I agree with you that nothing needs to be added to Reiki practice to give it credibility. However, practitioner who do not practice long enough before before going public as practitioners or masters often feel this need, simply because they have not given themselves time to mature in their practice. We cannot disregard the steadiness, clarity and depth that only consistent daily self-practice brings.

I don’t know what is gained by saying Reiki practice is a timeless energy art. I don’t see what is gained, and I think it would confuse at least some students. Reiki practice is a unique spiritual healing practice that dates back to the early 20th century.

If you are trying to give historical perspective, why not simply mention that various subtle healing practices are been used throughout the ages in different indigenous medical systems, and this is a unique practice that for many reasons, such as ease of learning and speed of response, is well suited to our culture?

Described in sanskrit, described by the Mejing Emperor, used in so many forms, not neccessarily Reiki Practice and yet overlaping just the same, throught the world. What differentiates Usui Reiki Practice for me is the actual attunements that our students go through to open them and help prepare them for the ability to channel this beautiful energy. No other healing modality has this practice.

I love the word timeless in your description because it is truely acurate and you have to be here and now healing art. You must be present while giving a session, yet you also have to remain “out of the way” as in detatched from the out come, because the inate wisdom of Reiki in all it’s Practice is never up to us, Reiki Sessions simply open the door for this energy to do it’s work.

We do our part in our studies and understanding of how it may effect others, and what sensations it may create, however in my 20+ years of Reiki Practice I am still continually surprised by it, and how it seems to have a mind and way all of it’s own, that is the power and energy of Usui Reiki Practice I am still drawn to.

I appriciate your calling this distinction out so that we may be better armed in giving accurate information to both our clients, as well as those new to Reiki Practice or Sessions, as this can be a confusing subject.

*A side note of giving “Reiki” credibility, I personaly don’t feel it is neccessary to add any thing to create any credibility, it is powerful enough even if it was discovered 100 years ago, the proof is in the pudding, so to speak*

Thank you again for all your work,
Many Blessings to you!

Regardless our own inner experiences and understanding, it is important to address the facts when speaking publicly. In this case, the fact is that Mikao Usui is the founder of the Reiki practice lineage.

Maintaining this distinction helps avoid the confusions that occur whenever a practice is made as widely available as Reiki practice has become, particularly in cultures where there is no understanding of how to respect traditional spiritual practices.

Make sense?

I would like to note, however, that although Chris Marsh tells an interesting story, the lack of any documentation is troubling. I therefore cannot get on that bandwagon.