This weekend I had the pleasure of joining approximately 50 other Reiki enthusiasts at another monthly Gendai Reiki Koryukai hosted by Hiroshi Doi. Koryukai, aka Reiki workshops, Reiki Shares, Reiki Gatherings, all seem to have their own personality and way of doing things and I find Doi Sensei’s to be among the most unique of all. As usual I had a wonderful time, learned a lot, and got to make some fantastic new Reiki friends.

Sunday was extremely hot, temperatures were hovering around 100 with humidity seemingly up in the thousands (the air was so thick you could stand a fork up in it). Getting to the Koryukai was therefore a mix of walking and swimming. After the usual pleasantries the workshop began with a round of Jiko Joka Healing, an Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai technique for self-cleansing/purification at the cellular level and for focusing Reiki deep inside.

Following Jiko Joka Healing, Doi Sensei gave his monthly report on what he’s been up to and the general state of Reiki, giving us a chance to absorb the energies from Jiko Joka.

Next, the microphone was passed around for self-introductions where we got to know the participants a little and it seemed this time there was more than the usual amount of first-timers, showing that the word about Reiki is still spreading.

Following a short break there was a discussion on Chakras and a Reiki technique for balancing the Chakras which reminded me of a Hana Reiki technique I wanted to share with you all… perhaps very soon.

Next up was my favorite part of the gathering… the Gendai Reiju! This is where Doi Sensei and the other Reiki Masters in attendance give a simplified form of Reiki attunement to all those present. I sometimes refer to these as monthly Reiki tune-ups (and to the Koryukai themselves as Reijukai) and actually, this is the way Reiki was originally spread… not through the current single attunement procedure. Today this practice is still in use by the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai and never fails to leave me light-headed and in awe of the wonderful Reiki energies.

After the Reiji, we did some energy balancing and solar imaging techniques (more on those another time) and that wrapped it up.

My second favorite part of the Koryukai is the Konshinkai, which is an activity in and of itself. After the Koryukai a small group of participants head out to dinner with Doi Sensei where we spend hours eating, drinking, and chatting… these gatherings are known as Konshinkai. I think I’ve learned more about Reiki at these than in all the books and workshops combined.

All in all it was a delightful day and a good time was had by all. I had to suddenly leave to catch the midnight train home (which seems to often be the case) so I hardly had time to say Good-Bye to everyone… guess it will have to wait until next month.

Speaking of next month, it is forecast to be even hotter than this month… will I actually brave the elements again? You bet!!!

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