Glossary of
Japanese Terms in Reiho by Adonea
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???? Anshinritsumei Described as ‘Enlightenment’ or Spiritual Peace
of Mind in the Japanese dictionary. Anshin means, 'Feel secure or to
be totally at peace in your mind'. 'Ritsumei means, 'To know the
mission of your life given by God (or highest being) and to feel
assured.'
?? ?? ? Byosen Reikan-ho - The method for sensing
imbalances with your hands. The words Byosen Reikan describes the
energy of a disease. It can be detected with your hands, but will vary
depending on the severity and condition of the disease and from
person-to-person. Byosen Reikan literally means energy sensation of
sickness (imbalance/disease). Byo means ‘disease, sickness’ and Sen
means ‘before, ahead, previous, future, precedence’, Rei means
‘energy, soul, spirit’ and kan means ‘emotion, feeling, sensation’.
When detecting a Byosen you will feel sensations such as tingling,
tickling, pulsating, or piercing, biting, pain, numbness, heat, cold
and so forth; these sensations are called ‘Hibiki’. Your arms may ache
clear up to your shoulders in extreme cases. Whenever disease is
present there will be a Byosen, even when the client is unaware of a
physical condition.
?? ??? Chakra Kassei Kokyu-ho (Chakra breathing)
- A breathing technique to activate the chakras. A technique which
sends Reiki to the whole body and activates the chakras. A literal
translation of Chakra Kassei Kokyu ho is ‘breathing method to activate
the chakras’. Kassei means, ‘active or activate’; Kokyu means,
‘breath, respiration’; and ho means, ‘technique, method or way’
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Chiryo-ho - Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and ho means, "treatment,
method, or way".
Enlightenment - English word Buddhist reference.
Japanese word for enlightenment is bodai and the Sanskrit word is
bodhi. A transliteration of the Sanskrit/Pali term bodhi, meaning
wisdom, enlightenment or awakening. (1) The wisdom of the true
awakening of a/the Buddha. Enlightenment. The function of correct
wisdom. The situation of the disappearance of ignorance due to the
functioning of awakened wisdom. (2) The wisdom of perceiving the
reality-nature. (3) Sublime enlightenment. The expression of
enlightened wisdom.
?? ?? ? Enkaku Chiryo-ho - The method of distance
healing. A technique for sending Reiki at a distance, utilizing
symbols to focus the energy, across time and space. With this method
you can send Reiho to a person, place, thing, situation, or
relationship in the past, present or future. When you send distance
healing, you extend your influence of love and harmony. Sending energy
to the past helps one heal present issues, patterns, habits and
achieve self- realization. Sending energy to the future helps you to
realize goals and to come into alignment and One with Creator
(enlightenment). Enkaku means, ‘distant, remote’, Chiryo means
‘medical treatment’ and ho means, ‘treatment, method, or way’.
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Gakkai - Gakkai means 'academic or learning society'.
?? Gassho -
Mudra or Gesture of Respect and Humility. Prayer position. Gassho
means 'pressing one's hands together in prayer'. Other names: Anjali,
Namaskra or Namaste Mudra, Humility Gesture. Mudra of Kwan Yin
(Avalokitesvara) and Yama.
?? ??? Gassho Kokyu-ho (also called
Seishin Toitsu) - The traditional method of breathing through the
hands (concentration breath). A technique for clearing your mind and
connecting to higher levels of consciousness while remaining grounded.
A literal translation of Gassho Kokyu is ‘hand breathing’. Gassho
means, ‘pressing one's hands together in prayer’; Kokyu means,
‘breath, respiration’; and ho means, ‘technique, method or way’.
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Gedoku - Gedoku is the cleanse or purification reaction in Reiki.
Gedoku means, 'detoxification, detoxication, detoxicate, detoxify'.
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? ?? Gokai Sansho - Gokai means, 'five commandments', and Sansho
means, 'singing three times'.
?? Gyousei - Waka poetry of the Meiji
Emperor. Gyosei means 'administration'.
?? ? Gyoushi-ho - The method
for healing with the eyes. A technique for sending healing energy with
the eyes. Gyoshi means ‘gaze, stare or fixation’ and ho means
‘technique, method or way’. In the Usui Hikkei it states that Reiki
emanates from all body parts, but strongest from the hands, eyes and
the breath.
?? ??? Hado Kokyu-ho - A method of vibrational breathing.
A technique which will improve the function of internal organs
through movement of the diaphragm. Circulation, metabolism and lung
capacity will improve from inhaling more oxygen. The energy level
rises and one becomes calm and relaxed. Hado means, ‘wave, vibration’;
Kokyu means, ‘breath, respiration’; and Ho means, ‘method, technique
or way’.
?? ?? ? Hado Meisou-ho - A meditation with the Hado Breath.
A meditation technique utilizing Hado breathing. Hado means, ‘wave,
vibration’, Meiso means, ‘meditation’ and Ho means, ‘method, technique
or way’.
?? ?? ? Hanshin Chiryo-ho - Half body treatment. A method
for treating the back from neck to buttocks described in Usui Sensei's
Hikkei and in notes from a student of Takata Sensei. Hanshin means,
‘half the body’, Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and ho means,
‘treatment, method, or way’.
?? ?? ? Hanshin Koketsu-ho - Half body
blood cleansing. Hanshin means, ‘half the body’; Ko means ‘old’; Ketsu
means, ‘blood’; ho means, ‘technique’.
?? ? Hatsurei-ho - A
technique which, cleanses the energetic body and cultivates a greater
flow of Reiki energy. Self-cleansing, meditation and movement from
Taoist qigong. Hatsu means, "to generate something"; Rei means, "
spirit or soul"; Ho means, "treatment, method, or way".
? ?? ? Heso
Chiryo-ho - The method of navel healing. A technique which addresses
the most important point to heal all diseases - the navel. The navel
is considered by some to be the center of the body and is our
connection (umbilically) to Divine conception and the blueprint of
perfection. Heso means ‘navel’, Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and
ho means, ‘treatment, method, or way’.
? ??? Hikari no Kokyu-ho (also
called Joshin Kokyu-ho) - The traditional method for breathing of the
light. A technique, which will reduce stress, purify mind, body and
spirit. In time, use of this technique will enhance your own energy
and gather it at the Tanden. A literal translation of Hikari no Kokyu
ho is ‘method for breathing in Light’. Hikari means, ‘light, ray’;
Kokyu means, ‘breath, respiration’; and ho means, ‘technique, method
or way’.
?? Hikkei - Hikkei means, 'handbook; manual'.
? Ho - Ho
means, "treatment, method, or way".
?? ? Ibuki-ho - Ibuki means
‘breath’; and Ho means, ‘method, technique or way’.
??? ?? ? Jakikiri
Joka-ho - The traditional method of purifying negative energy. A
technique to remove strong negative or misqualified energy and restore
positive energy with Reiki. The literal translation of Jakikiri Joka
is ‘to purify negative energy by cutting’. Ja means, ‘bad, wicked,
negative’; Ki means, ‘energy’; Kiri means, ‘cut, cutoff, be sharp’;
Joka means, ‘purification, cleanse, exorcise’.
?? ?? Jiko Joka
Healing - Self-Cleansing healing. A technique which will cleanse,
purify and heal the body and uplift the spirit. Jiko means, ‘self,
oneself’ and Joka means, ‘purification, cleanse, exorcise’.
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Joshin Kokyu-ho - Joushin means, 'The mind of meditative
concentration. The mind focused on an object without scattering' and
kokyu means, ‘breath, respiration’.
?? ? Kenyoku-ho - The traditional
method of dry bathing or brushing off. A technique, which will help
to cleanse and enhance your energy field while disconnecting you from
outside influences. A literal translation of Kenyoku is ‘dry bath’.
Ken means, ‘drought, dry, drink up, heaven, emperor’; Yoku means,
‘bathe, be favored with, bask in’; and ho means, ‘technique, method or
way’.
?? ?? ? Ketsueki Koukan-ho - The traditional method of the
Reiki Finish or the Nerve Stroke. A technique which causes changes in
blood saturation levels effecting a deeper, spiritual wholing. Also
removes negative energy and Karmic conditions from the spine. Ketsuki
means, ‘blood’; Koukan means, ‘exchange, interchange, replacement,
replace’, and ho means, ‘technique, method or way’.
?? ?? Kihon
Shisei - Foundation posture. Kihon means, 'foundation; basis;
standard' and Shisei means, attitude; posture'.
?? ?? Koketsu-ho -
Blood cleansing technique. Ko means ‘move’; Ketsu means, ‘blood’; and
ho means, ‘technique’.
?? ? Koki-ho - The method for healing with the
breath. A technique for sending healing energy with your breath. Koki
means ‘exhalation, breath or breathing’ and ho means ‘technique,
method or way’. A particularly helpful technique when you are working
with clients who have been burned or whom you cannot otherwise touch.
??? Kokiyu-ho - The traditional method of breath empowerment. A
technique to empower the breath for initiation. Also called
‘sweetening the breath’. Kokiyuho or Kokyuho refers to, ‘breathing
techniques or breath control’.
??? Kokyu-ho - Kokyuho refers to,
‘breathing techniques or breath control’.
?? Kotodama - Soul or power
of language. 'Koto means, 'say', and tama or dama means, 'spirit or
soul'. The spiritual function of sound. Every one syllable sound has
its own spiritual vibration.
Kundalini - Sanskrit word Hindu
reference. (lit., coiled one) The dormant spiritual energy in all
human beings that is awakened by the Guru through shaktipat
initiation. After awakening, this energy is the dynamic force behind
meditation.
? Mawashi - The traditional method of Reiki circle or
Reiki current. This technique helps to sensitize the Reiki
Practitioners to feel energy flow. The word Mawashi means ‘round,
game, revolve, current’.
?? Mokunen - Silent wish or thought. Moku
means, `silence', `become silent', `stop speaking', `leave as is' and
Nen means, '`wish', `sense', `idea', `thought', `feeling', `desire',
`attention'.
?? ?? ? Nadete Chiryo-ho - Stroking with the Hands. A
technique, which encourages the body’s own natural energy flow. Nade
means, ‘stroke, pat, smooth down’, te means, ‘hand’, Chiryo means
‘medical treatment’ and ho means, ‘treatment, method, or way’.
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Nentatsu-ho - The traditional method for sending a thought or wish. A
technique for getting a message across to the recipient’s subconscious
mind with Reiki. It is a helpful technique to reprogram the mind (i.
e. such as the removal of a bad habit). This technique has many uses
like: stopping bad habits, over-coming illness, achieving goals,
learning the 5 principles (or anything of importance to you), etc. and
can be incorporated into your daily Reiki self-treatments. A literal
translation of Nentatsu ho is ‘method for sending a thought or wish’.
Nen means, 'sense, idea, thought, feeling, desire, concern, attention,
care’; Tatsu means, 'send, convey, accomplished, reach, arrive,
attain'; and ho is, ‘technique, method, or way’.
?? Okuden - Deepest
or innermost teachings (passed on or handed down). To transmit the
inner part. Oku means, 'interior; inner part, heart, Deepest, hidden,
most internal part. Core, kernel and den means, 'To transmit, to
relay, to send, to pass (on to). To hand down, to perpetuate'. The
word Okuden more fully describes the process of training and
transmission of energy in Reiki then Okudan.
?? Okudan - Deepest or
innermost degree. Oku means, 'interior; inner part, heart, Deepest,
hidden, most internal part. Core, kernel dan means, 'grade', 'steps',
`stairs' grade, class, rank, level, degree'.
?? ?? ? Oshite Chiryo-ho
- Pushing with the Fingertips. A technique which can be used for
areas of pain, numbness, stiff muscles or energy stagnation. Oshi
means, ‘push, pressure’, te means, ‘hand’, Chiryo means ‘medical
treatment’ and ho means, ‘treatment, method, or way’.
?? Reiho -
Reiho is the shortened name for Usui Reiki Ryoho or Reiki Ryoho given
to the system by Usui Sensei. Rei means, 'Reiki' and ho means,
'technique, method, or way'. So Reiho refers to the whole system of
techniques and empowerments which utilize the energy of Reiki.
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Reiji - The method of allowing Reiki to guide you. A technique of
relaxation and allowing, where the Reiki energy guides your hands like
magnets to places in the body in need of treatment. By doing Reiji
you will become more aware of subtle energy and the fact that we are
conduits through which Reiki flows. Intuition will heighten and you
will begin trusting it to guide you - during treatments and in all
aspects of your life. A literal translation of ‘Reiji’ is ‘sign from
spirit (energy)’ Rei means, ‘energy, spirit or soul’ and Ji means
‘show, indicate, point out, express, display’.
?? Reiju (an
empowerment or energy blessing) - An attunement, more literally "
opening chakras to receive cosmic energy". Rei means "Reiki energy",
Ju means "to give something".
?? Reiki - Reiki means, 'spiritual
energy'. Rei means, 'Spirit; the spiritual aspect of the human being
as contrasted to the physical. Divine, numinous, charismatic,
supernatural, mysterious. The luminosity of the spirit; the luminosity
of a God or Sage. Inconceivable spiritual ability; charismatic power;
charisma; wonderful; a wonder. A rainmaker, a diviner; a person or
being with spiritual or supernatural powers. A shaman. Goodness; good,
excellent, efficacious. Clever, nimble, sharp. Life. A living being;
a human being. Pure, undefined, unpolluted. Bright, clear. Ki means,
'Vital energy connected with the breath. Invisible life-force,
somewhat equivalent to the Indian prana. In the view of Zhuxi and
other Neo-Confucians, the material force of the Universe. The
generative forces of heaven and earth, by means of which all things
are constantly reproduced. Air. Breath, steam.
?? ?? Reiki Teate -
The traditional method of a hands-on treatment. Reiki means,
'spiritual energy’ and Teate means, 'allowance, compensation,
treatment, medical care'.
?? ?? Renzoku Reiki - The traditional
method of the Reiki Marathon, where people take turns over several
hours or days, giving Reiki to someone. Renzoku means, 'to continue',
'serial, consecutive, continuity, occurring in succession,
continuing'. Ren means, 'take along, lead, join, connect, party, gang,
clique' and Zoku means, 'continue, series, sequel'.
?? Ryoho -
means, 'healing method or healing system, therapy, remedy, cure’.
Samadhi - Sanskrit word Buddhist reference. Perfect concentration.
Japanese word for samadhi is sanmaji. A transliteration of the
Sanskrit and Pali samaadhi.
Sambodhi - Sanskrit word Buddhist
reference. Enlightenment, awakening. To enter enlightenment. To become
a Buddha. (2) The subjugation of various demons by S`aakyamuni under
the bodhi tree and his perfected awakening. Japanese word for sambodhi
is joudou.
? Satori - Buddhist reference - (1) Awaken to, realize,
apprehend, perceive, become suddenly aware of (by intuition rather
than by the senses (Sanskrit Pali: aaloka). (2) To wake up. (3)
Theoretical understanding. (4) {Buddhism} Apprehension of reality or
enlightenment. The wisdom of enlightenment. The condition of the mind
being free from mistaken thinking. The absolute knowledge of the
Buddha (Sanskrit: buddhi). (5) As the mind's original nature:
perception, wisdom, awakening. The original essence of the mind is
completely free from mistaken discriminated thought and is equal
throughout all awakened and deluded states without distinction or
change. Satori is often interchangeable with Kaku Kou - (1) To
realize, understand, become aware of, become enlightened in regard to.
(2) To enlighten or disclose to someone else. (3) Realization,
enlightenment, understanding, awareness--esp. of an inner principle of
things. (4) Someone who is awakened. (5) Sharp, bright, intelligent.
(6) To remember, to know. (7) To feel, to sense something. Sensation.
(8) To become clear; to clarify. Usui-Sensei discovered the purpose of
life was 'Anshinritsumei' or “The state of your mind being totally in
peace, knowing what to do with your life, bothered by nothing”. He
desired to attain this state of mind, so he began his search. Which
lead him to a state of Satori.
?? ?? ? Seiheki Chiryo-ho - The
method of treatment of natural habits or tendencies. A technique for
getting a message across to the subconscious mind with Reiki; it is a
variation of Nentatsu-ho. It is a helpful technique to reprogram the
mind (i.e. such as the removal of a bad habit, strengthening a
positive or new habit, etc.). This technique has many uses like:
stopping bad habits, over-coming illness, achieving goals, or anything
of importance, etc. Seiheki means "disposition; inclination;
characteristic; idiosyncrasy", Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and ho
means, "treatment, method, or way".
?? ?? Seishin Toitsu - Here are
several possible meanings - spirit (Seishin) is gathered (Toitsu),
when mind (Seishin) is one (Toitsu). Seishin means, 'mind, soul,
heart, spirit, intention', and Touitsu means, 'unity, consolidation,
uniformity, unification, compatible'
?? ?? ?? ? Sekizui Joka Ibuki-ho
- A method of cleansing the spinal cord with breath. Spinal cord
cleansing helps to purify karma. According to Koshin-do, karma is
recorded in the spinal cord. Through spinal purification, misqualified
energies of past deeds are cleared and the person is filled with
Universal life force. This enlivens the cells of the body and helps
one remember their connection with Creator. Sekizui means, ‘spinal
cord, spinal’; Joka means, ‘purification, cleanse, exorcise’; Ibuki
means ‘breath’; and Ho means, ‘method, technique or way’.
?? Sensei -
Teacher, Master, Doctor. Sen means, 'before, ahead, previous, future,
precedence', and sei means, 'life, genuine, birth'. Teacher, one who
gives guidance along the way. Literally - born before. An honorific
title which others give to a person. A teacher for example would not
call themselves Sensei.
?? Shihan - Instructor, teacher, model. Shi
means, 'expert, teacher, master, army, war', and han means, 'pattern,
example, model'. A Shihan is a Master teacher with rank of 6th dan
(level or rank) or above.
? Shiki - Shiki means, 'style, ceremony,
rite, method, system, form'.
?? ? Shinpiden - mystery teachings (oral
tradition, handed down). To transmit God's secret method. Shinpi
means, 'mystery, mysterious, God's secret, Supernatural, marvelous,
wondrous, miraculous, mysterious, mystical' and den means, 'To
transmit, to relay, to send, to pass (on to). To hand down, to
perpetuate'. The word Shinpiden more fully describes the process of
training and transmission of energy in Reiki then Shinpidan.
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Shinpidan - mystery degree. Shinpi means, 'mystery, mysterious, God's
secret, Supernatural, marvelous, wondrous, miraculous, mysterious,
mystical' and dan means, 'grade', 'steps', `stairs' grade, class,
rank, level, degree'.
?? Shoden - Lowest or beginning teachings
(passed on or handed down). To transmit the beginning part. Sho means,
'first time', 'beginning' and den means, 'To transmit, to relay, to
send, to pass (on to). To hand down, to perpetuate'. The word Shoden
more fully describes the process of training and transmission of
energy in Reiki then Shodan.
?? Shodan - Lowest grade; first grade.
Sho means, 'first time', 'beginning' and dan means, 'grade', 'steps',
`stairs' grade, class, rank, level, degree'.
?? Shudan Reiki -
Another name for a Reiki group treatment. Also called Shuuchuu or
Shuchu Reiki. Shudan means, 'means, way, measure'. Shu means, 'hand'
and dan means, 'grade, steps, stairs'
?? Shuuchuu Reiki - The
traditional method of a group treatment or concentrated Reiki. A
technique which concentrates Reiki energy (the energy is intensified
with each additional practitioner that joins the treatment). The word
Shuchu means ‘concentrate, focus, center, concentration’. Shuchu Reiki
is also sometimes called Shudan Reiki. Shudan means, 'means, way,
measure'.
?? ? Shuuyou-ho - A group practice done by the members of
the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai. Shuuyou means, 'culture, (mental)
training, self-discipline' and ho means, 'treatment, method, or way'.
When Hatsurei-ho is done in a group it is called "Shuyo ho"; two steps
are added before and after. Before: Sing Gyosei - Clear the mind by
singing the Waka poems of the Emperor for a few minutes. After: Gokai
Sansho - Say the "5 Reiki principles" aloud three times.
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Tanden Chiryo-ho - The method of de-poisoning the body. A technique
which will remove poisons or toxins from the body: toxins can be
physical (i.e. germs, poisons, fumes, chemicals, etc.), mental (i.e.
toxic thoughts, depression, old patterns/habits, negativity, etc.), or
emotional (i.e. sadness, anger, grief, etc.). This process can be
done on yourself or others. Tanden means "energy vessel, abdomen,
point above the navel", Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and ho means,
"treatment, method, or way".
?? ?? ? Uchite Chiryo-ho - Patting with
the Hands. A technique which can be used in areas of numbness and to
encourage energy flow and movement. Uchi means ‘strike, hit, knock,
pound’, te means, ‘hand’, Chiryo means ‘medical treatment’ and ho
means, ‘treatment, method, or way’.
?? Undo - A breathing exercise
with movement. An exercise, which will release stress and tension in
the body. Movement is combined with Hikari no Kokyu-ho breathing; can
be done alone or with a partner. A literal translation of Reiki Undo
is ‘spiritual energy exercise’. Undo means "motion; exercise".
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?? Usui Reiki Ryoho or Reiki Ryoho or Reiho (‘Usui Spiritual Energy
Healing Method’): Reiki means, ‘spiritual energy’; and Ryoho means,
‘healing method, therapy, remedy, cure’ - is the original name(s)
attributed to Reiki by Mikao Usui. Mrs. Takata referred to the system
of Reiki she learned from Hayashi Sensei as 'Usui Reiki Ryoho' in a
1979 recording of her telling the story of Reiki.
?? ? ?? Usui Shiki
Ryoho (‘Usui Style Healing’): Shiki means ‘style, ceremony, rite,
method, system, form’; and Ryoho means, ‘healing method, therapy,
remedy, cure’ - The method taught by the Reiki Alliance and most
Independent Reiki Masters. It is not known where the name Usui Shiki
Ryoho originated, Mrs. Takata used this name on the certificates she
issued.
?? ?? ? Zenshin Koketsu-ho - Full body blood exchange.
Zenshin means, ‘the whole body’; Ko means ‘old’; Ketsu means, ‘blood’;
and ho means, ‘technique’. Mrs. Takata taught this technique in
Second Degree as the Reiki Finish or Nerve Stroke.
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