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Reiki Training

The teaching of Reiki outside of Japan is commonly divided into 

three levels,[62] or degrees, the most common of which are 

described below. Traditional Japanese Reiki was taught 

intensively under Usui's guidance, with weekly meditation 

meetings where Reiki was given and used to scan the body in 

order to supply an energetic diagnosis,[63] which is known in 

Japanese as Byosen-hō, as a Japanese Reiki treatment is 

intuitive and specifically directed in comparison to a Western 

Reiki treatment, which tends to generally treat the whole body 

instead of specific areas.

First degree

The first degree Reiki course,[64] sometimes given the Japanese 

name of Shoden ("初伝" in Japanese, meaning "'Elementary/Entry 

Teachings"),[65] teaches the basic theories and procedures. 

A number of "attunements" are given to the student by the 

teacher.[66] Students learn hand placement positions on the 

recipient's body that are thought to be most conducive to the 

process in a whole body treatment.[67] Having completed the 

first degree course, a Reiki practitioner can then treat himself 

and others with Reiki. Course duration is dependent on the 

Reiki Master Teacher; some hold four sessions spread over 

a number of days, others hold two sessions over two days.[68]

Second degree

In the second degree Reiki course,[69] sometimes given the 

Japanese name of Okuden ("奥伝" in Japanese, meaning 

"Inner Teachings"),[70] the student learns the use of a number 

of symbols that are said to enhance the strength and distance 

over which Reiki can be exerted.[71] This involves the use of 

symbols to form a temporary connection between the 

practitioner and the recipient, regardless of location and time, 

and then to send the Reiki energy.[72][73] Another attunement 

is given, which is said to further increase the capacity for Reiki 

to flow through the student, as well as empowering the use of 

the symbols.[74] Having completed the second level, the student 

can work without being physically present with the recipient - 

a practise known as "distant healing".[75] Students in Japan 

sometimes only attained the Second Degree after a period of 

10, sometimes 20, years of practice under Usui's tutorship, 

and the majority of student never attained the Third Degree.[76]

Third degree

Through the third degree, or "master training",[77] sometimes 

given the Japanese name of Shinpiden ("神秘伝" in Japanese, 

meaning "Mystery Teachings"),[78] the student becomes a 

Reiki Master. In Reiki terminology, the word "master" does 

not imply spiritual enlightenment, and is sometimes changed to 

"Master/Teacher" in order to avoid this confusion. According 

to the specific branch of Reiki, either one or more attunements 

can be carried out and the student learns a further symbol.[79] 

Having completed the master training, the new Reiki Master 

can attune other people to Reiki and teach the three degrees. 

The duration of the master training can be anything from a day 

to a year or more, depending on the school and philosophy of 

the Reiki Master giving the training. There are commonly two 

types of Master: Master Teacher and Master Practitioner; a 

Master Teacher is a Master of Reiki and also has the ability 

teach Reiki (i.e., attune others), though a Master Practitioner 

is a Master of Reiki but does not teach Reiki.

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