Shoden means beginner level. In Shoden you learn the Reiki selft-treatment and how to treat another person. With this workshop you have the opportunity to learn the beginner degree as taught by Mikao Usui and Chujiro Hayashi. You will experience Reiki in its original beauty: pure, simple and effective.

In the course you get a thourough overview of the Reiki philosophy and the historical background. We look in detail into the life of every representative in the Jikiden Reiki lineage (the direct transmitted, the authentic Japanese Teaching): the founder Mikao Usui, the researcher and physician Chujiro Hayashi and the Yamaguchi family with Wasaburo Sugano, uncle of Chiyoko Yamaguchi and coordinator for Dr. Hayashi's Seminars. Chiyoko Yamaguchi (1921-2003), the mother of Tadao Yamaguchi, learned Reiki in 1938 from Chujiro Hayashi sensei. Because Jikiden Reiki has not gone through Mrs. Takata it is not westernized.

You get an insight into the Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism, where it is relevant to Reiki. We deal with the background of specific Japanese syllables and phrases related to the teaching.

You will learn the 5 Reiki Principles (Gokai) and how living these principles enhances happiness and peace of mind. We review the notes of Usui Sensei (Kokai Denju).

You will receive the original form of the initiation into Reiki or attunement (Reiju). With a single such ritual you will get permanent access to Reiki for the rest of your life, however during Shoden you will receive it 3x. The attunement focuses on Tamashi, which is the seat of the soul. Reiju literally means »to recall the inherent power of the soul«, the spiritual power of the universe, to connect with the divine.

You learn techniques for enhancing the sensitivity in your hands, and how to apply Reiki in cases of emergency.

Then we go in detail into the Byosen concept, which describes the accumulation of waste products and toxins in the body. Usui considered the five Reiki principles and the understanding of Byosen the most important aspects of the beginner level.

You get an overview of the different types of symbols used in Japan and you learn the first Shirushi (which is a symbol that is drawn by hand). The first Shirushi has its origin in Shintoism and it serves the sole purpose of dissolving Byosen. In the West only the early students of Mrs. Takata have learned the first Shirushi.

In group treatments, as a practitioner you learn to sense Byosen, as a receiver you can observe and enjoy the effects of Reiki onto your body and mind. You also learn Kekko, a massage-like treatment taught by Mikao Usui and further enhanced by Chujiro Hayashi because of his medical training. Dr. Hayashi was very fond of this technique as it supports the blood circulation and helps in the removal Byosen. Kekko is the typical completion of a Reiki treatment.

The duration of the seminar is 2-3 days. Handouts are provided. At the end of the workshop you will receive a certificate. After the course, regular self-treatments or mutual treatments are recommended, preferably daily.

Course fees: Group rate per person 360 CHF (repeat CHF 210), individual class 950 CHF plus external costs if applicable.

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Okuden is the inner degree in Reiki. Okuden is about treating the mind or psychological issues and also treating an absent person over distance. After Shoden Usui expected a good development of a student, and that the student could clearly determine and understand the Byosen. Then this student was allowed to learn Okuden.

During the seminar you will receive Reiju, the original form of Reiki attunement, for 2x more times.

To better understand the context of the advanced techniques, we make a further digression into Buddhism, Tantric Buddhism.

You learn the second Shirushi (symbol) in its original form, which stems from a Siddham style Sanskrit syllable and which is also drawn with the hands, and an associated multi-line mantra. You are shown how to use these to treat bad habits or, in other words, do a mental treatment. Later the participants practice the treatment method on each other. It is also shown how to use the second Shirushi in case of physical complaints. This is an experience of Mrs. Yamaguchi. Dr. Hayashi did not teach that.

A candle ceremony follows, which was introduced by Chujiro Hayashi. We discuss the Japanese concept of Tamashi (soul) - mind - body.

Another seminar focus is the Reiki treatment of an absent person. For this you get the original form of a jumon which is made up of five Kanji that are jammed into one another. This is done with precision and deep knowledge of the subtleties of the Japanese language and forms a different kind of symbol, similar to a formula that will be drawn and spoken at the same time. The students then practice the distant treatment technique on each other.

The duration of the seminar is 1-2 days. At the end of the workshop you will receive a certificate. After the course, regular self-treatments or mutual treatments remain recommended, preferably daily.

Course fees: Group rate per person 640 CHF (repeat CHF 140), individual class 950 CHF plus external costs if applicable.

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Shinpiden means to pass on the mystery. In Shinpiden you learn how to initiate others in Reiki and how to teach others, i.e. you become a teacher.

To become an approved Shihan (Teacher) of the Jikiden Reiki Institute, it is first necessary to become a certified Shihan-Kaku (Assistant Teacher) by attending the Shihan Kaku Training course. This is comparable to the Reiki 3A of Western schools.

On achieving Shihan-Kaku status, students are expected to develop their skills by holding Shoden level Jikiden Reiki seminars. Around 6-12 months later, students who wish to continue will be required to attend an interview to asses their suitability to become a fully qualified Shihan, and to continue to work in the field of Jikiden Reiki.

On passing the interview and subsequently attending the training course for Shihan, students will be authorized to hold Shoden and Okuden seminars.

To be eligible for the Shihan Kaku Training Course, you must have:

• Completed Shoden and Okuden level of Jikiden Reiki seminars
• Repeated Shoden and Okuden seminar at least once
• Practiced Jikiden Reiki for at least 6 months
• Given Jikiden Reiki treatments on a minimum of 40 people for a total of at least 120 hours (keep list with details, submit a few case studies of their treatments)
• Submitted a short essay about the reasons you want to become a Shihan Kaku and what you would like to do in the future

On a more personal note, you should have a strong desire to promote the use of Jikiden Reiki throughout the World and strive to live according to the 5 principles.

Certified Shihan Kaku (assistant teachers) have the right to:

• Hold Shoden seminars at the same cost to participants as the seminars held at the Jikiden Reiki Institute
• Hold Reiju Kai - attunement sessions, workshops and demonstration sessions
• Purchase a copy of »Gokai no Sho« - a scroll depicting the five principles of Reiki - written by Hayashi Sensei using beautiful calligraphy - and photographs of Usui Sensei and Hayashi Sensei
• Apply for the Shihan Training Course

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To be eligible for the Shihan Training Course, students must have:

• Successfully completed the Shihan-Kaku Training Course at least 6-12 months prior to the Shihan course
• Repeated Shoden and Okuden seminar at least one more time
• Taught at least 5 Shoden seminars, each attended by 2 or more students
• Provide written feedback from 10 students

On a more personal note, you should agree with the objectives of the Jikiden Reiki Institute and honor its regulations and principles. You should have the desire to actively participate in the promotion of Jikiden Reiki throughout the world.

Certified Shihan (teachers) have the right to:

• Receive a Shihan certificate issued by the Jikiden Reiki Institute
• Hold complete Jikiden Reiki seminars Shoden and Okuden
• Hold Reiju Kai - attunement sessions, workshops and demonstration sessions
• Establish and coordinate a branch of the Jikiden Reiki Institute

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Mikao Usui and Hayashi have offered their students repeating Reiju and review sessions. The Reiki attunement has been given again. Individual seminar topics have been deepened.

The Jikiden Reiki Institute continues this tradition. Although it is not necessary for a student to »refresh« the initiation, especially if he uses Reiki regularly. Nevertheless, the repeated receiving of Reiju is an enrichment that enhances one's relationship to the Reiki energy.

During the meeting, we will do group treatments, share experiences and discuss questions. Finally, a candle ceremony is performed, which was introduced by Chujiro Hayashi (Reiki Kokan).

To participate in this gathering you must have completed at least the Shoden class with a certified Jikiden Reiki teacher.

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