Recommended Reiki Books 'Women in 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.
Women in Reiki (2021)
by Silke Kleemann & Amanda Jayne
The Authors
A recent book release of 2021 this new Reiki book, titled 'Women in Reiki' has been 3 years in the making, involving in-depth research and interviews, shining a spotlight on key influential women in Reiki. It is written by senior Jikiden Reiki teachers Amanda Jayne (UK) and Silke Kleemann (Germany).
So What’s It About?
Most books focus on the key male teachers within Reiki. The focus of this book has been to research the lives of key female figures, who made significant contributions to Reiki, from 1930s Japan to today. Show us their dedication, be that to living Reiki, sharing authentic Usui teachings, keeping Reiki going through tough historical times, or spreading Reiki in the world. This book has some interesting little know information, it also provides an insight into life in Japan, historical information on the lives of these key female figures, and tries to understand what life was like for these women, whilst looking at their contributions to Reiki.
My View of The Book
This book is a solid 400-page book but the depth of information is organized in such a way it feels like many short topics. I found the content naturally broke into sections very well. I could read and absorb a section, then come back to the book and read another section, or chapter about a person, which I liked. The book offers a great depth of information and understanding of what life was like for these women and provides a useful understanding of the social environment of the time and their life situations. In addition to the useful information on key women in Reiki in the 1930s and subsequent decades, there is also information and perspectives offered by modern-day women dedicated to Reiki, which I enjoyed reading.
I real gem for me was the sections in the book where the authors share their experiences and discuss ideas about Reiki, offering some helpful descriptions and insights from their experience working with Reiki. I think the book is a great read. What I would say is as the book looks at key women in Reiki, those who are students of Reiki will likely get the most from the book I feel, as you have a prior understanding of Reiki and have heard these names in your Reiki training. This book would add depth to your understanding. I would recommend this book to all my Reiki students.
Where can I buy a copy of the book?
You can view a link to purchase this book and see my other recommended Reiki book titles here.
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