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Title: Reiki Fire by Frank A. Petter ISBN: 0-914955-50-0 Publisher: Lotus Press (WI) Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.15 (20 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent book for beginners and those experienced in Reiki
Comment: This is one of the best books on Reiki I have read. Some past reviewers have given negative reviews for reasons that are not true. Recent research has dispelled the traditional history Takata spread about Usui being a Christian and other myths. Frank Arjava Petter was one of the forerunners in seeking the true historical background behind Reiki. This book gives an authentic portrayal of Reiki, its history, and its healing capabilities. Useful techniques are given beyond the average Reiki book. While Reiki is not Qigong per say, it resembles it in many ways and indeed could be termed a "lazy man's Qigong" as the author states. This is one of the most real authors I have ever read on Reiki who says it like it is. He shows himself to be as human as the rest of us and ever striving in spiritual aspiration. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Reiki and as a perfect supplement for those starting with this wonderful healing modality. Coming from a skeptic, Reiki does work and this book will add much richness to your Reiki experience. Wish I could give it more than five stars!
Rating: 5
Summary: The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui
Comment: Understanding and development of unity in Reiki is available now! After years of research and work, F. Arjava Petter and his wife Chetna (Kobayashi) have completed the translation of the Original Handbook written by Dr. Usui used in training students.
There have been so many myths and legends born from this source that is it a real treasure to find actual documentation, a validity in the word form. What a wonderful Makana Kalikimaka or "Christmas gift".
This for me was very much a confirmation of "Reiki IS for everyone". The Reiki a technique developed by Usui that echoes many sources; confirming that there is one source. We ARE all one in Mind and Spirit. The body individual is the learning and experiencing tool, seeking its own expression and so celebrates the different forms/types of Reiki. An Obvious example of this is a technique I find I use. In Arjava's book is identified as "The Byosen Technique". This technique is identified in Native American Healing as well as Pranic Healing. Many other cultures use a similiar type of sensitivity to determine problem areas in order to better work with situations. I was delighted to see it identified and recognized in Japanese Reiki.
The things I had questioned in my mind and felt a need to know were included. There are techniques that relate to specific problems such as Obesity and Gallstones and many others. Sometimes herbs are mentioned as well as diet and exercize. Reiki feels more complete with this kind of new information.
Quoted from the book "Intuitive Reiki by Dr. Usui is different: It asks that we free ourselves of the rules. Rules are meant to give us support." ..."Many of you have cerainly worked in an intuitive manner for a long time. I am happy for you--and with you--That we now have the "Official" permission from Dr. Usui to do this!"
Teaching Reiki to Nurses and the Medical community, I was delighted to see the statement that Reiki was to assist or complement and not replace medical attention from the traditional sources. Also references to the vertebrae, specific organs and glands make this book more in tune with the teaching needs of the medical community. The Original Reiki Handbook with it's clear photographs and explanations are a perfect complement to my Reiki Classes at San Antonio Community College, Continuing Nursing Education and I will be integrating the new information as well as offering the book to new students.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very good source and a fresh new look at Reiki
Comment: I would highly recommend any of Petters books. Though I cannot say that I always agree with his opinions, I can say that what
he comments on is accurate information on reiki.
I am a reiki master / teacher and have been involved with Esoteric Buddhism and the orient for more than 2 decades. I
specialize in healing modalities from the orient - ayurveda, acupressure/puncture, reiki, jin shin, ect. I know my way around
healing modalities because it is my love.
I can say that another reviewers comments on the inaccuracies are inaccurate in themself......
1) reiki is based on healing modalities that were transmitted to Japan through China from India. This is called the "silk road". A
lot of information and culture was transmitted from one country to another - especially in the care of Buddhism which did in fact
spread and carry with it many things from various cultures to new lands - Japan. If the reviewer knew the history of the East,
this would not be a question.
2) Inappropriate hand positioning - if we look at other healing modalities from the east in comparison, are they? For example,
review the Ohashi Shiatsu manual. Also, the hand positions shown are done on self, not on another person. Review "Essential
Reiki" by Stien - she has lots of similar material contained within.
3) The standard meridian systems for several healing modalities from China do in fact concentrate on 12 major and 8 minor meridians. For example, in the text "The Book of Shiatsu" by Lundberg pg.22 "The 12 main, or primary channels, are dominated by...." - enough said.
I agree that a little knowledge is dangerous - especially if your waving that thing in someone elses direction, especially to put someone down.
And another reviewers comments on learning Buddhism from a "real teacher" - whats that about? Though, through my own research, I do agree that Reiki was transmitted by Buddhism - it itself is not Buddhism. Case in point - read "Kaji - empowerment and healing in esoteric buddhism" by Oda. This is Buddhist "Reiki" - similar but not the same.
I agree with Petter in that there are many factions, splits, and wars raging on between reiki practitioners and teachers
themselves. I agree that it is a sad state of affairs. Reiki is supposed to teach us to put the ego-self aside and do the greatest good - as practitioners and teachers, I wish we could see that.
If you'd like to get a book that contains solid information from a person that does practice reiki as much as he talks reiki, I
would recommend Reiki Fire.
Peace,
Aireon
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