Japan Related Topics
Part of my dream for this site included hard-to-find background material on Reiki. At the time I began this research, I knew nothing of Japanese language, and had no intention of traveling to Japan. My historical research on the origins of Reiki began as a way I could contribute to the understanding of Reiki.
Since these humble beginings, I have been to Japan, met with a number of Reiki people, and had plans to study with non-Takata Reiki lineages by fall of 2001. I also had plans to spend time meditating on Mt. Kurama. Over the course of my trips, I hoped to get my number of days spent on Kurama up to 21. Of course, many of my plans have come true, and I have spent many days on Mt. Kurama since then.
The Kanto Earthquake This short areticle presents facts and figures on the Kanto Earthquake. Miako Usui is accredited on his memorial as having acheived recognition for Reiki by practicing it in these devatasted areas.
Mt Kurama: Where Reiki began This link leads to information about a variety of Mt. Kurama's apsects, past and presen. The article descrives what is special about Kurama's energy, what we know about Usui and his experience, plus circumstantial evidence which supports Haway Takata's story of Usui's initial receiving of Reiki energy and miracles. The information also includes commentary on the brochure which is handed out and pictures of Mt. Kurama itself. This section also includes the possible origin of Reki symbols!
Usui on Reiki This section includes some of Usui's own words describing Reiki.
Looking for Usui in America My documentation of microfilm passanger arrival records, a search so far unsucessful, to find Usui in America.
Times of Mikao Usui How did the day and age in which Miako Usui was born affect the way he saw Reiki? Caught between the worlds of samurai swords and the modern age, Usui was raised in a time of rapid change.
Who was the Meiji Emperor Miako Usui included a large number of the Meiji emperor's poems in his original Reiki handbook, based the ideals on the emperor's words and revered him so highly... Who was the Meiji emperor?
Age of Mikao Usui Why is Usui's age inscribed on his memorial older than how long he lived?