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Takata'sTeachings 2009-11-22

Reviewer: Lakeside Naturals

This is a "must have book" for EVERYONE who does Reiki.
I was absolutely thrilled to get all the information the book offered.
There is so much of the REAL history of Reiki.
I gained valuable information, and it has brought me a better understanding and appreciation for Reiki.
So,of all the "many books I have on the subject"(and that is a large amount),
this book, "Living Reiki; Takata's Teachings" is my very favorite!
Reiki Master
Colleen

I do not recommend this book 2007-07-15

Reviewer: Jose Joacir dos santos

The information given by this book is very poor and the latest earch on Master Mikao Usui says that he was not a catholic priest. It does not matter the region orientation of Mr. Usui but if that information is not correct, how can one trust the rest of the book? Reiki has nothing to do with religion and it it a very beautiful way to connect with the entire universe. Try it!

Great general overview 2007-01-09

Reviewer: S. Smith

This book is a fantastic overview of the foundations of Usui System of Reiki. It is easily read, and covers the general principles. I highly reccommend this to anyone who wants to learn about Reiki's beginnings.

Just to be in touch 2003-05-15

Reviewer: José Joacir dos Santos

It is nice to have this book just to be in touch with the Master, in some way. But do not expect to learn much from it.

Original traditions of Reiki for Total Beginners 1999-11-24

Reviewer: Dr. Ali Fant

I had never heard of Reiki until an advanced Amdahl computer science student of mine demonstrated it for me during a class lab in 1997. I was intrigued. The student told me he was a Level 2 Reiki Student and that one became a Level 1 Reiki Student after only one weekend class. So, I searched through the San Jose CA public library and found that Reiki Classes taught by Ms. Fran Brown were in a nearby town. I went and found that Ms. Brown was using "Living Reiki: Takata's Teachings" as the final teaching tool in her weekend class. This book makes the most sense if one has just recently attended (or will be attending) a Reiki class taught by a live instructor. According to the book, Reiki was "re-discovered" by a Christian seminary professor in Japan during the late 19th century. This professor (Dr. Usui Sensei) was asked by his students to be taught how Jesus did His "laying on of the hands" miracles. Dr. Ursui did not know, but promised to study the question. He did this for the next several years. Dr. Ursui taught many students over the years and chose Dr. Chujira Hayask to carry on the work. At Dr. Chujira's death, he chose Mrs. Hawayo H. Takata (1900-1980) to be his successor. Takata chose twenty-two people to succeed her in carrying on the tradition of manual healing. Mrs. Fran Brown was the seventh "Reiki Master" selected by Takata. So, this book is very close to the original teachers of Reiki and includes many personal recollections of Fran Brown she learned over the years. I highly recommend this book from a scientific and Christian perspective.