Technique for Purification of Spirit: Joshin – Focusing the mind Kokyu – Breath, respiration, inhaling, exhaling Ho – Method, Dharma, Principle. Joshin Kokyu Ho is a meditation or being mindful, it releases all tension from the body, bringing the mental focus to the Hara. It also translates as ‘The principle of pure mind/heart through working in harmony with the universe’. … Read More
Reiki and Perfection
No one is perfect, we try by practice, to be true and honest to ourselves and others, but we can fail miserably. Recently Michael Stone a renown Buddhist teacher died at the age of 42. He was revered and well known for his modern approach to Buddhist teachings. But….. It turned out he was addicted to Fentanyl a very destructive … Read More
The Glory of Nature
The glory of Nature. Looking at something so natural and beautiful is very balancing and nurturing. The connection to nature is empowering, we never feel alone. To capture this magnificence in a photo reminds us just how nature works. We humans think we know it all don’t we? That’s why we abuse nature and the fragile balance, we should leave … Read More
Inspiration
Mountains and Divine Inspiration. Now and again it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys To restore your link to the source of life. Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the Universe; Breathe our and bring the cosmos back inside. Next, breathe up all the fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. Finally … Read More
Divine Inspiration
Little by little you must train yourself for life, for happiness. You probably received a college degree that you spent years working for, and you thought that happiness would be possible after you got it. But that was not true, because after getting the degree and finding a job you continued to suffer. Yoiu have to realize that happiness is … Read More
Our True Nature
when we let go of our battles and open our heart to things as they are, then we come to rest in the present moment. This is the beginning and the end of spiritual practice. Only in this moment can we discover that which is timeless. Only here can we find the love that we seek. Love in the past … Read More
Reiki and Nature
Nature can be very violent. Today the beautiful male blackbird who frequently comes in to the garden to feed, with his young, was frantically calling to his baby. I looked out of the window and saw the horrible cat in next door’s garden trying to kill the baby bird. I couldn’t get into the garden as the gate was locked, … Read More
OKUDEN Reiki Level 2 & CHOKUREI, SEI HEIKI
Okuden the 2nd level of Reiki translates to ‘hidden’ teachings or the ‘Deepening’. Okuden takes us to a much deeper level within the roots of Reiki, developing our spirituality and inner essence. Mantras and symbols are involved in helping us understand the different levels of energy, they have no power of their own. They are in fact separate as the … Read More
Reiki & Violence
How do we deal with our emotions when something so horrific as the Manchester abomination happens? After the pain do we feel anger or compassion? Those of us who feel anger may retaliate on anyone who is Muslim when most are gentle people who have no violence and are probably feeling very vulnerable and exposed. This quote by Thich … Read More