Recommended Reiki Books 'This is Reiki'
Recommended Reiki Book Reading Series Introduction
So in this series, I offer a short concise view of some recommended books on the topic of Reiki. I thought it would be helpful as I get asked the question as to what Reiki books I would recommend on the topic. These are the books I recommend Reiki students read after taking Reiki courses. They can be interesting to those looking into Reiki, however, my view is more to read Reiki articles, to get an idea if it is something you would like to try or to take training in, then book a Reiki treatment to experience it, or attend Reiki training courses, then read Reiki books. As you tend to be able to understand the content in a deeper way having had Reiki training, or at least experienced it, so being introduced to topics that tend to be covered in the books.
This is Reiki (2012)
by Frank Arjava Petter
The Author
This is Reiki, was written by one of my Reiki teachers Frank Arjava Petter. Arjava is the Vice Representative of Jikiden Reiki, and was published in 2012. Arjava Sensei has devoted the last 25-plus years to uncovering the truth with regards Reiki history. Much of what we know as accurate Reiki history has come from his research. He is German by birth, so a Westerner, but he lived in Japan for a while, so can offer that perspective.
So What’s It About?
If you click on the link below, Amazon does a good job with their ‘look inside’ feature to see the index topics, but as an overview, but as an overview to get an idea, the book starts with a chapter of explanations of meanings and terms we find in Reiki. A chunky chapter of Reiki history, which is Arjava's passion, is so expected. We then have a section on historical Reiki sites. This 275-page book also has a section on Japanese culture and religious influences. The book then concluded with an in-depth chapter on Reiki practice., such as concepts around delivering treatments. I commonly use the pictures in this book to show students when teaching Reiki history during classes.
My View of The Book
This is the ‘go-to’ Reiki book I recommend to both students of Reiki and those looking into it. As it encompasses a complete view of Reiki in its entirety, from someone with a great understanding of both Japanese and Western approaches to Reiki. As it was published in 2012, I think of it as a greatest hits of his previous Reiki books, with the greater understanding that additional time of research has offered. This book has a lot of depth as well. To be honest there is enough depth for most Reiki students here. In an order of which book order to read, or if only had one Reiki book, which one would I recommend, the overall differing angles, or perspectives of the four or so Reiki books I might recommend in my view present the best approach, however, if I had to pick one book for someone new to Reiki I would start here with this book.
This book in my opinion has pretty much all we need in it to have a good understanding of Reiki. For those new to Reiki, just be aware there is depth to the information here, which is great, I would suggest reading the content, if not trained in Jikiden Reiki , do so, then come back to the content again, then practice Reiki for a year or so, then return again, as the book reveals more to you as you return to it from a place of greater understanding and experience of practice. so don’t worry if the depth seems a lot if you are new to Reiki, just think of it as a reference book with layers each time you read it.
Where can I buy a copy of the book?
You can find a link to purchase this book and view my other recommended Reiki book titles here.
Shaun Mckeown specialises in authentic Japanese Reiki. Delivering Jikiden Reiki treatments and teaching authentic Japanese Jikiden Reiki in the UK. Shaun also supports Jikiden Reiki students and professionals. A strategic, creative problem solver with over 20 years of professional coaching experience helping people with health and well-being The last 12 + years specialising in Reiki. He has a BSc.(Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science, so has both science and holistic perspectives. learn more about Shaun at: www.shaunmckeown.com
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