What is Reiki?
Reiki is the underlying force behind every living being. It is the essential substance of living beings that keeps life in motion - the cosmic vibratory energy that is omnipresent in the Universe, structuring and sustaining all things. Therefore, in the broadest sense, Reiki is life itself.

As infants and children we are more open in our thinking and also our own energy centres and energy channels are in contact with the surrounding energy field. But as we grow older, our environment, conditioning and intellectual/mental activities make us less and less aware of our inherent connection to the energy field.

How does Reiki work?
The Universal Energy at its different frequencies can be accessed by anyone.

As a natural healing art which can be applied on oneself in self-treatment and also in service to others, it is of such a nature that it can be incorporated into one's daily activities, being ever present through touch. To heal, to honour and express love.

Just as electricity can be transformed into heat and light by different instruments, different vibrations of the Universal Energy Field taken as a spectrum can manifest in different forms of energy in different body systems.

Every cell in the body absorbs Reiki. It is absorbed in amounts necessary to bring about energetic balance and flows to wherever there is a deficiency in energy. It removes energy "blockages" or stagnant energy, and balances the energy centres (also known as chakras).

When energy is flowing in a balanced way both mind and body becomes relaxed. As your mind and body become deeply relaxed, all the organs and body systems start to function better.

Healing
Commonly experienced effects of Reiki include the feelings of relaxation and peace, rapid healing of cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, and relief from headaches and pain.

Healing occurs not only at the physical level, but also the mental and emotional levels, creating a feeling of mental well-being and sometimes even radical changes in attitudes. People who start by being rigid and mentally inflexible become more sensitive and mentally pliant.

How does one learn Reiki?
There are many schools of Reiki active today. Reiki is not learned. However, various techniques can be learned for maximum benefit in the application.

In its simplest form it requires one to merely place one's hands on oneself or another, regardless of where or when. It can be done at anytime.

At present there are three lineages of Reiki. The first is the lineage of Hawayo Takata, the second the lineage of the Venerable Seiji Takamori, and the third that of Watanabe. A fourth one emerging is that of Tatsumi.

Levels of training
Reiki-Jin-Kei -Do is taught at three levels.

Reiki 1st Degree: The focus is on treating the physical and energy bodies. A simple meditation is taught in preparation for deeper levels as the student progresses to the level of studying the EnerSense Buddho System.

After a period of practice and keeping a journal on observing the mind, the student may progress to the second level, if they wish.

Reiki 2nd Degree: A further attunement is received enabling the use of the Reiki symbols, which have an inherent power to help amplify energy for different purposes such as distant healing, working to bring about tranquillity for oneself and in one's environment. Meditation practice is also deepened and further treatment techniques are taught.

Reiki Mastery: After a period of further study the student may wish to embark on a study programme to become a Reiki Master - to aid them on their path of personal growth or to actively pass on the gift of Reiki to others.

After a period of active mastery one may undertake to teach the EnerSense Buddho System of Healing and become an EnerSense Buddho Teacher.

EnerSense Buddho System
The Buddho System of healing evolved directly from the original method of Mind-Body Healing by Shakyamuni - the Historical Buddha. It was simplified through the centuries and handed down orally from monk to monk, then recorded in the sutras. Dr Usui, the "modern day father" of Reiki, simplified the Buddho System and called it Reiki.

The Buddho System of Healing as we teach it today has been handed down directly from Lamas in Tibet/Nepal to the Venerable Takamori. It has three components which have to be practiced in proper balance:

Meditative Practices using mantras, yantras, symbols, special meditative breathing exercises, higher stage meditations using breath and achieving dhyanic states for healing.

Healing Practices: self-healing using Buddho meditation symbols, mantras, yantras and marmas. Facilitating the healing of others using the same techniques.

Chi-Nadi Moving Meditation: a set of exercises performed in slow relaxed movements, exercising the physical body as well as the subtle energy body (aura) with all its nadis (channels). It is a self-healing technique in its own right.

The origin and deeper meaning of the Reiki symbols are studied in detail. As in Reiki, the Buddho is taught in stages. The student is assessed for readiness to continue after completion of the 1st Stage. Study of the Buddho system may be embarked on after completion of Reiki 2nd Degree.

To the Global Reiki Community
If you feel connected, you are welcome to study the system - as passed down by the Venerable Seiji Takamori directly to Dr Ranga Premaratna, our lineage bearer - at a reduced rate in order to go beyond Reiki and study The EnerSense Buddho System.

The Swartberg Mountains at Prince Albert is a 'sacred space' and the purified air and tranquil surroundings make it easier for us to connect with the sky-like nature of the mind and Everything that is. You become more receptive to your deeper self in the communion with nature.

Valentine Lange
Reiki Master Teacher - Reiki Jin-Kei-Do
4th stage Master Teacher - EnerSense Buddho system
South African Representative