David Vennells

Discussing Reiki as having solid buddhist backgrounding was relatively new in 2004 when the book came out. Vennells has pretty solid teachings about each of the advanced levels symbols and offered good alternative and deepening practices, meditations, visualizations at the time. There may be others who've moved beyond this at this time (2025) but the material still holds and is strong enough - despite good discussions of symbols in general and rhe reiki symbols specifically, he doesn't show more actually publish the traditional symbols. he does offer one of his own. show less

a book that does not go beyond level I - some nascent discussion (for 1999) of traditional japanese reiki. Good discussion of practise and treatment - nice section on buddhism and buddhist meditation and contemplation of reiki within a buddhist context. Some good personal stories from others and from the author and his path to reiki

A very good guide to all things Reiki by an experienced, knowledgeable and committed Reiki Master. Well worth reading.

The benefits of Reiki reach far beyond those of any other healing system. As millions of people around the world have already discovered, Reiki's peaceful, elegantly simple, hand-on healing intelligence transcends cultures and religious boundaries and can help you to unravel your inner mysteries, heal physical and spiritual wounds, and release your potential for happiness.

In Beginner's Guide to Reiki, you'll find out how to use Reiki to heal yourself and others, physically, mentally, and show more emotionally, promote personal growth, develop compassion and wisdom; heal relationship problems at work and at home; and calm yourself before going into stressful situations. You'll learn the Five Reiki Principles and master the twelve hand positions of this natural healing method. You'll discover how, by setting mental intentions, you can use how these gentle yet powerful techniques to transform your life and those of others. The book's many new ideas, techniques, philosophies, and meditations will help you to deepen and enhance your practice.

Experience Reiki's profound effect on your health and well-being as you rebalance, cleanse, and renew your internal energy system. Master the healing touch. You have only to begin.

David F. Vennells is a Reiki practitioner and teacher. He fist experienced Reiki after suffering with chronic fatique syndrome for four years. In a very short time, Reiki greatly improved his mental and physical condition and general quality of life.

Discover both the practical benefits and spiritual essence of Reiki as you learn:

The cause and cure of disease.
The twelve hand positions of Reiki.
How to prepare for your Reiki attunements.
Self-treatment.
Treating others.
Reiki meditation, relaxation, and self-awareness techniques.
Reiki stories, ideas, and advice from other practitioners.
The history of Reiki and its relationship to Buddhism.

Contents

Author's note
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Preface: The author's story
1 The essence of reiki
2 The story of reiki
3 First degree reiki
4 Using reiki
5 Self-treatment
6 Treating others
7 The five principles
8 The nature of disease
9 Reiki meditation
10 The voice of reiki: Stories from reiki practitioners
11 The good heart
Appendix 1: Meditation
Appendix 2: Books on Buddhism
Appendix 3: The Reiki Association and Reiki Alliance
Index show less