Just because Reiki is not a religion and has no religious affiliations does not mean Reiki cannot be used (and quite effectively) in religion. Care must be taken, of course, so that people don’t get the wrong impression, as some people are instantly wary of anything connected to religion or spirituality.
In Japan, when I introduce Japanese people to Reiki (most have never heard of it) I make sure to keep the kanji from them until they have some idea as to what its all about. Only then will I reveal the kanji, which can be related to graveyards and ghostly energy, and were that their initial introduction, well, you know what they say about first impressions… 😆
When performing a serious healing I am of the opinion that you need all the help you can get, so when you are performing Reiki on someone you should always feel free to add a touch of prayer to the mix if you think it will help (and vice versa).
How to Pray
In these pages we’ve been covering the Reiki side of the equation, but what about the prayer side? Basically, how you pray depends on who or what you are praying to. Some prayers are recitals of static verse, while others are more like conversations where you ask questions, seek assistance, give thanks, etc. These are all based on whatever belief system or religion you adhere to. Some belief systems require folded hands, others closed eyes, others ask you to pray at given times and others that you face a particular direction, again, all based on your religion and your relationship with whoever or whatever you are praying to. You should feel free to use any system that brings the desired results.. whether that be a closer relationship with whoever or whatever you are praying to or another outcome.
Reiki Prayer
Reiki Praying is a special form of and extension of prayer and a special form and extension of Reiki at the same time. As was true in discussions of Reiki & Aromatherapy, Reiki & Reflexology, Reiki & Acupuncture (as well as the other modalities discussed in these pages) it is a blend with far reaching implications. For most, Reiki is much more scientific than religion. A superficial understanding of the Quantum Nature of Reiki Energy should be enough to show that Reiki can be purely based on science and has no belief system associated with it (which is the basis for religion) so the two can work nicely together without fear of stepping on the other’s toes… so to speak.
The long and short of it is that you should not fear (if you’ve a hankering to) using the power of prayer in your Reiki Practice. It can be a strong catalyst and if the person you are treating has a strong religious belief you should, by all means, use that to your advantage.
For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!
