Post by Mystik on Jan 13, 2008 20:24:07 GMT -5
Level 3 - oku den (oku = inner)
(NOTE: In some schools of Reiki, Level 3 is called "shinpiden" In Komyo Reiki Kai "shinpiden" is Level 4)
"okuden" means "inner teachings" This refers to the idea that, from this point the focus is more on self development, or that which occurs within you.
While Levels 1 & 2 seem similar in most schools of Reiki, there is some divergence at Level Three. In some forms of Reiki, for example Usui Reiki Ryoho, Level Three is the level of Master Practitioner. In addition to receiving attunement to the fourth (Master) symbol, you may also be given other, so called "Tibetan" symbols. These are not a part of the original Reiki taught by Mikao Usui but have been added later. Furthermore, a Master Practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryoho is also taught how to give attunements for each of the levels of Reiki. On the other hand, with Komyo Reiki Kai Level Three (okuden) you are not given Tibetan symbols, neither are you taught how to give attunements.
At the okuden level, Reiki becomes more than just a healing art. The emphasis is on your own spiritual development. At this level the practitioner attempts to live by the five Reiki precepts (Do not anger, do not worry, be grateful, work diligently and be compassionate to all living things). Okuden is the dorrway to a new and deeper way of life, to be happy, healthy, prosperous and at peace.
At this stage, many might call themselves "Master Practitioners" or "Reiki Masters". This may be true or otherwise. It is worth remembering though that okuden is a doorway. It is the beginning. This is also true in Japanese martial arts, where the first black belt is "sho dan". "sho" means beginner, not master.
To quote the words of Hyakuten Inamoto, the founder of Komyo Reiki Kai,
"Deeds are the criteria of a good Reiki practitioner and a good teacher. Your mental, verbal and bodily deeds, ie. what you think, what you speak and what you do are of the greatest importance."
(NOTE: In some schools of Reiki, Level 3 is called "shinpiden" In Komyo Reiki Kai "shinpiden" is Level 4)
"okuden" means "inner teachings" This refers to the idea that, from this point the focus is more on self development, or that which occurs within you.
While Levels 1 & 2 seem similar in most schools of Reiki, there is some divergence at Level Three. In some forms of Reiki, for example Usui Reiki Ryoho, Level Three is the level of Master Practitioner. In addition to receiving attunement to the fourth (Master) symbol, you may also be given other, so called "Tibetan" symbols. These are not a part of the original Reiki taught by Mikao Usui but have been added later. Furthermore, a Master Practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryoho is also taught how to give attunements for each of the levels of Reiki. On the other hand, with Komyo Reiki Kai Level Three (okuden) you are not given Tibetan symbols, neither are you taught how to give attunements.
At the okuden level, Reiki becomes more than just a healing art. The emphasis is on your own spiritual development. At this level the practitioner attempts to live by the five Reiki precepts (Do not anger, do not worry, be grateful, work diligently and be compassionate to all living things). Okuden is the dorrway to a new and deeper way of life, to be happy, healthy, prosperous and at peace.
At this stage, many might call themselves "Master Practitioners" or "Reiki Masters". This may be true or otherwise. It is worth remembering though that okuden is a doorway. It is the beginning. This is also true in Japanese martial arts, where the first black belt is "sho dan". "sho" means beginner, not master.
To quote the words of Hyakuten Inamoto, the founder of Komyo Reiki Kai,
"Deeds are the criteria of a good Reiki practitioner and a good teacher. Your mental, verbal and bodily deeds, ie. what you think, what you speak and what you do are of the greatest importance."