Raku Kei Reiki Mudra                                      REIKI1.TXT
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       Raku Kei

       Reiki Mudras

       These are the Raku Kai Mudras. The origin is suspected to be from
       Aurthur Robertson. Included is the Mudra, a brief description and
       the name as it would by used from other sources.

       Kanji Position #1 - SHA

       Position #1 is the fingers interlaced with the two index fingers
       extended and placed together. Concentrate on the point where you
       feel the pulse, usually where the finger tips touch. Note the
       position of the thumbs, they are not crossed. This was used for
       spiritual healing. It was also used to cause distant healing. It was
       taught that this was done before any type of Reiki healing session.
       It was thought to bring spiritual energy into the channels in the
       body. This position is called SHA in other systems. It is used to
       balance the energy in the body, and develop the heavenly chi and
       spiritual power. It was used to heal self and others. This was done
       in conjunction with a meditation that focused on seeing the bodily
       fire and connecting to the fire of the universe. This would seem
       analogous to the Reiki Dai Ko Mio symbol in application of bringing
       in the spiritual light and healing.

       Kanji Position

       #2 - RIN

       Position #2 is the fingers interlaced with the two middle fingers
       extended and tips touching. Note the position of the thumbs which
       are crossed. This was used to increase the efficacy of a hands on
       healing session.and to promote balance. It was thought to help
       connect to the power and energy and allow it to flow more readily in
       the channels. This position is called RIN in other systems. Rin is
       to help connect to the power or energy of the universe (cosmic
       energy) and increase the power in the body. It is interesting that
       in Raku Kai that this position was chosen for this. It would
       seemingly be analogous to the intent of the Cho Ku Rei symbol in
       function.

       Kanji Position

       #3 - JIN

       Position #3 is the fingers folded inward and all interconnecting.
       The thumbs cross and also are inward to the palm. It was described
       in Raku Kai as bringing knowing. It facilitates a connection to the
       subconscious mind of the client and helps correct imbalancesin the
       client. This position is called JIN in other systems. It was thought
       to help you Know the thoughts of others. It increased the empathic
       abilities and increased the ability to feel the thoughts of others.
       At the highest level one could sense others thoughts and feelings as
       well as hide your own thoughts, feeling and intent. It is unclear
       why this would have been included in Raku Kai as there is no
       similarity to any of the Reiki Symbols or practices.