If you practice Reiki or have ever wondered what Mikao Usui actually taught to his early students, we have exciting news for you.
For decades, very little was known about Usui-sensei’s original methods and philosophy. Original source material was either lost or inaccessible in hard-to-understand pre-war Japanese texts. But now, that’s finally changed.
✨ A Rare Glimpse Into Usui Reiki Ryōhō
In 1933, Tomita Kaiji, a dedicated student of the Usui Reiki Ryōhō Gakkai, wrote a detailed book titled Reiki to Jinjutsu: Tomita-ryū Teate Ryōhō (The Caring Art of Healing). Tomita trained in the Osaka branch of the Gakkai under a visiting teacher who was most likely Usui-sensei himself. After Usui’s passing, Tomita continued to practice Reiki and eventually founded his own school, the Hands-On Therapy Association (Teate Ryōhōkai), where he further developed these teachings.
This book is one of the most authentic and practical sources of early Reiki. Within its pages, you’ll discover:
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Exercises to cultivate Reiki energy in your body
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Techniques to increase your sensitivity and hands-on healing ability
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Step-by-step hand positions for treating a wide range of ailments
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Philosophical insights and reflections on the nature of Reiki
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43 rare photos and diagrams demonstrating Reiki treatments
It paints a vivid picture of Reiki as Usui intended hands-on healing grounded in practice, compassion, and discipline.
📝 A Long-Awaited English Translation
Despite its value, this book was virtually impossible to read outside Japan. Even native Japanese readers found the text dense and difficult due to its pre-war style and specialized vocabulary.
That’s where the Reiki Centers of America team stepped in. Through years of collaborative effort and a successful fundraising campaign supported by the global Reiki community, they brought together an amazing team to make this treasure accessible to all:
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Translator Dylan Luers Toda, M.A. — a Buddhist Studies expert who specializes in translating historical Japanese spiritual texts
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Editor Dr. Justin B. Stein — author of Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Americas and Beyond
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Project Manager Brian Brunius, Reiki Master and founder of Reiki Centers of America, a non-profit corporation.
Together, they crafted a highly readable and academically grounded English edition. Tomita’s clear instructions and stories now speak directly to modern practitioners, making Usui’s teachings as practical today as they were a century ago.
🌟 Available Now — Deepen Your Reiki Practice
Whether you are a new student looking to deepen your hands-on skills or an experienced Reiki Master interested in returning to the roots of Usui Reiki Ryōhō, this is a must-have addition to your practice.
This historic book provides a bridge between the past and present, making Usui-sensei’s teachings through Tomita’s careful words part of your everyday Reiki experience.
📚 Order Your Copy
The full English translation of Reiki to Jinjutsu is now officially available for purchase.
Click the button below to get your copy and begin your journey into this rich, original Reiki lineage.
With deep gratitude to all who funded and supported this project and especially to Reiki Centers of America for making it happen. Together, we’re keeping Usui-sensei’s legacy alive for future generations.
