Institute of Cosmic Healing and Spiritual Sciences

Reiki, the universal energy is defined as the power which acts and is inherent in all matter.
Reiki is two words … Rei means The Universe and ki is prana…, the life force energy. Hence reiki means spiritually controlled universal life force energy. In modern terms, it is called as bio-energy, cosmic energy and Christians may call it as Christ Light.
Reiki, also referred to as the Usui System of Natural Healing, is a vibrational energy technique that balances, harmonizes and restores our energy systems by using non-polarized energy through the energy centers in the palms of the hands.
Reiki is a wholesome therapy that addresses the body, mind and spirit, going beyond symptoms to treat the root cause of the disease. It helps us maintaining balance in our own health and that of others. We can experience energy in our body, usually as a sensation of warmth of tingling. Reiki cannot possibly harm anyone as it adjusts naturally to the individual's needs. It can be used any time, any place and in any situation. Reiki is simple, safe, non-intrusive as no aids, diagnosis or medicines are required. Therefore, anyone can learn Reiki. Reiki is for those people who wish to take more responsibility for their lives and who wish to live more lovingly, joyfully and fully.
Thousands of years back, Tibetans possessed a deep understanding of the nature of spiritual energy. They exploited this knowledge to heal their bodies, to harmonize their souls and to lead their spirits to experience unity and oneness.
This knowledge was guarded and preserved by the mystery schools and was available to a very few people, usually priests or spiritual leaders who in turn passed this technique to their disciples by word of mouth.
The knowledge of Reiki would have remained lost forever had not Dr. Mikao Usui rediscovered the key at the end of the nineteenth century which led to the recovery of a thousand-year-old tradition of healing in 2500 year old Sanskrit sutras.
Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Christian theological scholar and teacher, who in the mid 1880's, after responding to a challenge from several of his graduate students about how Jesus healed, undertook an extensive study of the healing phenomena of history's greatest spiritual leaders. In the Buddhist writings he found the Reiki healing technique and spent the later part of his life applying and teaching this knowledge.
Reiki reached the western world in the late 1970's through Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Since then, tens of thousands of people have received Reiki worldwide.
Five Principles of Reiki (We have to remember and inject in our lives while practicing Reiki)
Dr. Usui taught us five principles of reiki … those are…
1. Just for today, I will not be angry
2. Just for today, I will not worry
3. Just for today, I will do my work honestly
4. Just for today, I will be kind to my
neighbor and every living thing
5. Just for today, I will give thanks for my many
blessings
Reiki is God's love in its purest form. It is completely unconditional. It demands nothing of the giver nor of the receiver. It propounds no creed or dogma. It requires no specific belief in the Supreme being or in Reiki itself. Used in its traditional form, as developed by Dr. Mikao Usui, the Usui System of Natural healing, Reiki heals the body and emotions, bringing them into balance and promoting health, happiness, prosperity and long life.
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Thought for Today :
Peace - Peace is filled with pure thoughts, pure feelings and pure wishes. When the energy of thought, word and action is balanced and stable, the individual is at peace with the self, in relationships and with the world.
Move On - See beyond immediate circumstances. Clear the decks of any old grievances. Learn from the past and move on by tapping into your inner resources of self-worth and humility. With honesty and commitment, softly let go and let others change. There are new horizons, new growth and a new lease of life.
Silence - We have to develop this hobby and practice going into the depths of silence. Practice this, make it your hobby and see how much you enjoy it. The tiredness of the soul will then be removed. We will feel that we are able to remain carefree and restful. When the soul is tired it is restless and there is a lot of worry; we think I have to do this, that and so we cannot feel restful. Actually, all I have to do is to remain peaceful and there will be the feeling that everything will be ok...
Resist Not - Have you ever noticed that resistance leads to persistence. And behind all resistance is self-created fear. The only way to relax and stay relaxed is acceptance. You don't have to agree, or follow, or condone, but acceptance means you begin any interaction with a serenity which invites others to engage with you. And out of engagement comes the satisfaction of creative expression and an enriching relationship. That's relaxation in action!
Being comes before doing - We spend most of our life running after things, doing things. We forget that being comes before doing. Those who remember this secret make an effort to "be" and discover that when they stop and observe, life helps and brings whatever is needed. Learning to be is learning to be at peace. It is our most fundamental nature.
Relationships - Who are the thieves of peace? Why is peace lost in relationships? Complaints, guilt and comparisons are the main destroyers of peace. Instead of complaining, share newness. Instead of looking for someone to blame, take responsibility for improving the situation. Instead of comparing yourself to others, value the good that is in them.
Forgiveness - Why is it hard to forgive others? Usually because we believe that they are 90% to blame for the problem, that I am not as bad as they are. So I start to carry the load of other people's actions. I may have a sense of correction, of injustice: 'I know I am right', 'That is not fair'. But if I start to forgive from the heart, sincerely, then this kind of feeling and attitude begins to dissolve. If I remain humble, this forgiveness will bring me closer to others. Then I do not carry regrets or anger, I just let go and remain light.
Institute of Cosmic Healing and Spiritual Sciences