The History of Rei-ki
A century ago Dr
Mikao Usui, a distinguished Japanese scholar, researched many
ancient sources in search of a method of healing through the hands
that had been practised in olden times.
Eventually, after
learning and studying many languages, he discovered a formula in
obscure Sanskrit writings. Following a 21-day meditation on Mt
Kuryama near Kyoto, Japan, he received a remarkable confirmation
of the healing properties of the energy renewal system he called
'Rei-ki'.
After
fulfilling a seven year mission in a beggars' camp, he set about
teaching Rei-ki and trained as his successor Dr Chujiro Hayashi of
Tokyo, a retired naval officer who died in 1941.
He appointed Mrs Hawayo
Takata of Hawaii to ensure the survival of the technique during
and after World War II.
In the decade before her
death in 1980, Mrs Takata started teaching in mainland USA and
trained the Rev. Beth Gray as the first western Rei-ki Master in
1973.
The original traditions
of Rei-ki have been faithfully preserved within the Usui Rei-ki
Network internationally in direct lineage by Beth Gray's
understudy, Barbara McGregor.
Dr Mikao Usui
Dr Chujiro Hayashi
Hawayo Takata
Rev Beth Gray