Interview with Mikao Usui

Why I teach the Reiki method to everyone; an explanation by the founder Mikao Usui

‘Since time immemorial, it has happened: someone who discovered an original, secret law kept it to himself or at most passed it on to his descendants. This secret was then used as security for the life of his heirs. It was not passed on to outsiders. But this is an old-fashioned custom. In times like these, the happiness of mankind is based on cooperation and the desire for social progress. That is why I would not want anyone to ever keep it to themselves! Reiki Ryoho is absolutely something original, and cannot be compared to any other method in the world. That is why I want to make this method available to the public for the benefit of mankind. Each of us has the ability to receive a divine gift, so that body and mind are united. In this way, many people will be able to experience the blessing of the divine. Above all, Reiki Ryoho is a unique therapy, based on the spiritual power of the universe. Through it, man will be made healthy and peace and joy in life will be increased. Now we need improvements and changes in our lives so that we can free our fellow human beings from diseases and emotional suffering. This is why I dare to teach this method freely to the general public.’

What is Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Gratefully receiving them, we live according to the principles (the Reiki principles) prescribed by Emperor Meiji. If humanity is to reach the right path, we must live according to these principles. This means that we must improve our body and mind through practice. To achieve this, we first heal our mind. Then we make the body healthy. When our mind moves on the wholesome path of honesty and integrity, the body naturally becomes healthy. Thus, the body and mind are one, and thus we live our lives in peace and happiness. We heal ourselves and the ailments of others, thereby increasing and strengthening our happiness and that of others. This is the purpose of Usui Reiki Ryoho.

Is Usui Reiki Ryoho the same as hypnotherapy, kiai jutsu or shinko ryoho etc? Is it a similar form of therapy with a different name?

No, it is not comparable to the previously mentioned therapies.
After many years of intensive training I discovered a spiritual secret: this is a method to liberate body and mind.

Is it a Shinrei Ryoho (spiritual healing method)?

That’s right, we could call it Shinrei Ryoho. However, it is also possible to call it body therapy, because light and energy radiate from all parts of the body of the person giving the treatment. Energy and light radiate mainly from the eyes, mouth, and hands of the giver. At the same time, the giver keeps his eyes focused on the affected areas of the body for two or three minutes, blowing on them or lightly massaging them. Toothaches, headaches, stomach problems, swelling of the chest, nerve pain, bruises, cuts, burns etc. heal easily. Chronic diseases are not so easy to treat. But it is a fact that just one treatment of a chronically ill person already produces results.

I sometimes wonder how this phenomenon can be explained in terms of medical science

Well, reality is always more impressive than you can imagine. When you see the results, you would have to agree with me. Even someone who does not believe it, cannot ignore the reality.

Is it necessary to believe in Usui Ryoho for healing to occur?

No, because it is different from other healing methods such as psychotherapy or hypnotherapy. Consent and belief are not necessary because there is no suggestion involved. It does not matter if someone is reluctant, suspicious or simply does not want to believe in it. For example, it works just as well with small children as with someone who is seriously ill and unconscious. Out of ten people, perhaps one brings trust to a First treatment. Even after a first treatment, most people already feel the effect and their trust grows.

What physical problems can be healed with Usui Reiki Ryoho?

All illnesses, caused by psychological or physical causes, can be healed with Usui Reiki Ryoho.

Does Usui Reiki Ryoho only heal illnesses?

No, it not only heals physical ailments, but also bad habits and psychological complaints such as despair, weakness, lack of courage, inability to make decisions and nervousness. Through this, the mind becomes comparable to God or Buddha, and we develop our life purpose, namely healing our fellow human beings. In this way, we make ourselves and others happy.

How does Usui Reiki Ryoho heal?

I have not been initiated into this method by anyone in this universe. Nor have I had to make any attempts to achieve extraordinary healing powers. While fasting, I came into contact with an intense energy, and in a mysterious way I was inspired. As if by chance, it became clear to me that I had been given the spiritual healing art. Although I am the founder of this method, I find it difficult to explain it more clearly. Doctors and scientists are researching it diligently, but it is difficult to come to the conclusion that it is based on medical science. The time will come when it will meet science.

Does Usui Ryoho use any medications? Are there any side effects?

No medicines or instruments are used. The only forms are looking, blowing, massaging, tapping and touching. This cures the ailments.

Does one need to have medical knowledge to use Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Our Ryoho is a spiritual method that transcends medical science. It is not based on it. When you look at it, blow on it, or touch or massage the affected part of the body, you will achieve the desired goal. For example, if you want to treat the brain, touch the head, for the stomach, the stomach, and for the eyes, the eyes. You do not use any medicine or other means, and you will be healthy again in a short time. Therefore, Reiho (spiritual method) is our unique creation.

How do recognized doctors view Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Mikao answers this question by quoting, among other things, a series of statements by famous doctors from that time. I will reproduce one of those quotes here.

Dr. Kondo said, “It is rather arrogant to claim that medical science has made enormous progress because modern medical science neglects spiritual balance. That is its greatest drawback.”

What does the government think about this?

The last part of this answer reads: The government’s position is that the use of touch in the treatment of ailments does not belong to the healing methods of the medical schools. Therefore, Usui Reiki Ryoho does not fall under the laws of the medical schools, nor those of acupuncture or other disciplines. In this form of treatment, the spiritual healing powers can only manifest in those who have developed spiritually from birth. I do not believe that anyone can learn this. Or do you think so? All beings that breathe life have the same spiritual powers to heal. This is true of plants, animals, fish, and insects. But man, who represents the pinnacle of creation, has the greatest power. Usui Reiki Ryoho came into the world to utilize this.

Can anyone be initiated into Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Of course. Men and women, old and young, scholars and illiterates, who live according to moral principles, can certainly learn how to heal themselves and others in a short time. Up to today, I have initiated well over one thousand and several hundred people. Everyone had the same desired experience. Everyone, even someone who has just learned Shoden (note: someone who has learned the Reiki course – first degree), appeared to have received the same healing abilities. When we think about it, it is rather strange that we can learn how to heal illnesses in a short time, although it is the most difficult thing for human beings. Even I find it amazing. This is the most characteristic of our spiritual healing method: that we can learn something so difficult in such a simple way. Other people can be healed through it.

But what about yourself? Can someone also heal their own ailments?

If we can’t heal our own ailments, how can we ever heal others?

What needs to be done to learn Okuden (second degree)?

Okuden consists of a series of forms. Hatsuleiho, tapping, massaging, applying pressure with the hands, distance treatments, healing bad habits and so on. First you have to learn Shoden and if you can show good results, behave with dignity, ethics, and honesty and are also enthusiastic, then you can be initiated.

Is there anything more to Reiki Ryoho than Okuden?

There is also Shinpiden (third degree, literally “Mystery Teaching”).

Reiki Ryoho is a protected trademark. It is managed by the Reiki Ryoho Foundation.

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