History of Reiki
What is the History of Reiki? In this world, cosmic energy appeared and filled the beautiful universe, which exists through the power of universal energy known as cosmic intelligence. A universal force called the gravitational force connects and binds every celestial body. This cosmic intelligence influences every creature and every element. It guides them and allows them to exist within its flow.
The whole existence behind the energy works, and it also helps human beings achieve higher consciousness through its power. Knowingly or unknowingly, visibly or invisibly, universal energy sustains our existence. This energy supports survival, balances life, and also nurtures spiritual growth and higher consciousness. In Divine civilization, gods, goddesses, holy persons, sages, and seers realized and achieved the cosmic power. They became intellectuals and holy individuals, and some reached enlightenment. They applied this energy for best wishes, empowerment, encouragement, motivation, True nature, lightness, sympathy, and blessings.
The same cosmic energy arrived on the 26th, hundreds of years ago, when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the so-called Buddha. He began to educate and inspire people to explore peace, love, and true knowledge through philosophical guidance. At the same time, he informally used this cosmic power as spiritual energy for healing. However, he did not formally or systematically use, develop, or follow up with this healing system. He did not make it available to the public.
In the 19th century, around hundred years ago, Mikao Usui, a Japanese, studied and practiced this eastern and Buddhist wisdom and philosophy long time in Tibet and other south Asian zones. He got back to Japan with lots of spiritual experiences and knowledge, and then he started the determined meditation practice, going up one of the Japanese hills, and continued practicing in fasting. On the 21st day of his practice, he realized and achieved different and unique energy entering his body with lights, rays, and symbols from the universe. Then he stopped his practice and went back home.
After this experience and realization, something changed in his life. When he touched someone, they felt healing and miraculously recovered from certain illnesses. He then developed a system of healing with energy. Eventually, he named this healing system Reiki, using a Japanese word. In the Japanese language, Reiki means “Universal Power Energy.” Rei stands for universal power, and Ki stands for energy or cosmic intelligence.
By Swami Yog Subodh (Dr Subodh Simkhada)