The Spiritual Precepts of Reiki – or Gokai – are ubiquitous in Reiki classes and websites and often thought of as words that Reiki Masters and practitioners live by. But, as much as they are an outline to Reiki lifestyle, they are first and foremost an active Reiki practice. The Five Precepts of Reiki are a means of centering and grounding, a method of self-evaluation and an offer of guidance.
The first lines are a promise from Usui to his students about the practice of the Precepts.
The secret way to generate happiness
The miracle medicine for all that ails you
And then Usui gives the words of the Precepts that students should contemplate and recite.
Just for today
don’t be angry
don’t worry
be grateful
work diligently
be kind to people
And then Usui gives two lines of instruction as to how this practice should be done.
Morning and evening put your palms together.
Contemplate these words in your heart and then recite them.
He names his practice the Usui Reiki Ryoho method to improve body and mind
and it’s signed by the founder Usui Mikao
Watch Reiki teacher Brian Brunius on the origin, practice and implementation of the Reiki Precepts:
Deepen Your Practice — Practicing the Reiki Precepts (Online Course)
If you’ve felt called to move beyond simply reading or reciting the Precepts, this course is for you. Practicing the Reiki Precepts is a journey into living them — every day, in your thoughts, actions, and energy.
What You’ll Experience:
-
Embodied Learning — guided video practices led by Brian, reflections, and ritual development
-
In-Depth Study — explore each Precept (in English & Japanese), their history, and contemporary relevance
-
Daily Integration — create your own twice-daily ritual, use a Precepts tracker, and practice mindful alignment
-
Emotional Clarity — tools and prompts to address worry, anger, procrastination, and more with compassion
-
Community Support — optional group workshops, sharing spaces, and accountability
-
Self-Paced with Structure — suitable for all levels, take the course on your schedule, with 20 lessons and additional resources
Who This Is For:
-
Practitioners who want more than theory
-
Students seeking to live Reiki in a grounded, sustainable way
-
Anyone wanting spiritual depth, clarity, and inner transformation
Start Anytime. Change is in the Practice.
Enroll now and begin cultivating presence, purpose, and peace through the Precepts.