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Hi all,
thought some folks might be interested in this:

THE REIKIKI AND REIKI KANJO
Copyright © 2002/3 James Deacon

Reikiki is the title of an important yet relatively little-known document associated primarily within the Shingon sect of Buddhism [although it is more properly related to syncretic 'Shinto-Buddhist' doctrines known as ryobu shinto or honji suijaku].

The document, said to have been written by the 9th/10th century Emperor Daigo (died A.D. 930) professes to be an account of a secret initiation received by the Emperor from a mythical being living in the pond of the imperial Shinsen’en garden.

The final 'ki' in the title Reikiki refers to a "chronicle" or "record" but is also simply a suffix indicating a written text, thus the title Reikiki can be translated as:

The 'Text (or Record) of Reiki'...

to read the rest of this article, visit

http://www.aetw.org/reiki_reikiki.htm

'shiken haramitsu dai ko myo'

James

James,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- Thanks.

- I have it printed out and will find some time over the weekend to read it through

- have a good weekend

Reiki all around,

all blessings,

Firekeeper

Thank you, James, for maintaining the scholarly anchor! I also downloaded it, may share with my teacher after I read it.

Blessings,
Aronaya

Hi James:

Thank you for posting to keep us abreast of your latest research. I found your article "fascinating"!! I had aboslutely NO idea about any of this. I am downloading the text of Professor Rambelli's paper for further study.

Somehow - depsite the lack of concrete proofs that the original 8th - 9th century text is related (in the physical universe) to Dr. Usui's work, it would make an intuitive "logic" if there were a relationship, as least at some level.

Blessings on all your work - kathleen (batwings)

Hi James,

I read this early this morning. It seems quite reasonable and possible that the evolution of rituals, ceremonies etc. as this article depicts can be all connected to Reiki as we know of it today. I am sure there is more to come for us to learn about. Thanks for posting this.

Donna