Reiki Principles (Gokai)
The Reiki Principles are the number 1 spiritual practice in Reiki Ryoho. They were created by the founder of Usui Reiki Ryoho, Mikao Usui. They provide guidelines on how to extend spiritual practice beyond the Reiki practice space into every day life. Komyo ReikiDo incorporates these teachings as they underpin our Reiki practice and way of being. The full translation of the pictured calligraphy is below. They are read from the right column, top to bottom and across to the left.
In Komyo ReikiDo, we recite the Principles including the 2 titles. They are in highlighted below in blue.
In Komyo ReikiDo, we recite the Principles including the 2 titles. They are in highlighted below in blue.
招福の秘法 萬病の霊薬 今日丈けは 怒るな 心配すな 感謝して 業をはげめ 人に親切に 朝夕 合掌して 心に念じ 口に唱へよ 心身改善 臼井靈氣療法 教義 肇祖 臼井甕男 |
Shofuku no hiho Manbyo no reiyaku Kyo dakewa Ikaruna Shinpai suna Kansha shite Gyo wo hageme Hito ni shinsetsu ni Asa yu Gassho shite Kokoro ni nenji Kuchi ni tonahe yo Shin shin kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho Kyogi Choso Usui Mikao |
Mystic art to invite happiness Miraculous medicine to heal all diseases Today only Do not anger Do not worry With thankfulness Work diligently Be kind to others Morning & evening Doing gassho (hands together) In mind bearing With mouth chant Mind/body improvement Usui Reiki Healing Art Teachings/Principles Founder Usui Mikao |