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Levels
of Reiki
In Current Practice in America and Japan Reiki is taught in levels in an oral tradition and passed down through an Attunement by a Reiki Master. There are three levels that are generally used, although in the Usui/Tibetan schools the level of IIIa has been added. This was to separate the Reiki Master Teacher from the Reiki Master Practitioner.
As a true Aquarian and committed non-conformist I
agree with the non-traditional schools that add information on the Light, Auras, Grounding and Chakras. Because I think that Students should have the full
spectrum of knowledge available to them, In addition to teaching the
traditional stories, I, like others, add a speculative history that Reiki is
from Tibet.
Level II generally includes the
three Reiki Symbols (Focus, Harmony, and Connection), Mental/Emotional Healing,
Distant Healing, healing others and another Attunement. Non-traditional schools add the
techniques scanning and beaming. Some others add spiritual practices to Reiki
including new age practices, ascended Masters, crystals, Tibetan and other
practices. Again, while I cover these non-traditional areas, I do
not dwell in them, instead I demonstrate the synergy between them and Reiki and
leave the rest to you to learn on your own, with me or another, at a later time.
Level III (Master Level)
- Third Level Reiki (called Shinpi Den in Japan) is the Master Level of Reiki.
Reiki Level III is taught by some to heal on the spiritual level. The Usui
Master Symbol is taught. The Usui Master Symbol completes the other three
symbols taught at Level II. Some traditions require a
Non-Traditional schools add
in three additional symbols. These are the Tibetan Master Symbol (i.e.,
Dumo), the Fire Serpent Symbol and the Raku Symbol. The Attunement
processes are modified as well with various Tibetan breathing techniques and the
Chi Kung microcosmic orbit. The Usui/Tibetan Schools and other
various Independent Practitioners have added a Level IIIa in between Level II
and the Master Level. Level IIIa is often called Advanced Reiki Training (ART)
although these techniques are not "advanced".
Some of the techniques that might be included here are: Reiki Meditation
using the symbols for problem solving and for manifesting goals, Reiki and
crystals, making a Reiki crystal grid, using pendulums with Reiki, Reiki
meditation to meet your "Reiki guide", Reiki Healing Attunement, the
Tibetan Antahkarana symbol and a meditation for its use, the Hui Yin position
and the Violet Breath. In this dichotomy, Level IIIb teaches the addition of
three "Tibetan" symbols, and how to perform the Attunements.
Level IIIa is an extra level added onto Reiki in the Usui/Tibetan schools.
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Level I
- Reiki Level I (called Sho Den in Japan) is taught to those that wish to learn
to use the Reiki Energy for self healing. The class is taught by a Reiki Master
trained to pass the Attunements (empowerment) and teach Reiki. There are various Attunements
for conferring the Reiki energy on a student. Traditional Usui Healing Systems
use four Attunements. Depending on the School of Reiki one takes classes
in, a Reiki I class material generally includes the hand positions used when
doing Reiki on yourself, the Reiki principles, and the history of Reiki.
You then receive the Attunements. Reiki I is taught by some to heal on the
physical level.
Level II
- Reiki Level II (called Oku Den in Japan) teaches the three Reiki Symbols and
the student is given another Attunement. Some conceptualize Reiki Level II as
being a deepening of the Reiki experience and a greater commitment to Reiki.
Reiki Level II is thought to heal on the Emotional level, while others believe
that Reiki always heals on all levels. The Power Symbol, Mental/Emotional
Healing Symbol and the Distance Symbol are taught. Their meanings and
applications are taught. Some schools insist on an oral tradition (that is a
western Mrs. Takata based adaptation, not practiced in Japan). Different schools
have different time length requirements before level II can be taken. I have
found that there is a benefit to allowing at least three to four weeks between
Reiki I and Reiki II for cleansing and full realization of the effect of the
Attunement. Others teach both Reiki I and Reiki II in one weekend. I do not have
a problem with this, however, I do think that the “jelly brain” effect comes
into play and less is retained from the courses.
great commitment on the
part of the student, and there is a bond forged between Student and Master.
Masters are taught how to initiate others into Reiki using the Attunement
process. Level III generally includes the Usui Master Symbol (empowerment
symbol) and its meaning and application, The Attunement process and practice in
its application, and how to teach others. 
