices of the bearers.
The concept of the Holy Spirit falls within the same understanding of Reiki. The difference can come from the human sources which for the Christians are from the patriarchs and apostles in Old and New Testament and for Reiki is from Mikao Usui, a Buddhist Monk. The concepts of Reiki and the Holy Spirit are also influenced by the cultural traditions and practices of the bearers.
Reiki and the Holy Spirit in the Creation
Reiki is present in all creation and it is called "universal energy" It is said to be the source of
life.
The Holy Spirit is seen to be with Divine attributes and is omniscient. (Heb. 9:14; Cor 2:10-
11). In Gen. 1:2, the Holy Spirit is seen as "The Spirit of God hovering over the face of the
waters . It is also known as "ruach" in Genesis which means breath, wind, or divine energy.
waters . It is also known as "ruach" in Genesis which means breath, wind, or divine energy.
Reiki and the Holy Spirit Are Received Thru A Blessing
A Reiki practitioner receives an attunement from a Reiki Master to become a practitioner. The
original word for attunement in Japanese is Reiju which means "Rei"-spiritual and "ju"
means blessing. Therefore, attunement means spiritual blessings.
The Holy Spirit is also received as a blessing. The blessing of the Holy Spirit is in the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Healing (Annointing of the Sick) and in the Act of the
Reconcilliation through the presence of the priest.(John 15; Gal. 4:6)
Reiki and the Holy Spirit Are The Same with Spiritual Goal
The goal of Reiki is to find our true Spiritual Nature, translated into finding our True Self. It
is the spiritual energy that birngs us closer to the Divine Creator.
The Holy Spirit is no different. The Holy Spirit acts as a Life Giver, Luke 1:35 "Archangel
Gabriel said to Mary - the Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High
will over shadow you."
The Holy Spirit is the considered the Advocate - the helpers and comforter. It is the
Sanctifier - the one who does the blessing and the Illuminator, the one who fills up the
spirit.
The Manifestation of Reiki and the Holy Spirit Are No Different
Here are the gifts of Reiki to a practitioner:
1. Knowledge and wisdom on things and life
2. Inner understanding and ability to prophesy
3. Knowing the past, present and future
4. Ability to know the mind of another person
5. Ability to know the relationships of people
6. Ability to heal.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are presented as the same:
1. Gifts of Revelation that can manifest as having inner knowledge and wisdom and the
ability of discerning of spirit
2. Power Gifts such as gifts of faith, working of miracles, and gift of healing.
3. Utterance Gifts seen in the gifts of prophecy, gifts of difference tongues, and
interpretation of tongues.
Both have the same spiritual way. With Reiki, a practitioner is asked to do spiritual
practices which includes Reiki Meditation, Self Healing, Meditation, Healing Others, and
living with the Reiki Principles (Just For Today, I will not be Angry. Just For Today, I wil
not worry. Just For today, I will be grateful. Just For Today, I will work hard. Just For
Today I will respect all creation.)
1. Knowledge and wisdom on things and life
2. Inner understanding and ability to prophesy
3. Knowing the past, present and future
4. Ability to know the mind of another person
5. Ability to know the relationships of people
6. Ability to heal.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are presented as the same:
1. Gifts of Revelation that can manifest as having inner knowledge and wisdom and the
ability of discerning of spirit
2. Power Gifts such as gifts of faith, working of miracles, and gift of healing.
3. Utterance Gifts seen in the gifts of prophecy, gifts of difference tongues, and
interpretation of tongues.
Blessed Are you Who are Living with the Grace of Reiki and the Holy Spirit
The grace of living and practicing Reiki is seen in practicing the Five Reiki Principles
which brings : Peace, Trust, Faith, Gratitude, Service and Love.
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit is no different : Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Helpfulness, Self-Control (Temperance).
Reiki and the Holy Spirit Speak of the Same Way to Find God
practices which includes Reiki Meditation, Self Healing, Meditation, Healing Others, and
living with the Reiki Principles (Just For Today, I will not be Angry. Just For Today, I wil
not worry. Just For today, I will be grateful. Just For Today, I will work hard. Just For
Today I will respect all creation.)
Christians follow the Ten Commandments and spiritual work of prayers, reading the
Holy Scripture, and Service.
So, What is the Difference between Reiki and the Holy Spirit
In my practice and analysis, there is no difference. The only differecne between Reiki and the Holy Spirit is cultural in origin. One is developed with the Eastern concept and tradition. While the Holy Spirit is influenced by the Western thoughts.There is only one God that prevails. The only difference comes from the human minds of lower forms who are still stuck in separeteness and duality. To practice one's Christianity and Reiki is no different from a doctor who practices his religion while fulfilling his profession.
Let us release the confusion. There is no confusion when we work with the love and service.
I am a Christian who teaches and practices Reiki.
You are a Christian and can practice Reiki.
One with Love
One with Healing
One with God!
Lights and Love,
Aisa
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